Know the Laws: Maryland
UPDATED December 30, 2009
A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another. In Maryland, there are several types of orders explained below.
- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Domestic violence protective orders
A civil order that protects you from harm by a family or household member.
- Peace Orders
If you do not qualify for a domestic violence protective order, but you have been the victim of abuse and need protection, you may be able to get a peace order.
- Moving to another state with a Protective Order
Your MD Protection Order may be enforceable in another state.
- Enforcing your Out-of-State Order in MD
If you are planning to move to MD or are going to be in MD for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.