Maryland § 4-505.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-505.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-505.1.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Child advocacy center” means a center established under § 11–928 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(3) “File electronically” means to send, communicate, receive, or store by electronic means.
(4) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article.
(5) “Vulnerable adult program” means:
(i) a program implemented under § 14–201 of this article; or
(ii) any program that receives federal or State funding to prevent abuse of or assist vulnerable adults.
(b) A petitioner may file electronically a petition for a temporary protective order with a court from:
(1) a domestic violence prevention or assistance program;
(2) a sexual assault prevention or assistance program;
(3) a human trafficking prevention or assistance program;
(4) a child advocacy center;
(5) a vulnerable adult program;
(6) a hospital where the petitioner is receiving medical treatment, while the petitioner is at the hospital; or
(7) another location approved by the court.
(c) The hospital shall refer the petitioner filing a petition on the grounds of:
(1) domestic violence:
(i) to a hospital–based domestic violence prevention or assistance program; or
(ii) if there is not a hospital–based domestic violence prevention or assistance program, to a community–based domestic violence prevention or assistance program; and
(2) sexual assault to a community–based sexual assault prevention or assistance program.
(d) A court that receives a petition filed electronically in accordance with this section shall hold a hearing on the petition through the use of video conferencing on:
(1) the same business day if the petition is filed during regular court hours and the court is open; or
(2) the next business day the court is open if the petition is not filed during regular court hours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-505.1
What does Maryland Code § 4-505.1 cover?
Section 4-505.1 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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