Maryland § 5-328
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-328, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-328.
(a) If a local department is a child’s guardian under this subtitle, a juvenile court:
(1) retains jurisdiction until:
(i) the child attains 18 years of age; or
(ii) the juvenile court finds the child to be eligible for emancipation; and
(2) may continue jurisdiction until the child attains 21 years of age.
(b) If a juvenile court designates an individual as a child’s guardian, the juvenile court:
(1) may retain jurisdiction until the child attains 18 years of age; or
(2) on finding further review unnecessary to maintain the child’s health and welfare, may terminate the case before the child attains 18 years of age.
(c) An order for adoption of a child terminates the child’s guardianship case.
(d) On termination of a guardianship case, a juvenile court shall close the case.
(e) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, if the court enters an order directing the provision of services to a child under § 5–324(b)(1)(ii)7B of this subtitle, the court retains jurisdiction to rule on any motion related to the enforcement, modification, or termination of the order, for as long as the order is effective.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-328
What does Maryland Code § 5-328 cover?
Section 5-328 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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