# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

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

### Subtitle 8A. Juvenile Causes -- Children Other Than Cinas and Adults

#### Section 3-8A-26

Pursuant to the procedure provided in the Maryland Rules, the court may make an appropriate order directing, restraining, or otherwise controlling the conduct of a person who is properly before the court under this subtitle, if:

(1) The court finds that the conduct:

  (i) Is or may be detrimental or harmful to a child over whom the court has jurisdiction;

  (ii) Will tend to defeat the execution of an order or disposition made or to be made; or

  (iii) Will assist in the rehabilitation of or is necessary for the welfare of the child; and

(2) Notice of the application or motion and its grounds has been given as prescribed by the Maryland Rules.

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