Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-811 : COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS — COURTS OF GENERAL JURISDICTION - JURISDICTION/SPECIAL CAUSES OF ACTION — JUVENILE CAUSES - CHILDREN IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE —811 - Content of petition TEXT PDF (a) (1) A CINA petition under this subtitle shall allege that a child is in need of assistance and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting that allegation. (2) A voluntary placement petition under this subtitle shall allege that continuation of a voluntary placement is in the best interests of the child or former CINA and shall set forth in clear and simple language the facts supporting that allegation. (b) A separate petition shall be filed as to each child. Md. Code, CJ § 3-811 Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 22,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2013.