{"id":373873,"date":"2016-10-28T14:14:29","date_gmt":"2016-10-28T19:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/maryland-law\/maryland-peace-order-laws.html"},"modified":"2025-05-20T14:57:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T19:57:32","slug":"maryland-peace-order-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/maryland-law\/maryland-peace-order-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Peace Order Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Maryland Peace Order Laws<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/kit-yona-m-a\/\">Kit Yona, M.A.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/catherine-hodder-esq\/\">Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            May 20, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<h3>A Maryland peace order is a legal measure that protects victims of certain offenses committed by individuals with whom they do not have a close personal relationship. These offenses include assault, stalking, harassment, and revenge porn.<\/h3>\r\n<p>Victims of abusive crimes in Maryland can gain access to a protective court order. The type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/domestic-violence\/domestic-violence-orders-of-protection-and-restraining-orders.html\" title=\"restraining order\">restraining order<\/a> they qualify for depends on the people involved and the crimes committed. For those who don&#8217;t have a close relationship with their abuser, a Maryland peace order offers relief from a variety of offenses.<\/p>\r\n<p>It&#8217;s important to know which Maryland order of protection you should apply for. This guide will explain the differences between peace orders and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/maryland-law\/maryland-protective-orders-laws.html\" title=\"domestic violence protection orders\">domestic violence protection orders<\/a>, what relief a peace order offers, and how to navigate Maryland&#8217;s legal system to get one. Read on to gain a better understanding of Maryland peace orders.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Maryland Peace Order Laws &#8211; Peace Orders vs. Protective Orders<\/h2>\r\n<p>While Maryland peace orders and domestic violence protective orders share many of the same protections, the requirements for acquiring one are quite different. A domestic violence act of abuse needs to occur between <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/family-law\/md-code-family-sect-4-501\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family members, household members, and people in intimate relationships<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Spouses<\/li>\r\n<li>Former spouses<\/li>\r\n<li>People with a child in common<\/li>\r\n<li>Cohabitants (people having a sexual relationship who have lived together for at least 90 days before the filing of a petition for a protective order)<\/li>\r\n<li>Family through consanguinity (blood relatives)<\/li>\r\n<li>Family through marriage (in-laws)<\/li>\r\n<li>Family through adoption<\/li>\r\n<li>Parents, children, stepparents, and stepchildren who have lived together for at least 90 days before the filing of a petition for a protective order<\/li>\r\n<li>Vulnerable adults (people who cannot meet their daily needs alone)<\/li>\r\n<li>People in a sexual relationship within one year of the filing of a petition for a protective order<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If a victim is in any of these relationships with their abuser, they need to file for a domestic violence protective order instead. You can learn more about domestic violence, protective orders, and other helpful programs at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/maryland-law\/maryland-domestic-violence-laws.html\" title=\"FindLaw&#039;s Maryland Domestic Violence Laws\">FindLaw&#8217;s Maryland Domestic Violence Laws<\/a> article.<\/p>\r\n<p>Victims who don&#8217;t share a close, personal relationship with their abuser can file for a Maryland peace order instead. Employers can file <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1503\/#:~:text=any%20of%20the%20following%20acts%20against%20the%20petitioner%27s%20employee%20at%20the%20employee%27s%20workplace\" title=\"on behalf of employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on behalf of employees<\/a> who have suffered abuse at their workplace from a co-worker or another person. A victim who suffered <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1503\/#:~:text=A%20petitioner%20may%20seek%20relief%20under%20this%20subtitle%20by%20filing%20with%20the%20court%2C\" title=\"any of the following offenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">any of the following offenses<\/a> can file for a peace order:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Assault in any degree<\/li>\r\n<li>Causing serious bodily harm<\/li>\r\n<li>False imprisonment<\/li>\r\n<li>Harassment<\/li>\r\n<li>Malicious destruction of property<\/li>\r\n<li>Misuse of electronic communication or interactive computer service<\/li>\r\n<li>Misuse of telephone facilities and equipment<\/li>\r\n<li>Placing the petitioner or the petitioner&#8217;s employee in fear of imminent serious bodily harm<\/li>\r\n<li>Sexual offenses<\/li>\r\n<li>Stalking<\/li>\r\n<li>Trespass<\/li>\r\n<li>Revenge porn<\/li>\r\n<li>Visual surveillance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Peace orders use provisions to provide relief for victims. The conditions used in a peace order depend on the situation and the needs of the victim. The <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1505\/\" title=\"available provisions are\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">available