Md. Code Regs. 07.02.26.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 07.02.26.03 - Procedures

A. An appeal of a finding of indicated child abuse or neglect under this chapter shall consist of a hearing.

B. An appeal of a finding of unsubstantiated child abuse or neglect under this chapter shall consist of:

(1) A conference with a supervisor at the local department; and

(2) A hearing, if requested.

C. This chapter and COMAR 07.01.04 govern the procedures and practice in all hearings conducted under this chapter.

D. In the event of a conflict between this chapter and COMAR 07.01.04, this chapter applies.

E. The time limits set forth in this chapter may be waived for good cause.

F. A local department's finding is affirmed if:

(1) An individual does not request, when offered, a conference or a hearing; or

(2) An individual fails to attend, when scheduled, a conference or a hearing.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.26.03

Regulations .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1551) (Emergency provisions are temporary and not printed in COMAR)
Regulations .03 adopted effective October 1, 1994 (21:19 Md. R. 1633)
Regulations .03 amended as an emergency provision effective June 16, 1998 (25:14 Md. R. 1119); emergency status extended at 26:9 Md. R. 725; emergency status rescinded at 26:16 Md. R. 1233
Regulation .03A amended effective November 6, 1995 (22:22 Md. R. 1656)
Regulations .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 19, 1999 (26:17 Md. R. 1233); emergency status extended at 26:27 Md. R. 2013 (Emergency provisions are temporary and not printed in COMAR)
Regulations .03 adopted effective March 20, 2000 (27:5 Md. R. 582); adopted effective 44:12 Md. R. 586, eff. 6/19/2017