(a) A complaint under this section shall be made under oath in writing to a State’s Attorney.
(b) An individual may make a complaint that states that:
(1) the individual is a destitute adult child;
(2) a parent of the destitute adult child has or is able to earn means sufficient to provide the destitute adult child with necessary food, shelter, care, and clothing; and
(3) the parent has neglected or refused to provide the destitute adult child with necessary food, shelter, care, and clothing.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Support of Parents and Adult Children
Section 13-101 - "Destitute Adult Child" Defined
Section 13-102 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Section 13-103 - Complaint by Destitute Adult Child
Section 13-104 - Pretrial Inquiry -- Powers of State's Attorney
Section 13-105 - Pretrial Inquiry -- Notice to Accused Individual
Section 13-106 - Filing of Information; Consent
Section 13-107 - Order to Pay Support