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§ 3-8A-17.5. Competency of child

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction--Jurisdiction/Special Causes of Action (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 8a. Juvenile Causes--Children Other than Cinas and Adults (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-8A-17.5
§ 3-8A-17.5. Competency of child
Currentness
At a competency hearing, if the court determines that the child is competent, the court shall enter an order stating that the child is competent, lift the stay imposed under § 3-8A-17.1 of this subtitle, and proceed with the delinquency petition or violation of probation petition in accordance with the time periods specified in this subtitle and in the Maryland Rules.

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Added by Acts 2005, c. 580, § 1, eff. Dec. 31, 2005. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 387, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2006.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-8A-17.5, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 3-8A-17.5
Current with legislation effective through October 1, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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