In Re Samone H.

In this action between the biological mother and the State, we have been asked to consider whether the trial court properly denied a motion for independent evaluation of the “bonding” of Katina M. with her biological children, Marchay E. and Samone H., who had been declared children in need of assistance, pursuant to Maryland Code (1974, 2002 RepLVol.), § 3-816 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, during a permanency plan review hearing. At issue also is whether the trial court properly quashed subpoenas for the children to testify during the review hearing or in camera.

I. Facts…