In the Matter of D.M.

In the Matter of D.M., No. 2029, September Term 2023, Opinion by Kehoe, J. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”) is a creature of statute and must follow the statutes that enable it. An individual found responsible for indicated child abuse or neglect may appeal that finding to OAH pursuant to

Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-706.1. Under

Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-706.1(b), OAH is to stay any administrative hearing concerning an appeal when there is a Child in Need of Assistance (“CINA”) case pending concerning the child. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE OAH did not have the…