Maryland § 5-357
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-357, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-357.
(a) (1) (i) On request of an adoptee or adoptive or former parent of an adoptee and without a showing of a need, a local department shall provide information, other than identifying information, in its adoption record on the adoptee.
(ii) If a local department denies a request under this paragraph, then on petition of an adoptee or adoptive or former parent and without a showing of need, a juvenile court shall order access for the petitioner to inspect, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, the local department’s record on the adoptee.
(2) On petition of an adoptee or adoptive or former parent of an adoptee and without a showing of need, a juvenile court shall order access for the petitioner to inspect, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, the juvenile court’s record on the adoptee.
(b) A juvenile court may not order opened for inspection under this section any part of a record that contains identifying information.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-357
What does Maryland Code § 5-357 cover?
Section 5-357 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 § 5-357?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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