2023 Maryland Statutes
Family Law
Title 4 - Spouses
Subtitle 5 - Domestic Violence
Part II - Household Violence
Section 4-508 - Sanctions for Violating Order

Universal Citation:
MD. Family Law Code § 4-508 (2023)
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    (a)    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)    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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