Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-817
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-817
in effect(a) After a CINA petition is filed under this subtitle, the court shall hold an adjudicatory hearing.
(b) The rules of evidence under Title 5 of the Maryland Rules shall apply at an adjudicatory hearing.
(c) The allegations in a petition under this subtitle shall be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.
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