PEACE
ORDERS
IN MARYLAND
(Also referred to as Restraining Orders)

THE HELP YOU NEED WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST!

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If you are contemplating the filing of a peace order (also referred to as a restraining order) or have been served with a peace order (also referred to as a restraining order) CALL RENE SANDLER TODAY. Do not wait to hire counsel. Rene Sandler will make a difference for you in your peace order case.

IF YOU ARE OBTAINING A PEACE ORDER or HAVE BEEN SERVED WITH A PEACE ORDER (also referred to as a restraining order) SEEK LEGAL COUNSEL.

WHAT IS A PEACE ORDER (also referred to as a restraining order)?

A peace order is a civil protection order that must be filed in the District Court of Maryland.

There are three types of peace orders
(also referred to as restraining orders) :

Interim peace orders
An Interim Peace Order is filed at the Commissioner's Office only when the District Court clerk's office is NOT open for business (for example, on the weekends, evenings, or holidays) and is effective only until a hearing for a temporary peace order, which would generally be held on the next day that the District Court is open.
Temporary peace orders
A hearing will be scheduled and held on the temporary order and the Respondent (recipient of the order) may or may not be present. The Temporary Order is effective for up to 7 days after the order is served (but it can be extended for up to 30 days). If both the Petitioner and Respondent agree, the Court may go to a Final Hearing on the date of the Temporary Order hearing.
Final peace orders
A Final Peace Order can be effective for up to six (6) months. The standard of proof at the final hearing is preponderance of the evidence.

Maryland Peace Orders If you have a security clearance, a professional license or certifications in certain fields, the entry of a peace order (also referred to as a restraining order) may affect your employment. Hiring a skilled advocate who regularly handles peace orders can be helpful to you and make a difference if you are served with a peace order (also referred to as a restraining order).

If you are contemplating the filing of a peace order (also referred to as a restraining order) or have been served with a peace order CALL RENE SANDLER TODAY. Do not wait to hire counsel. Rene Sandler will make a difference for you in your peace order case.

Comparing Maryland Protective Orders and Peace Orders

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A person is eligible for a Peace Order IF within the preceding thirty days before filing one or more of the following acts occurred:

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; as defined by MD Criminal Code 3-303-308 ;
False imprisonment;
Harassment as defined by MD Criminal Code 3-803;
Stalking as defined by MD Criminal Code 3-802;
Trespass;
Malicious destruction of property as defined by MD Criminal Code 6-301;
Misuse of telephone facilities and equipment, Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law 3-804;
Misuse of electronic communication or interactive computer service, Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law 3-805;
Revenge porn Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law 3-809; or
Criminal visual surveillance Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law 3-901, 3-902, or 3-903

For additional information please reviewthe Maryland Court's Web Site

PEACE ORDERS IN MARYLAND (Also referred to as Restraining Orders)

THE HELP YOU NEED WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST!

WHAT IS A PEACE ORDER (also referred to as a restraining order)?

PEACE
ORDERS
IN MARYLAND
(Also referred to as Restraining Orders)