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MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-710 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-710 - Actions by Local Department and State's Attorney's Office

    (a)    Based on its findings and treatment plan, the local department shall render the appropriate services in the best interests of the child, including, when indicated, petitioning the juvenile court on behalf of the child for appropriate relief, including the added protection to the child that either commitment or custody would provide.    (b)    (1)    Promptly after receiving a report from a hospital or health practitioner of suspected neglect related to drug abuse and conducting an appropriate investigation, the local department may:            (i)    file a petition alleging that the child is in need of assistance under Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Courts Article; and            (ii)    offer the mother admission into a drug treatment program.        (2)    The local department may initiate a judicial proceeding to terminate a mother’s parental rights, if the local department offers the mother admission into a drug treatment program under this subsection within 90 days after the birth of the child and the mother:            (i)    does not accept admission to the program or its equivalent within 45 days after the offer is made;            (ii)    does not accept the recommended level of drug treatment within 45 days after the offer is made; or            (iii)    fails to fully participate in the program or its equivalent.    (c)    If a report has been made to the State’s Attorney’s office under § 5–706(j) of this subtitle and the office is not satisfied with the recommendation of the local department, the office may petition a juvenile court, at the time of the report by the representative, to remove the child, if the State’s Attorney concludes that the child is in serious physical danger and that an emergency exists.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-711 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-711 - Access to Child's Medical Records

    As needed by the local department as part of its investigation under this subtitle or to provide appropriate services in the best interests of the child who is the subject of a report of child abuse or neglect, upon request, the local department shall receive copies of a child’s medical records from any provider of medical care.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-712.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-712.1 - Providing Information to Health Care Practitioners

    (a)    In this section, “health care practitioner” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Health Occupations Article.    (b)    If requested by a health care practitioner or another agency, institution, or program providing treatment or care to a child who is the subject of a report of child abuse or neglect for a purpose relevant to the treatment or care being provided, the Department or local department shall provide to the requestor:        (1)    information regarding the condition and well–being of the child;        (2)    information regarding the medical, mental health, and developmental needs of the child;        (3)    the name of any other health care practitioner identified in the record as providing care or treatment to the child; and        (4)    any other relevant information in the record or report.    (c)    In providing information under subsection (b) of this section, the Department or local department may not release information related to the identity of the person who reported the child abuse or neglect.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-713 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-713 - Supervision and Monitoring of Household After Child's Return

    (a)    If a child is removed from a household under this subtitle or by a juvenile court order, on return of the child to the household by the local department or by the action or order of any court, State’s Attorney’s office, or other law enforcement agency, the local department shall establish proper supervision and monitoring of the household on a regularly scheduled basis of at least once a month for at least 3 months.    (b)    The local department may extend the monitoring period.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-714 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-714 - Child Abuse or Neglect Centralized Confidential Database -- in General

    (a)    The Social Services Administration may maintain a centralized confidential database of cases reported under this subtitle.    (b)    Each local department shall enter and have access to information in the centralized confidential database related to reports, investigations, and assessments of suspected abuse or neglect.    (c)    The information in the centralized confidential database shall be accessible only to:        (1)    the protective services staff of the Administration;        (2)    the protective services staffs of local departments who are investigating or assessing a report of suspected abuse or neglect; and        (3)    an individual or entity specifically authorized by law to access the information.    (d)    The Department or a local department may identify an individual as responsible for abuse or neglect in the centralized confidential database only if the individual:        (1)    has been found guilty of any criminal charge arising out of the alleged abuse or neglect; or        (2)    has been found responsible for indicated abuse or neglect and has:            (i)    unsuccessfully appealed the finding in accordance with the procedures established under § 5–706.1 of this subtitle; or            (ii)    failed to exercise the individual’s appeal rights within the time frames specified in § 5–706.1 of this subtitle, Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, or the Maryland Rules.    (e)    The centralized confidential database may not contain any information that is required to be expunged under § 5–707 of this subtitle.    (f)    (1)    Unless an individual has been identified as responsible for abuse or neglect in the centralized confidential database in accordance with subsection (d) of this section, information in the centralized confidential database may not be provided in response to any request for background information for employment or voluntary service.        (2)    An official or employee of the Department or a local department who releases information from the centralized confidential database in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection is subject to the penalty provided in § 1–202(f) of the Human Services Article.    (g)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual may not be identified as responsible for abuse or neglect in the centralized confidential database solely because:        (1)    a child has been released from a hospital or other facility;        (2)    the child has been diagnosed with a mental disorder or developmental disability; and        (3)    the individual has failed to take the child home due to a reasonable fear for the safety of the child or child’s family.    (h)    The Secretary of Human Services:        (1)    shall adopt regulations necessary to protect the rights of individuals suspected of abuse or neglect; and        (2)    may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-715 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7 - Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-715 - Disclosure of Identifying Information of Parents Responsible for Child Abuse or Neglect

