Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-817 : COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS — COURTS OF GENERAL JURISDICTION - JURISDICTION/SPECIAL CAUSES OF ACTION — JUVENILE CAUSES - CHILDREN IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE —817 - Adjudicatory hearing
(a) After a CINA petition is filed under this subtitle, the court shall hold an adjudicatory hearing.
(b) The rules of evidence under Title 5 of the Maryland Rules shall apply at an adjudicatory hearing.
(c) The allegations in a petition under this subtitle shall be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.