Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 4-508
Penalties for violations of orders
Effective Dec 18, 2002Added by Acts 1992, c. 65, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1992. Amended by Acts 1994, c. 469, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 2002, c. 235, § 3, eff. Dec. 18, 2002.State of Maryland
(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.
Added by Acts 1992, c. 65, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1992. Amended by Acts 1994, c. 469, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 2002, c. 235, § 3, eff. Dec. 18, 2002.