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2016 Maryland Code
Family Law
Title 4 - Spouses
Subtitle 5 - Domestic Violence
Part II - Household Violence
§ 4-508. Sanctions for violating order

MD Fam L Code § 4-508 (2016) What's This?

(a) In general. -- An interim protective order, temporary protective order, and final protective order issued under this subtitle shall state that a violation of the order may result in:

(1) criminal prosecution; and

(2) imprisonment or fine or both.

(b) Contempt. -- A temporary protective order and final protective order issued under this subtitle shall state that a violation of the order may result in a finding of contempt.

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