provisions are<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The respondent (abuser) must not commit or threaten to commit any abusive act that qualifies for a peace order against the petitioner (victim) or the petitioner&#8217;s employee<\/li>\r\n<li>The respondent must not contact, attempt to contact, or harass the petitioner or the petitioner&#8217;s employee<\/li>\r\n<li>The respondent must not enter the residence of the petitioner or the petitioner&#8217;s employee<\/li>\r\n<li>The respondent must stay away from the place of employment, school, or temporary residence of the petitioner or the petitioner&#8217;s employee<\/li>\r\n<li>The respondent or petitioner must participate in supervised professional counseling or mediation (final peace order only)<\/li>\r\n<li>Either party is required to pay filing fees and costs (final peace order only)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Unlike final and temporary protective orders, a judge can <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1505\/\" title=\"issue mutual peace orders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">issue mutual peace orders<\/a> if both parties have filed and pose a threat to one another. Criminal charges are not necessary to file for a peace order, but they will likely affect the judge&#8217;s decision.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Maryland Peace Order Laws &#8211; Obtaining a Peace Order<\/h2>\r\n<p>Victims must file for a peace order within 30 days of the offense. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdcourts.gov\/legalhelp\/peaceorders\" title=\"three different peace orders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three different peace orders<\/a>. Each has unique aspects, but the main differences are how to get them and how long they last.<\/p>\r\n<p>All require that the petitioner (victim) fill out the proper paperwork. These forms are available at the district court clerk&#8217;s office, the district court commissioner&#8217;s office, or through the following links:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdcourts.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/court-forms\/district\/forms\/peace\/dcpo001.pdf\/dcpo001.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Petition for Peace Order (form DC-PO-001)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdcourts.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/import\/courtforms\/joint\/ccdcpo001a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peace Order Addendum (form CC-DC-PO-001A)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdcourts.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/import\/district\/forms\/peace\/dcpo001s.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peace Order Supplement (form DC-PO-1S)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>It&#8217;s possible to get help with filing through <a href=\"https:\/\/mcasa.org\/survivors\/sali\" title=\"sexual assault advocates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sexual assault advocates<\/a>. They&#8217;ve helped victims before and are a tremendous help. You can also get assistance from a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/domestic-violence\/maryland\/?fli=dcta\" title=\"Maryland peace orders attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland peace order attorney<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Filing takes place in the district court clerk&#8217;s office during the court&#8217;s business hours, not the circuit court. There is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.state.md.us\/sites\/default\/files\/court-forms\/dca109.pdf\" title=\"fee of $56 to file for a peace order\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fee of $56 to file for a peace order<\/a>. The court can waive the fee if you can&#8217;t afford it.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you need immediate relief but the courts are closed, <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1503-1\/\" title=\"you can file at the district court commissioner&#039;s office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you can file at the district court commissioner&#8217;s office<\/a>, which is open 24 hours a day. If the preponderance of the evidence shows there&#8217;s a present danger, an <b>interim peace order<\/b> is issued. This offers protection until the end of the second court business day (or third if the court isn&#8217;t open).<\/p>\r\n<p>If you file with the district court clerk, they&#8217;ll take your petition to a judge. The judge may ask you additional questions. If the judge finds that the respondent (abuser) poses a threat, a <b>temporary peace order<\/b> is issued. If done without contacting the respondent, it&#8217;s called ex parte. <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1504\/\" title=\"Temporary peace orders last seven days or until the final peace order hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The temporary peace order lasts seven days or until the final peace order hearing<\/a>. An extension of 30 days is possible for good cause.<\/p>\r\n<p>Law enforcement can serve the respondent with a copy of the peace order. The fee is $60, and the court cannot waive it. Any adult can serve the order, but the victim should never serve their abuser. The provisions of the order are enforceable once served. The final peace order hearing <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1505\/\" title=\"takes place no longer than 7 days after service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">takes place no longer than 7 days after service<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Whether or not a judge issues a temporary peace order, the final peace order court hearing will rule on a permanent order. Both parties can offer their sides of the story, call witnesses, and present evidence. If <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1505\/\" title=\"the petitioner proves that the respondent is an ongoing danger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the petitioner proves that the respondent is an ongoing danger<\/a>, a <b>final peace order<\/b> is issued. It goes into immediate effect, and the respondent is served in the courtroom.