Md. Rule 9-104 (2026)

(a) Notice of Filing of Petition. Notice of the filing of a petition for guardianship or adoption shall be given as required by Code, Family Law Article:

(1) § 5-333 in a Public Agency Adoption without Prior TPR;

(2) § 5-346 in a Public Agency Adoption after TPR;

(3) § 5-3A-14 in a Private Agency Guardianship;

(4) § 5-3A-30 in a Private Agency Adoption;

(5) § 5-3B-14 in an Independent Adoption.

(b) Status Conference. In a public agency adoption, at the time the notice of filing is sent, the court shall schedule a status conference no later than 60 days after the filing of the petition.

Source: This Rule is new.

Credits

[Adopted June 5, 1996, eff. Jan. 1, 1997. Amended June 4, 2007, eff. July 1, 2007; Nov. 9, 2021, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.]