Terms Used In Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 3-811

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
(a) (1) A CINA petition under this subtitle shall allege that a child is in need of assistance and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting that allegation.

(2) A voluntary placement petition under this subtitle shall allege that continuation of a voluntary placement is in the best interests of the child or former CINA and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting that allegation.

(b) A separate petition shall be filed as to each child.