§ 4–701
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 4-701 (2026)
Title 4. Spouses
Subtitle 7. Local Domestic Violence Fatality Review Teams
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Abuse” has the meaning stated in § 4-501(b)(1) of this title.
(c)
“Domestic violence” means abuse occurring between:
(1)
current or former spouses or cohabitants;
(2)
persons who have a child in common; or
(3)
persons currently or formerly involved in a dating relationship.
(d)
“Domestic violence program” is a program established in accordance with § 4-515 of this title.
(e)
“Local team” means the multidisciplinary and multiagency domestic violence fatality review team established for a county in accordance with this subtitle.
(f)
“Serious physical injury” has the meaning stated in § 3-201 of the Criminal Law Article.