Rule 11-206 - SUMMONS; NOTICE TO ATTORNEY(a)Issuance of Summons The clerk shall issue a summons in accordance with Rule 11-106. If the petitioner is a person or entity other than the local department, the clerk also shall issue a summons to the local department.(b)Notice The summons shall contain a notice substantially in the form set forth in Form 11-206 that follows the Rules in this Chapter.(c)Service(1)Manner of Service The summons, together with a copy of the petition, shall be served in the manner provided by Rule 2-121.(2)Failure of Service If a parent, guardian, or custodian of the respondent child cannot be served for any reason, the petitioner shall file proof of the steps taken to give notice or provide sworn testimony of the steps taken to give notice. Notice of the pendency and nature of the proceeding shall be given as directed by the court.(3)Effect of Delay in Service Delay in effecting service upon, or in giving notice to, any parent, guardian, or custodian shall not prevent the court from proceeding.(d)Notice to Child's Attorney The clerk shall send to the respondent child's attorney a copy of the petition and a notice of any scheduled hearing.Md. R. Juv. Causes 11-206
Source: This Rule is new.
Adopted Nov 9, 2021, eff. 1/1/2022.