Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3–826

(a) (1) Unless the court directs otherwise, a local department shall provide all parties with a written report at least 10 days before any scheduled disposition, permanency planning, or review hearing under § 3-819 or § 3-823 of this subtitle.

(2) The time requirements specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply to an emergency review placement hearing under § 3-820 of this subtitle.

(b) If a child is committed to a person or agency under this subtitle, the court may order the custodian to file periodic written progress reports, with copies sent to all parties.