<\/p>\r\n<p>A final peace order <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1505\/\" title=\"can last up to six months\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can last up to six months<\/a>. If the petitioner files before the order expires, they can file for a six-month extension.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Maryland Peace Order Laws &#8211; Penalties for Violation<\/h2>\r\n<p>Maryland peace orders work because the penalties for violations are substantial. Law enforcement officers can arrest violators without a warrant if they have probable cause. <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1508\/\" title=\"Violation of a Maryland peace order\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Violation of a Maryland peace order<\/a> is a misdemeanor. Violations of temporary peace orders and final peace orders may also result in a contempt charge. Penalties include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>First violation<\/b>: Up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Any violation after the first<\/b>: Up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Providing false information when filing for a peace order is a misdemeanor. It&#8217;s punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Maryland Peace Order Laws &#8211; Review<\/h2>\r\n<p>Peace orders offer protection for victims to help them reclaim their lives. The table below recaps important information about Maryland peace orders.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Maryland Peace Orders Code Statutes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p><b>Code of Maryland<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><u>Subtitle 15 &#8211; Peace Orders<\/u><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1503\/\" title=\"Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1503<\/a> (<i>petition seeking relief<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1503-1\/\" title=\"Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1503.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1503.1<\/a> (<i>petition seeking relief &#8211; filing with commissioner; peace orders; penalties<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1504\/\" title=\"Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1504 \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1504<\/a> (<i>temporary peace orders<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1505\/\" title=\"Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1505 \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1505<\/a> (<i>peace order hearings and mutual peace orders<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1506\/\" title=\"Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1506<\/a> (<i>modification; rescission; appeals<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1508\/\" title=\"Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1508\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1508<\/a> (<i>penalties<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Acts of Abuse That Make a Victim Eligible for a Maryland Peace Order<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>Commission of any of the following offenses allows the victim to seek relief through a Maryland peace order:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Causing serious bodily harm<\/li>\r\n<li>Placing the petitioner or the petitioner&#8217;s employee in fear of imminent serious bodily harm<\/li>\r\n<li>Assault in any degree<\/li>\r\n<li>False imprisonment<\/li>\r\n<li>Harassment<\/li>\r\n<li>Stalking<\/li>\r\n<li>Trespass<\/li>\r\n<li>Malicious destruction of property<\/li>\r\n<li>Misuse of telephone facilities and equipment<\/li>\r\n<li>Misuse of electronic communication or interactive computer service<\/li>\r\n<li>Revenge porn<\/li>\r\n<li>Visual surveillance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1503\/\" title=\"Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1503<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Penalties for Violation of a Maryland Peace Order<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>Violating a Maryland peace order is a misdemeanor. Violations of temporary peace orders and final peace orders may also receive a contempt charge.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>First violation<\/b>: Up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Any violation after the first<\/b>: Up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Providing false information in a petition for a peace order is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.<\/p>\r\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1503-1\/\" title=\"Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1503.