New from the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA)!
Protective & Peace Order Cases in Maryland: A Practice Manual
The law library has acquired a 1st edition of Protective & Peace Order Cases in Maryland: A Practice Manual. Developed by a team of expert Maryland attorneys, clinical professors, and advocacy directors, this manual is an in-depth guide that provides a complete overview from beginning to end for initiating your petition. The manual includes the latest legislative changes and official forms for Petitions for Protection, Addendums for Respondent Descriptions, and Requests to Withhold Address from public access. It also provides expert advice on which path to take and where a peace order or protective order is right for you in terms of the eligibility requirements. Lastly, the manual provides the specialized knowledge required for post-judgment enforcement, record shielding, and navigating the critical differences between de novo circuit court appeals and Appellate Court reviews.
Call No.: KFM1294. P76 2026
AACPLL Peace Order & Protective Order:
The law library has created new and revised pages for Peace Order and Protective Order, which have been added to our wiki. They are available and ready for your review at this time.
Peace Orders and Protective Orders:
The FAQs provide links to assistance background information, legal resources, and referrals related to Peace Orders and Protective Orders in Maryland. The materials are intended for educational purposes only and are not legal advice.
Assistance and Support Services:
Maryland Court Help Center (Remote)
District Court Help Center (In-Person)
Online Educational Resources
Maryland Courts Resources
The Maryland Courts materials explain both protective and peace orders, including who may qualify, the difference between the two types of orders, and the protections available for each. The materials also describe the filing process, required forms, court procedures, hearing expectations, and how long interim, temporary, and final orders may remain in effect.
Maryland Access to Justice Videos
Maryland’s educational video series explain how each type of order work, court expectations, steps in the process, the protections available to the petitioner, and the responsibilities of respondents throughout the process.
People’s Law Library
The People’s Law Library of Maryland articles provides clear and user-friendly explanations of protective and peace orders, frequently asked questions, and comparisons between the two types of orders. These articles are especially useful for self-represented litigants.
Maryland Safe at Home Program
The Maryland Secretary of State’s “Safe at Home” Address Confidentiality Program helps victims protect their location information. This resource was created with the intention to assist victims of domestic violence, stalking, and individuals concerned about safety and privacy.
Library Resources
Our library collection also contains :
- Battered: What Can I Do? A Survival Manual 19th ed (Women’s Law Center, 2019) (SELF HELP KFM 1294.H8 2019)
- Domestic violence cases: handling them effectively in district and circuit courts / the House of Ruth Maryland Domestic Violence Legal Clinic & the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. Family and Juvenile Law Section (Maryland State Bar Association, 2017) (KFM1294 .H842 2017 and on Lexis in law library)
- Maryland judge’s domestic violence resource manual (Administrative Office of the Courts, Department of Family Administration, 2009-) (KFM1294 .M3 2009 and https://lipa.access.preservica.com/uncategorized/SO_0327aa31-3c2f-4f68-9a7f-7564262f5641/)
- Protective & Peace Order Cases in Maryland: A Practice Manual (Maryland State Bar Association, 2026) Chapter 8. (KFM1294. P76 2026)
- Practice manual for the Maryland lawyer. 6th Edition, (Maryland State Bar Association, 2023-) Chapter 9. (KFM1730 .A65 P7 2023 and on Lexis and Westlaw)
- Child safety : a guide for judges and attorneys / Therese Roe Lund, Jennifer Renne (American Bar Association, 2009) (KF3735 .L86 2009)
Where to find the FAQ pages:
Resource: Anne Arundel County Family Law Resources
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