    (a)    (1)    The Executive Director of the Administration shall provide the Secretary of Health with identifying information regarding an individual who, as to any child, has had the individual’s parental rights terminated under § 5–322 or § 5–323 of this title and has been identified as responsible for abuse or neglect in a central registry as described in § 5–714(d) of this subtitle.        (2)    A court shall provide the Secretary of Health with identifying information regarding an individual who has been convicted under Title 2, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Law Article of the murder, attempted murder, or manslaughter of a child.    (b)    If in accordance with § 4–222 of the Health – General Article, the Secretary provides to the Executive Director birth record information for a child born to an individual whose identifying information has been provided under subsection (a) of this section, the Executive Director shall:        (1)    verify that the parent of the child is the same individual described in subsection (a) of this section; and        (2)    immediately notify the local department in the jurisdiction in which the child resides so that the local department may review its records and provide an assessment of the family and offer services if needed.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-7A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7A - State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-7A-01 - Established

    (a)    There is a State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect.    (b)    The Council is part of the Department of Human Services for budgetary and administrative purposes.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-7A-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7A - State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-7A-02 - Membership

    (a)    The Council consists of up to 23 members including:        (1)    one member of the Senate of Maryland appointed by the President of the Senate;        (2)    one member of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House;        (3)    a representative of the Department of Human Services, appointed by the Secretary of Human Services;        (4)    a representative of the Maryland Department of Health, appointed by the Secretary of Health;        (5)    a representative of the Maryland State Department of Education, designated by the Superintendent;        (6)    a representative of the Department of Juvenile Services, designated by the Secretary;        (7)    a representative of the Judicial Branch, designated by the Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals;        (8)    a representative of the State’s Attorneys’ Association, designated by the Association;        (9)    a pediatrician with experience in diagnosing and treating injuries and child abuse and neglect, who shall be appointed by the Governor from a list submitted by the Maryland chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics;        (10)    members of the general public with interest or expertise in the prevention or treatment of child abuse and neglect who shall be appointed by the Governor and who shall include representatives from professional and advocacy groups, private social service agencies, and the medical, law enforcement, education, and religious communities; and        (11)    at least two individuals who have personal experience with child abuse and neglect within their own families or who have been clients of the child protective services system who shall be appointed by the Governor.    (b)    (1)    The term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(9), (10), or (11) of this section is 3 years.        (2)    An appointed member may serve up to two consecutive 3–year terms.        (3)    In case of a vacancy, the Governor shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the unexpired term.    (c)    All other members of the Council shall continue in office so long as they hold the required qualification and designation specified in subsection (a)(1) through (8) of this section.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-7A-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7A - State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-7A-03 - Chairperson

    The Governor shall select a chairperson from among the members of the Council.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-7A-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7A - State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-7A-04 - Council Operations

    (a)    The Council shall meet not less than once every 3 months.    (b)    Members of the Council shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations and as provided in the State budget.    (c)    The Council may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-7A-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7A - State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-7A-05 - Committee

    (a)    The Council shall operate with one standing committee.    (b)    The federal Children’s Justice Act Committee is established in accordance with the requirements of the federal Children’s Justice Act, Public Law 100–294. It shall review and evaluate State investigative, administrative, and judicial handling of child abuse and neglect cases, and make policy and training recommendations to improve system response and intervention. The Committee shall include representatives of the State judiciary with criminal and civil trial court docket experience, law enforcement agencies, the Maryland Public Defender’s Office, State’s Attorneys, the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program, health and mental health professions, child protective services programs, programs that serve children with disabilities, parent groups, and attorneys who represent children.    (c)    In addition to the Children’s Justice Act Committee, the Council may establish other ad hoc committees as necessary to carry out the work of the Council.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-7A-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7A - State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-7A-06 - Duties

    (a)    In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Council shall, by examining the policies and procedures of State and local agencies and specific cases that the Council considers necessary to perform its duties under this section, evaluate the extent to which State and local agencies are effectively discharging their child protection responsibilities in accordance with:        (1)    the State plan under 42 U.S.C. § 5106a(b);        (2)    the child protection standards set forth in 42 U.S.C. § 5106a(b); and        (3)    any other criteria that the Council considers important to ensure the protection of children, including:            (i)    a review of the extent to which the State child protective services system is coordinated with the foster care and adoption program established under Part E of Title IV of the Social Security Act; and            (ii)    a review of child fatalities and near fatalities.    (b)    The Council may request that a local citizens review panel established under § 5-539.2 of this title conduct a review under this section and report its findings to the Council.    (c)    The Council shall coordinate its activities under this section with the State Citizens Review Board for Children, local citizens review panels, and the child fatality review teams in order to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort.    (d)    The chairperson of the Council may designate members of the Children’s Justice Act Committee as special members of the Council for the purpose of carrying out the duties set forth in this section.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-7A-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7A - State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-7A-07 - Protection of Privacy Rules

