Md. R. Juv. Causes 11-317

As amended through April 5, 2024
Rule 11-317 - FAILED CONDITIONAL CONSENT
(a)Notice If, at any time before the court issues an order for adoption of the child, a party becomes aware that a condition of consent to the guardianship may not be fulfilled, the party promptly shall:
(1) file a notice with the juvenile court;
(2) notify all other parties; and
(3) if consent was received from a person who is not a party, give notice to that person.
(b)Hearing The juvenile court shall hold a hearing within 30 days after the filing of the notice.
(c)Order If the court finds that a condition to consent cannot be fulfilled and the party or person whose condition cannot be fulfilled does not enter into a new consent, the juvenile court shall:
(1) set aside the guardianship order;
(2) set the case in for a prompt trial on the merits of the guardianship petition; and
(3) reopen the CINA case for review pursuant to Code, Courts Article, § 3-823.

Md. R. Juv. Causes 11-317

Source: This Rule is new.

Adopted Nov 9, 2021, eff. 1/1/2022.