# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

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

### Subtitle 15. Peace Orders

#### Section 3-1509

(a) The Supreme Court of Maryland may adopt rules and forms to implement the provisions of this subtitle.

(b)

  (1) The Supreme Court of Maryland shall adopt a form for a petition under this subtitle.

  (2) A petition form shall contain notice to a petitioner that an individual who knowingly provides false information in a petition filed under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalties specified in Sec. 3-1503(d) of this subtitle.

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