(a) In a case arising under this title or involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the Attorney General may take any lawful action, including resort to a proceeding under this subtitle or any other available civil proceeding to locate a child, obtain the return of a child, or enforce a child custody determination if there is:
(1) an existing child custody determination;
(2) a request to do so from a court in a pending child custody proceeding;
(3) a reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated; or
(4) a reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in violation of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.
(b) The Attorney General acting under this section on behalf of the court may not represent any party.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9.5 - Maryland Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Section 9.5-302 - Orders Made Under Hague Convention
Section 9.5-303 - Out-of-State Custody Determination -- Recognition and Enforcement
Section 9.5-304 - Out-of-State Custody Determination -- Temporary Order
Section 9.5-305 - Out-of-State Custody Determination -- Registration
Section 9.5-306 - Out-of-State Custody Determination -- Recognition and Enforcement of Registration
Section 9.5-307 - Modification Proceeding Pending in Another State
Section 9.5-308 - Petition for Enforcement
Section 9.5-310 - Physical Custody; Fees and Expenses; Refusal to Testify; Privileges
Section 9.5-313 - Full Faith and Credit
Section 9.5-314 - Appeal and Stay
Section 9.5-315 - Lawful Action by Attorney General
Section 9.5-316 - Lawful Action by Law Enforcement Officer
Section 9.5-317 - Direct Expenses and Costs Against Respondent