Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.14

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 16.16.01.14 - Case Termination

A. Basis for Termination.

(1) Termination is usually recommended when the child has:

(a) Abided by all the required conditions;

(b) Met the service goals;

(c) Demonstrated the ability to function in the community without supervision; and

(d) Reached the point where continued supervision and services does not produce any additional benefits.

(2) When case termination is recommended, the juvenile counselor or aftercare counselor shall:

(a) Obtain the approval of the juvenile counselor supervisor to terminate the case;

(b) Prepare the necessary reports and documents to request termination by the appropriate court;

(c) Submit the case to the court for consideration of termination; and

(d) Complete the termination section on the appropriate ASSIST form.

(3) If the court denies the request to terminate, the juvenile counselor shall:

(a) Discuss the case with the juvenile counselor supervisor concentrating on the court's reason for denial;

(b) Develop a new individualized service plan, taking the court's input into consideration;

(c) Obtain the approval of the juvenile counselor supervisor for the new individualized service plan;

(d) Notify the court of the new individualized service plan;

(e) Update the appropriate ASSIST form; and

(f) Establish a realistic future date when the case may be resubmitted for termination.

(4) On Interstate Compact cases the receiving juvenile counselor shall:

(a) Notify the sending juvenile counselor; and

(b) Complete the termination section on the appropriate ASSIST form.

Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.14