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1503.1<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1507\/\" title=\"Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings  Code Section 3-1507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1507<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/courts-and-judicial-proceedings\/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1508\/\" title=\"Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1508\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 3-1508<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Relationships Ineligible for Maryland Peace Orders<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>A victim should file for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/maryland-law\/maryland-protective-orders-laws.html\" title=\"domestic violence protective order\">domestic violence protective order<\/a> instead of a peace order if their relationship with the abuser is one of the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Spouses and former spouses<\/li>\r\n<li>Cohabitants (people having a sexual relationship who have lived together for at least 90 days before the filing of a petition for a protective order)<\/li>\r\n<li>Family through consanguinity (blood relatives), marriage (in-laws), or adoption<\/li>\r\n<li>Parents, children, stepparents, and stepchildren who have lived together for at least 90 days before the filing of a petition for a protective order<\/li>\r\n<li>Vulnerable adults (people who cannot meet their daily needs)<\/li>\r\n<li>People with a child in common<\/li>\r\n<li>People in a sexual relationship within one year of the filing of a petition for a protective order<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/family-law\/md-code-family-sect-4-501\/\" title=\"Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 4-501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 4-501<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Maryland Peace Order Filing Fees<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>The fee for filing for a peace order is $56. Service of process by the sheriff&#8217;s department is $60. The court can waive the filing fee for indigent petitioners but not the service fee.<\/p>\r\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.state.md.us\/sites\/default\/files\/court-forms\/dca109.pdf\" title=\"District Court of Maryland Cost Schedule as of 10\/2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">District Court of Maryland Cost Schedule as of 12\/2024<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><i><b>Note:<\/b> Maryland laws are subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts that include federal decisions, ballot initiatives, and other means. To confirm current codes, please consult a <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/domestic-violence\/maryland\/?fli=dcta\" title=\"Maryland peace orders attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Maryland peace order attorney<\/i><\/a><i> or conduct your own legal research.<\/i><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Maryland Peace Order Laws: Related Resources<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/maryland-law\/maryland-protective-orders-laws.html\" title=\"FindLaw, Maryland Protective Orders Laws\">Maryland Protective Orders Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/domestic-violence\/domestic-violence-orders-of-protection-and-restraining-orders.html\" title=\"Protective Orders and Restraining Orders - An Overview\">Protective Orders and Restraining Orders &#8211; An Overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.state.md.us\/district\/directories\/courtmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland District Court Locator<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.state.md.us\/district\/directories\/commissionermap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland District Court Commission&#8217;s Office Locator (for Interim Peace Orders)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdcourts.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/court-forms\/courtforms\/joint\/ccdcdvpo001br.pdf\/ccdcdvpo001br.pdf\" title=\"Peace Order or Protective Order? - Maryland Courts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peace Order or Protective Order? &#8211; Maryland Courts<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>Questions About Peace Orders? A Maryland Attorney Can Help<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re having problems with a Maryland protective order case, getting legal help is a good idea. A <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/domestic-violence\/maryland\/?fli=dcta\" title=\"Maryland peace orders attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland peace order attorney<\/a><i> <\/i>can assist you in getting the order you require.<i><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p>Facing a criminal case for violating a peace order? The charges against you are serious. A <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/criminal-law\/maryland\/?fli=dcta\" title=\"Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland criminal defense attorney<\/a> can review your case, explain your options, and stand with you in court.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"was-this-helpful\">\n    <div\n            class=\"was-this-helpful__question-container\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"was-this-helpful__question\"\n            role=\"group\"\n    >\n        <span\n                id=\"was-this-helpful__question\"\n                class=\"was-this-helpful__question fl-text-lg-bold\"\n        >Was this helpful?<\/span>\n        <button\n                class=\"was-this-helpful__button fl-text-sm\"\n                aria-label=\"Yes\"\n                value=\"yes\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"was-this-helpful__button-text fl-text-bold\">Yes<\/span>\n            <i class=\"was-this-helpful__button-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" 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