§ 3-8C-05
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§3–8C–05.
(a)A petition under this subtitle shall allege that a child who is required to attend school failed to attend school without lawful excuse and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting the allegation.
(1)Whenever a petition is filed under this subtitle the court shall hold an adjudicatory hearing.
(2)The rules of evidence under Title 5 of the Maryland Rules shall apply at an adjudicatory hearing under this section.
(3)The allegations in a petition under this subtitle shall be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.