Maryland § 5-334
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-334, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-334.
(a) Promptly after a petition for adoption is filed under this Part III of this subtitle, a juvenile court shall issue a show–cause order that requires the party to whom issued to respond as required under the Maryland Rules.
(b) On issuance of a show–cause order as to adoption of a child under this section, a petitioner shall serve the order on:
(1) each of the child’s living parents who has not consented to the adoption;
(2) each living parent’s last attorney of record in the CINA case; and
(3) the child’s last attorney of record in the CINA case.
(c) Service under this section shall be:
(1) on a parent, by:
(i) first–class mail; and
(ii) 1. personal service; or
2. certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested; and
(2) on an attorney, by:
(i) personal service; or
(ii) certified mail, return receipt requested.
(d) Service on a parent under this section shall be attempted as provided in § 5–316(d), (e), and (f) of this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-334
What does Maryland Code § 5-334 cover?
Section 5-334 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-334?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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