Restraining Orders

You can file a motion to extend an extreme risk protective order while the order is in effect. The judge will schedule a hearing on your motion within 30 days.¹ A judge may extend an extreme risk protective order after:

• notice to the respondent and any other person who would be affected by an extension; and
• a hearing where the judge finds “good cause” to extend the order.²

If the hearing on your motion to extend the order is scheduled for a date after the order expires, the judge will extend the order until the hearing on your motion.³

¹ MD Code, Public Safety § 5-602(a)(3)(i)
² MD Code, Public Safety § 5-602(a)(2)
³ MD Code, Public Safety § 5-602(a)(3)(ii)