A Maryland Petition to Modify/Rescind/Extend Peace Order is a legal process for requesting changes to a court order issued by the Maryland District Court to protect a person from harassment, abuse, or fear of harm. This petition may be filed by either the petitioner (the person who originally requested the order) or the respondent (the person against whom the order was issued). The petition is used to either modify, rescind, or extend the original order. There are three types of Maryland Petition to Modify/Rescind/Extend Peace Order: 1. Petition to Modify: A Petition to Modify is used to request changes to an existing peace order. This includes changing the duration of the order, changing the terms of the order, or adding new terms to the order. 2. Petition to Rescind: A Petition to Rescind is used to request the court to eliminate or invalidate an existing peace order. 3. Petition to Extend: A Petition to Extend is used to request an extension of the duration of the existing peace order. This is typically used when the petitioner believes that the current order does not provide adequate protection.
Maryland Petition to Modify/Rescind/Extend Peace Order
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Maryland peace orders are serious civil court orders, and they can stay on your record in forever if you don't take action.
Yes, a peace order may be rescinded or terminated after giving notice to all the parties (e.g., petitioner, petitioner's employer, respondent) and a hearing. Can I appeal a peace order? Yes, a peace order may be appealed to the Circuit Court in the county of the District Court that issued the judgment.
Yes, you can ask the court to rescind a protective order. Notice must be given to all affected persons eligible for relief and the respondent. A hearing is also required. The court form is available online through the Maryland Courts website.
5: Extending a Peace Order. After a hearing and good cause shown, the Court may extend the length of a Peace Order by six (6) months. The form you use to make this request is available at the Clerk's office where you originally obtained the Peace Order.
Yes, you can ask the court to rescind a protective order. Notice must be given to all affected persons eligible for relief and the respondent. A hearing is also required. The court form is available online through the Maryland Courts website.
As long as a protective order hasn't expired, you can ask the court to modify or change it. That includes asking to rescind or extend it. Complete a Petition to Modify/Rescind/Extend (form CC-DC-DV-006). The clerk will notify the Respondent and schedule a hearing within 30 days.
For the order to be modified or extended in Maryland, the petitioner must file a request in writing that explains the reason for the order to be changed or extended. The court schedules a hearing and sends notice to both parties to come to court to be heard on the issue.
