Md. Code Regs. 07.02.26.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 11, May 31, 2024

Section 07.02.26.10 - Exceptions to Appeal Timeframes

A. Upon written request, a local department shall offer an individual found responsible for an unexpunged finding of indicated or unsubstantiated child abuse or neglect made before June 1, 1999, an opportunity to appeal in accordance with this chapter, if the individual has not:

(1) Been found guilty of a criminal charge arising out of the alleged child abuse or neglect;

(2) Previously had a hearing at OAH to appeal the finding; or

(3) Previously been given notice of the opportunity to request a hearing.

B. Upon written request, a local department may offer an individual found responsible for an unexpunged finding of indicated or unsubstantiated child abuse a hearing if the individual provides documentation of a change of address prior to the local department sending notice of the finding and of appeal rights.

C. Any hearing held in accordance with §.10A or B of this regulation will be:

(1) Conducted under current appeal procedures; and

(2) Decided based on the law defining child abuse or neglect at the time the finding was made.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.26.10

Regulations .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1551) (Emergency provisions are temporary and not printed in COMAR)
Regulations .10 adopted effective October 1, 1994 (21:19 Md. R. 1633)
Regulations .10 amended as an emergency provision effective June 16, 1998 (25:14 Md. R. 1119); emergency status extended at 26:9 Md. R. 725; emergency status rescinded at 26:16 Md. R. 1233
Regulations .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 19, 1999 (26:17 Md. R. 1233); emergency status extended at 26:27 Md. R. 2013 (Emergency provisions are temporary and not printed in COMAR)
Regulations .10 adopted effective March 20, 2000 (27:5 Md. R. 582); adopted effective 44:12 Md. R. 586, eff. 6/19/2017