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§ 3-8C-05. Pleadings; adjudicatory hearing

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial ProceedingsEffective: June 1, 2009

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction--Jurisdiction/Special Causes of Action (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 8c. Truancy Reduction Pilot Program (Refs & Annos)
Effective: June 1, 2009
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-8C-05
§ 3-8C-05. Pleadings; adjudicatory hearing
Currentness
<Section effective upon occurrence of the contingency specified in Acts 2004, c. 551, § 3, as amended by Acts 2007, c. 648, § 1.>
Contents of petition
(a) A petition under this subtitle shall allege that a child who is required to attend school failed to attend school without lawful excuse and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting the allegation.
Adjudicatory hearing
(b)(1) Whenever a petition is filed under this subtitle the court shall hold an adjudicatory hearing.
(2) The rules of evidence under Title 5 of the Maryland Rules shall apply at an adjudicatory hearing under this section.
(3) The allegations in a petition under this subtitle shall be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.

Credits

Added by Acts 2004, c. 551, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 718, § 1, eff. June 1, 2009.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-8C-05, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 3-8C-05
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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