Rule 9-401. Applicability;  Definitions

(a) Applicability The Rules in this Chapter apply to termination of parental rights proceedings under Code, Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 14.

(b) Definitions The following definitions apply in the Rules in this Chapter:

(1) Statutory Definitions The definitions in Code, Family Law Article, § 5-1401 apply to the Rules in this Chapter.

(2) Nominal Respondent “Nominal Respondent” means the parent against whom the nonconsensual act is alleged to have been committed and who has been named as a respondent party pursuant to Rule 9-402 (d)(2).

(3) Respondent “Respondent” does not include a nominal respondent.

Committee Notes

Source: This Rule is new. Source: This Rule is new.