2010 Maryland Code
COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
TITLE 3 - COURTS OF GENERAL JURISDICTION - JURISDICTION/SPECIAL CAUSES OF ACTION
Subtitle 8 - Juvenile Causes - Children in Need of Assistance
Section 3-804 - Continuing jurisdiction; termination of jurisdiction.
§ 3-804. Continuing jurisdiction; termination of jurisdiction.
(a) Jurisdiction where CINA or child in a voluntary placement is under 18.- The court has jurisdiction under this subtitle only if the alleged CINA or child in a voluntary placement is under the age of 18 years when the petition is filed.
(b) Duration.- If the court obtains jurisdiction over a child, that jurisdiction continues in that case until the child reaches the age of 21 years, unless the court terminates the case.
(c) Custody order.- After the court terminates jurisdiction, a custody order issued by the court in a CINA case:
(1) Remains in effect; and
(2) May be revised or superseded only by another court of competent jurisdiction.
[2001, ch. 415, § 3; 2003, ch. 250.]
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Maryland may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
