Md. Code Regs. 07.02.11.38

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

Section 07.02.11.38 - Fair Hearing

A. At the time of placement, the local department shall give to each parent or legal guardian of a child in out-of-home placement written and verbal notification of the right and methods of requesting and obtaining a fair hearing.

B. The local department shall notify the parents or legal guardian of its intent to take any action which will deny, reduce, suspend, or terminate visits with the child, reunification services, or aftercare services, and of the right and methods of requesting and obtaining a fair hearing on that intended action.

C. A fair hearing need not be held on any decision which has been, or may only be, determined by a court.

D. In all other respects, the provisions of COMAR 07.01.04 apply to fair hearings on out-of-home placement services.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.11.38