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;
- Attempted or actual rape or sexual offense; (go to MD Statutes, and read sections 3-303 through 3-308 for the definitions);
- False imprisonment;
- Harassment;
- Stalking;
- Trespass; or
- Malicious destruction of property.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)