Section 5-3 - A-01. Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-3A-01. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Child.- "Child" means an individual who is the subject of a guardianship or adoption petition under this subtitle. 

(c)  Guardianship.- "Guardianship" means an award, under this subtitle, of any power of a guardian. 

(d)  Identifying information.- "Identifying information" means information that reveals the identity or location of an individual. 

(e)  Parent.-  

(1) "Parent" means an individual who, at the time a petition for guardianship or adoption is filed under this subtitle or at any time before a court terminates the individual's parental rights: 

(i) meets a criterion in § 5-3A-06(a) of this subtitle; or 

(ii) is the mother. 

(2) "Parent" does not include an individual whom a court has adjudicated not to be a father or mother. 
 

[2005, ch. 464, § 3.]