# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

### Subtitle 15. Peace Orders

#### Section 3-1507

(a) An interim peace order, temporary peace order, and final peace 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 peace order and final peace order issued under this subtitle shall state that a violation of the order may result in a finding of contempt.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)