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Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 3-811
§ 3-811.
  (a)   (1)   A CINA petition under this subtitle shall allege that a child is in need of assistance and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting that allegation.
    (2)   A voluntary placement petition under this subtitle shall allege that continuation of a voluntary placement is in the best interests of the child and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting that allegation.
  (b)   A separate petition shall be filed as to each child.
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