2013 Maryland Code
FAMILY LAW
§ 5-707 - Reports and records

§5-707.

(a) Subject to federal and State law, the Administration shall provide by regulation adopted in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article:

(1) procedures for protecting the confidentiality of reports and records made in accordance with this subtitle;

(2) conditions under which information may be released;

(3) conditions for determining in cases whether abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse is indicated, ruled out, or unsubstantiated; and

(4) procedures for the appeal processes provided in this subtitle.

(b) The local department shall expunge a report of suspected abuse or neglect and all assessments and investigative findings:

(1) within 5 years after the date of referral if the investigation under § 5-706 of this subtitle concludes that the report is unsubstantiated, and no further reports of abuse or neglect are received during the 5 years; and

(2) within 120 days after the date of referral if the report is ruled out, and no further reports of abuse or neglect are received during the 120 days.