(a) A petition under this subtitle shall allege that a child who is required to attend school failed to attend school without lawful excuse and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting the allegation.
(b) (1) Whenever a petition is filed under this subtitle the court shall hold an adjudicatory hearing.
(2) The rules of evidence under Title 5 of the Maryland Rules shall apply at an adjudicatory hearing under this section.
(3) The allegations in a petition under this subtitle shall be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 8C - Truancy Reduction Pilot Program
Section 3-8C-01 - Application of Subtitle
Section 3-8C-02 - Truancy Reduction Pilot Programs
Section 3-8C-03 - School Attendance
Section 3-8C-05 - Petition -- Allegations
Section 3-8C-06 - Disposition Hearing
Section 3-8C-08 - Transfer of Proceedings
Section 3-8C-09 - Petition Governed by Maryland Rules