Maryland HB890 mandates that parents or guardians receive written notice of suspected child abuse or neglect during an investigation.

Maryland HB890, known as the "Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act, requires local departments of social services or law enforcement agencies to provide parents or guardians with written notice of suspected child abuse or neglect during an investigation. The notice must be clear and in a language understood by the parent or guardian. It informs them that they are not required to speak with the investigator without an attorney present and that any statements made may be used against them in court.

Maryland HB890 mandates that parents or guardians receive written notice of suspected child abuse or neglect during an investigation.

Maryland HB890, known as the "Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act, requires local departments of social services or law enforcement agencies to provide parents or guardians with written notice of suspected child abuse or neglect during an investigation. The notice must be clear and in a language understood by the parent or guardian. It informs them that they are not required to speak with the investigator without an attorney present and that any statements made may be used against them in court.