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Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 3-817
§ 3-817.
  (a)   After a CINA petition is filed under this subtitle, the court shall hold an adjudicatory hearing.
  (b)   The rules of evidence under Title 5 of the Maryland Rules shall apply at an adjudicatory hearing.
  (c)   The allegations in a petition under this subtitle shall be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.
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