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2013 Maryland Code
FAMILY LAW
§ 5-3A-17 - Time limits


MD Fam L Code § 5-3A-17 (2013) What's This?

(a) Maximum limit. -- Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a court shall rule on a guardianship petition under this subtitle within 180 days after the petition is filed.

(b) Minimum limit. -- A court may not enter a final order for guardianship under this subtitle until the later of expiration of the time for:

(1) revocation of consent; or

(2) the filing of a response to an order to show cause.

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