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Use this form to initiate a case about child access or visitation. 

NOTE: This form has been revised as of 10/01/2023. See Public Notice for additional details

Use this form to request the shielding of your address and telephone number  if you are a victim, complainant, or a witness in a  criminal case.

Use this form for a child who is in the custody of DSS or under guardianship of a private child placement agency.

Use this form in independent adoption cases in which parental rights have been terminated.

Use this form if you are a parent whose child is involved in an independent adoption (not agency) and your parental rights are not being terminated. 

Use this form when a child is being placed for adoption using a licensed private adoption agency.

Use this form in a CINA case to seek adoption when parental rights have not been terminated. 

Use this form if you agree to step in as the guardian of a minor or disabled person when an appointed guardian resigns or is removed.

This document is used to provide your written consent to receive treatment at a residential or out-patient program recommended and arranged by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and to have information regarding your evaluation, treatment, and counseling reported back to the court.

Use this form as a continuation sheet for the Application for Statement of Charges for Bad Checks (DC-CR-044).

Use this form if you are a co-petitioner for guardianship of a minor or an alleged disabled person.

This form outlines the cost and fees associated with filing certain cases in the District Court.

Use this form to respond to a complaint for child custody/child support. Learn more: Custody video series and web page. 

This form was made obsolete 11/2019 - please see CC-DR-020 Rev. 11/2019.