# Md. Rule 9-104: Rule 9-104. Notice of Filing of Petition; Status Conference

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T9_R9_104

## Section

- **Citation:** Md. Rule 9-104
- **Heading:** Rule 9-104. Notice of Filing of Petition; Status Conference
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Maryland Rules / Title 9 Family Law Actions / Chapter 100 Adoption › Private Agency Guardianship / Md. Rule 9-104

## Text

(a) Notice of Filing of Petition. Notice of the filing of a petition for guardianship or adoption shall be given as required by Code, Family Law Article:
(1) § 5-333 in a Public Agency Adoption without Prior TPR;
(2) § 5-346 in a Public Agency Adoption after TPR;
(3) § 5-3A-14 in a Private Agency Guardianship;
(4) § 5-3A-30 in a Private Agency Adoption;
(5) § 5-3B-14 in an Independent Adoption.
(b) Status Conference. In a public agency adoption, at the time the notice of filing is sent, the court shall schedule a status conference no later than 60 days after the filing of the petition.

## Nearby sections

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