Terms Used In Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 3-817

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(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.