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 3-817 - Adjudicatory hearing.
§ 3-817. Adjudicatory hearing.
(a) Required.- After a CINA petition is filed under this subtitle, the court shall hold an adjudicatory hearing.
(b) Applicability of Maryland Rules.- The rules of evidence under Title 5 of the Maryland Rules shall apply at an adjudicatory hearing.
(c) Standard of proof.- The allegations in a petition under this subtitle shall be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.
[2001, ch. 415, § 3; 2002, ch. 151, § 2; 2003, ch. 250; 2005, ch. 504, § 2.]
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