Doe v. Allegany County Department of Social Services

This case arises from the Circuit Court for Allegany County’s reversal of an administrative law judge’s (“ALJ”) decision. Appellee the Allegany County Department of Social Services (“local department”) found that neglect of the child was “indicated.” 1 Appellant John Doe (“Doe”) requested a hearing before an ALJ to review the local department’s determination. The ALJ ruled out child neglect under the circumstances of the case. Thereafter, the local department appealed the ALJ’s ruling. The Circuit Court for Allegany County reversed the decision of the ALJ.

Doe filed a timely appeal and…