Protection from Abuse and Violence

Peace Orders - Protection from Abuse

Peace Orders are available to a person needing protection from a:

• Person with whom there is no special relationship as required by a Protective Order
• Significant other
• Neighbor
• Co-worker
• Acquaintance
• Stranger

• Protection from Abuse and Violence
• After Hours Assistance
• Protective Orders and Peace Orders
• Protection from Domestic Violence
• Peace Orders and Protection from Abuse >

Library Resources

• Peace Orders and Protective Orders
• Considerations When Filing a Petition for Relief from Domestic Violence in Maryland
• Petition for a Maryland Peace Order and How it Differs from a Domestic Violence Case

Frequent Questions

• I have been abused by my spouse/live-in partner, what relief can I seek?
• What is the difference between a Protective Order and a Peace Order?
• How can I obtain a Protective Order?