Legal Opinion
In Re James S.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided January 29, 1980No. [No. 107, September Term, 1979.]PublishedCited by 55 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.
We shall here affirm the determination of a trial judge that the word “shall” as used in Maryland Code (1974,1979 Cum. Supp.) § 3-812 (b), Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, is mandatory. The section in question, a part of Subtitle 8 entitled “Juvenile Causes,” is concerned with provisions for filing a petition. Section 3-812 states in pertinent part:(a) A petition shall allege that a child is either delinquent, or in need of assistance, or in need of supervision. If it alleges delinquency, it shall set forth in clear and simple language the alleged facts which constitute the…
2Cases cited24 opinions
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