Md. Code Regs. 07.01.13.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 07.01.13.04 - Contracts for Legal Services

A. Contracts shall be entered into with legal service delivery organizations to represent:

(1) Child adoptions or guardianships under Family Law Article, § 5-323, Annotated Code of Maryland, or other proceedings involving children and falling under Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, § 3-813, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(2) Adult guardianships or protective services under the Estates and Trusts Article, § 13-705 or 13-709, Annotated Code of Maryland, or a case under Family Law Article, § 14-404, Annotated Code of Maryland, in which either the Department of Human Resources or the Department of Aging is involved.

B. The contracts shall:

(1) Provide statewide legal representation for children in CINA and TPR proceedings and adults in APS or APGRB reviews; and

(2) Help achieve the goals of the Department of Human Resources by assisting vulnerable clients in receiving the highest level of quality and cost effective legal services.

Md. Code Regs. 07.01.13.04

Regulations .04B amended effective July 1, 1980 (7:13 Md. R. 1275)
Regulations .04 adopted effective October 15, 2001 (28:20 Md. R. 1780)