Maryland § 5-601
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-601, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-601.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Ammunition” has the meaning stated in § 5–133.1 of this title.
(c) “Extreme risk protective order” means a civil interim, temporary, or final protective order issued in accordance with this subtitle.
(d) “Firearm” has the meaning stated in § 5–101 of this title.
(e) (1) “Petitioner” means an individual who files a petition for an extreme risk protective order under this subtitle.
(2) “Petitioner” includes:
(i) a physician, psychologist, clinical social worker, licensed clinical professional counselor, clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric and mental health nursing, psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed clinical marriage or family therapist, or health officer or designee of a health officer who has examined the individual;
(ii) a law enforcement officer;
(iii) the spouse of the respondent;
(iv) a cohabitant of the respondent;
(v) a person related to the respondent by blood, marriage, or adoption;
(vi) an individual who has a child in common with the respondent;
(vii) a current dating or intimate partner of the respondent; and
(viii) a current or former legal guardian of the respondent.
(f) “Respondent” means a person against whom a petition for an extreme risk protective order is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-601
What does Maryland Code § 5-601 cover?
Section 5-601 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-601?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-601" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-601 apply to my situation?
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