Maryland General Waiver and Release (Bilingual — Spanish Format— - for use with shielding of domestic violence and peace order records is a legal document, a waiver and release form, available in both English and Spanish. This form allows a petitioner for a Domestic Violence or Peace Order in Maryland to shield their records from public view, and can be used by both victims and respondents. The form consists of two parts: the Waiver of Right to Notice and the Waiver of Right to Appeal. The Waiver of Right to Notice allows the petitioner to waive their right to notice of any action taken on the Domestic Violence or Peace Order. The Waiver of Right to Appeal allows them to waive their right to appeal any decision made in the order. The form must be signed and notarized, and can be used to shield any information related to the Domestic Violence or Peace Order, including any court filings, court proceedings, or hearing transcripts. The form also allows for the shielding of any information related to the safety of the parties involved, such as the address of the petitioner or respondent, phone numbers, or other contact information. The Maryland General Waiver and Release (Bilingual — Spanish Format— - for use with shielding of domestic violence and peace order records is available in two different types: The Petitioner's Release and Waiver of Rights and the Respondent's Release and Waiver of Rights.