Subtitle 1 Definitions and General Provisions 14-101 – 14-104
Subtitle 2 Adult Protective Services Program 14-201 – 14-205
Subtitle 3 Investigation Provisions 14-301 – 14-309
Subtitle 4 Review Board 14-401 – 14-404
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Terms Used In Maryland Code > FAMILY LAW > Title 14 - Adult Protective Services

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Lineal descendant: Direct descendant of the same ancestors.
  • minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).