Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 8-408
Terms Used In Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 8-408
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- 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.
(b) At least 10 days before the meeting, the Council or local care team shall notify each parent or guardian of the child and the child’s attorney of the date, time, and location of any meeting the Council or the local care team plans to hold to discuss the child’s out-of-state placement.
(c) The Council or the local care team shall notify each parent or guardian of the child and the child’s attorney in writing of:
(1) any decision the Council or local care team makes concerning the child’s out-of-state placement; and
(2) the right of the parent, guardian, or attorney to appeal a decision made by the Council or the local care team concerning the child’s out-of-state placement.