    (a)    The members and staff of the Council:        (1)    may not disclose to any person or government official any identifying information about any specific child protection case about which the Council is provided information; and        (2)    may make public other information unless prohibited by law.    (b)    In addition to any other penalties provided by law, the Secretary of Human Services may impose on any person who violates subsection (a) of this section a civil penalty not exceeding $500 for each violation.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-7A-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7A - State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-7A-08 - Relations With State and Local Government

    A unit of State or local government shall provide any information that the Council requests to carry out the Council’s duties under § 5-7A-06 of this subtitle.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-7A-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 7A - State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect|Section 5-7A-09 - Annual Reports

    (a)    The Council shall report and make recommendations annually to the Governor and the General Assembly on matters relating to the prevention, detection, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse and neglect, including policy and training needs that require the attention and action of the Governor or the General Assembly.    (b)    The Council shall annually prepare and make available to the public a report containing a summary of its activities under § 5-7A-05 of this subtitle.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 8 - Unattended Children|Section 5-801 - Confinement in Dwelling, Building, Enclosure, or Motor Vehicle

    (a)    A person who is charged with the care of a child under the age of 8 years may not allow the child to be locked or confined in a dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle while the person charged is absent and the dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle is out of the sight of the person charged unless the person charged provides a reliable person at least 13 years old to remain with the child to protect the child.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-1101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 11 - Community Grant Program|Section 5-1101 - Authority of Governor to Award Grants

    (a)    The Governor may provide funding in the State budget for the awarding of grants for the development of community programs designed to educate children, parents, and other interested persons on the prevention of:        (1)    child physical or sexual abuse; and        (2)    child alcohol and drug abuse.    (b)    Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, grants shall be awarded on a competitive basis to private organizations or public agencies submitting proposed programs for the prevention of child physical or sexual abuse and child alcohol and drug abuse.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-1102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 11 - Community Grant Program|Section 5-1102 - Grant Award Procedures -- Department of Human Services

    (a)    All proposals for funding received under this subtitle designed to address the prevention of child physical or sexual abuse shall be reviewed by a selection committee composed of the following members:        (1)    2 persons designated by the Secretary of Human Services, of which 1 person shall have prior experience in local community child abuse prevention programs;        (2)    2 persons designated by the State Superintendent of Schools, of which 1 person shall have prior experience in local community child abuse prevention programs; and        (3)    The Deputy Director of the Division of Children and Youth of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services who shall serve as the chairman of the committee.    (b)    The Secretary of Human Services shall establish procedures for the grant award process and publish appropriate notice in the Maryland Register and in newspapers of general circulation concerning the submittal of proposals for funding under this section.    (c)    The Department shall administer the child abuse prevention grant program created under this subtitle and shall compile appropriate information regarding the awarding and use of grants received under this section.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-1103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 11 - Community Grant Program|Section 5-1103 - Grant Award Procedures -- Maryland Department of Health

    (a)    All proposals for funding received under this subtitle designed to address the prevention of child alcohol and drug abuse shall be reviewed by a selection committee composed of the following members:        (1)    2 persons designated by the Secretary of Health, of which 1 person shall have prior experience in local community alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs;        (2)    2 persons designated by the State Superintendent of Schools, of which 1 person shall have prior experience in local community alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs; and        (3)    the Deputy Director of the Division of Children and Youth of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services who shall serve as chairman of the committee.    (b)    The Secretary of Health shall establish procedures for the grant award process and publish appropriate notice in the Maryland Register and in newspapers of general circulation concerning the submittal of proposals for funding under this section.    (c)    The Maryland Department of Health shall administer the alcohol and drug abuse prevention grant program created under this subtitle and shall compile appropriate information regarding the awarding and use of grants received under this section.
MD. Family Law Code Ann. §  5-1104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Family Law|Title 5 - Children|Subtitle 11 - Community Grant Program|Section 5-1104 - Criteria for Judging Proposals; Awards

    (a)    (1)    In reviewing and ranking proposals, the selection committees established under §§ 5–1102 and 5–1103 of this subtitle shall place additional value on proposals that are designed to:            (i)    reach the largest possible number of parents, children, and youth in a community;            (ii)    involve local government officials and other community leaders; and            (iii)    be supplemented by local or private funding.        (2)    The selection committees shall attempt to achieve a broad geographic distribution of funding, to the extent that a proposal has merit, in their recommendations to the Governor.    (b)    Based solely on the recommendations of the selection committees, the Governor shall award grants, not to exceed $10,000 each, to further the purposes of this subtitle.    (c)    All grant awards under this subtitle shall be identified and briefly described in annual reports developed by the Department of Human Services for grants awarded under § 5–1102 of this subtitle and by the Maryland Department of Health for grants awarded under § 5–1103 of this subtitle. These reports shall be presented to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.    (d)    In conjunction with the grant programs established under this subtitle, each year the Governor shall proclaim a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Awareness Week and a Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Week to focus public attention on these problems.