Code of Maryland Regulations Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES
Here’s a refined overview of COMAR Title 16 – Department of Juvenile Services in Maryland:
📘 COMAR Title 16 – DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES
Subtitles & Chapters Overview
Subtitle 01 – General Provisions
Chapters 16.01.01–16.01.04: foundational definitions, agency scope & mission (law.cornell.edu).
Subtitle 02 – Contested‑Case Hearings
Chapters 16.02.01–16.02.05: administrative hearing procedures.
Subtitle 03 – Records & Meetings
Chapters 16.03.01–16.03.07: access, confidentiality, open meetings, record-keeping.
Subtitle 04 – Administrative Services
Ch. 16.04.01: Juvenile Facilities Capital Program
Ch. 16.04.02: Audits of Contracts & Grants (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com).
Subtitle 05 – Program Administration
Chapters 16.05.01–16.05.04: operational policies—including 16.05.04: Code of Conduct (mdrules.elaws.us).
Subtitle 06–15 – VACANT (reserved for future use) (law.cornell.edu).
Subtitle 16 – Field Services
Chapters 16.16.01–16.16.02: probation, aftercare, definitions, court services.
e.g., 16.16.01.02 defines key terms like "aftercare", "arraignment", "probation" (regulations.justia.com).
16.16.01.03 spells out the requirements for Social History Investigations and hearing-related case processes .
Subtitle 17 – Community Nonresidential Services
Chapters 16.17.01–16.17.05: rules governing community-based programs (mdrules.elaws.us).
Subtitle 18 – State‐Operated Residential Facilities
Chapters 16.18.01–16.18.02: governs residential placement, secure detention protocols (law.cornell.edu, cjcc.dc.gov).
🔍 Sample Highlight: Social History Investigation (16.16.01.03)
Requires a comprehensive review of the juvenile’s background, family, and environment.
Sets steps: interviews, database checks, report creation, supervisor sign-off, and timely submission to court (≥ 2 business days before disposition) (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Accessing the Regulations
Cornell’s LII and Justia offer chapter listings and content for reference (regulations.justia.com).
For the most current version, check the official Maryland Register/COMAR site or MD e-Laws portal.
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