What acts of abuse would qualify me for a peace order?
You can file for a peace order if one or more of the following acts has happened within 30 days before you file for the order:
- an act that causes serious bodily harm;
- an act that places you in fear of immediate serious bodily harm;
- assault in any degree;
- false imprisonment;
- harassment;
- stalking;
- trespass;
- malicious destruction of property
- misuse of telephone facilities and equipment;
- misuse of electronic communication or interactive computer service;
- revenge porn;
- visual surveillance;
- visual surveillance with prurient intent; or
- camera surveillance.1
Note: You can file in Maryland if one of the above acts happened in Maryland or if you live in Maryland but the act(s) happened in another state.2
1 MD Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-1503(a)(1)
1 MD Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-1503(a)(2)