As of October 1st 2006 the State of Maryland General Assembly has passed several laws that will GREATLY affect the way minors can operate vehicles. Read more...
Criminal Law
How being a minor is handled by the Criminal Justice System
Emancipation
How you can make decisions for yourself and leave the control of your parents.
Employment / Wage Issues
Working as a minor has different rules and protections than working as an adult.
Family Law Issues
Being a minor in a family has different rules and protections than as an adult.
Health Issues
Your rights with regards to your health care.
Internet Law
Youth and the Internet. How laws relating to the Net affect you.
School Discipline
Your rights in school with regard to disciplinary procedures.
When Can I???
At what age can you do certain things..
 

Juvenile Court - Maryland State Bar Association brochure.

Recognizing that computers and the Internet have become the primary tools of information access for today's youth, the 2005 - 2006 class of Fellows of the Maryland State Bar Association endeavored to create a destination where Maryland youth could locate up-to-date, reliable answers to the questions they have regarding their rights. Additionally, the Fellows wanted this information portal to be a place that parents felt comfortable letting their children visit.

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