Rule 9-101. Applicability;  Definitions

(a) Applicability The Rules in this Chapter apply to proceedings under Code, Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 3, Parts III and IV (Adoption without Prior Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption after Termination of Parental Rights) and Subtitles 3A (Private Agency Guardianship and Adoption) and 3B (Independent Adoption). They do not apply to proceedings under Code, Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 3, Part II (Guardianship) or Subtitle 14 (Child Conceived without Consent).

Committee note: The Rules in this Chapter do not apply to the guardianship of persons and property of minors and disabled persons governed by Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 13-101 et seq.

(b) Definitions The terms used in this Chapter that are defined in Code, Family Law Article, Titles 1 and 5 shall have the meanings stated in those titles. In addition, in this Chapter, the following definitions apply except as expressly otherwise provided or as necessary implication requires.

**(1) Independent Adoption ** “Independent Adoption” means an adoption under Code, Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 3B.

**(2) Private Agency Adoption ** “Private Agency Adoption” means an adoption under Code, Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 3A, Part III.

**(3) Private Agency Guardianship ** “Private Agency Guardianship” means a guardianship under Code, Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 3A, Part II.

**(4) Public Agency Adoption After TPR ** “Public Agency Adoption after TPR” means an adoption under Code, Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 3, Part IV, after termination of parental rights.

**(5) Public Agency Adoption Without Prior TPR ** “Public Agency Adoption without Prior TRP” means an adoption under Code, Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 3, Part III, without prior termination of parental rights.

(6) TPR “TPR” means termination of parental rights.

Committee Notes

Cross reference: See Title 11, Chapter 300 for Rules dealing with public agency guardianship proceedings under Code, Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 3, Part II. See Chapter 400 of this Title for Rules dealing with termination of parental rights proceedings under Code, Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 14. Source: This Rule is in part derived from former Rule D71 and is in part new. Source: This Rule is in part derived from former Rule D71 and is in part new.