Rule 11-203. Confidentiality of Records

(a) Generally. All court records in CINA proceedings pertaining to a child are confidential and may not be disclosed, by subpoena or otherwise, except by order of court for good cause shown, or as permitted by Code, Courts Article, § 3-827 or Code, Human Services Article, § 1-202. (b) Sealing. (1) Generally. On motion, petition, or on its own initiative, and for good cause shown, the court may order the court records of a child sealed and shall order them sealed after the child has reached the age of 21. (2) Opening of Sealed Records. If sealed, court records of a child may not be opened for any purpose except by order of court for good cause shown. Cross reference: See Rule 16-914 (a) regarding required denial of inspection of certain categories of records in actions involving children.