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Maryland Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | Family Law §4-501, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling, work, or school; regarding minors: temporary custody, counseling, visitations, maintenance |
| Duration of Order | Temporary: 7 days, may be extended, maximum 30 days. General: maximum 12 mos. |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Contempt, criminal prosecution, imprisonment, or fine. If violate certain clauses: misdemeanor; first offense: up to $1,000 fine or 90 days jail or both; 2nd or subsequent: up to $2,500 fine or 1 yr. in prison or both |
| Who May Apply for Order | A household member or minor or vulnerable adult; state's attorney, department of social services, law enforcement officer, blood, marriage or adoptive relative, or adult household member |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | May be waived |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy to appropriate law enforcement agency |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | - |
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