A. was purpertrated that causes serious bodily harm;

               B. amounts to an assault;

                C. attempted or complted rape;

               D. false inmprisonment;

               E. stalking;

               F. child abuse;

        The objective of obtaining a peace order is to have a court order in place that will prevent a person from committing certain acts such as the above with the objective of maintaining the safety of the person who is applying for the peace order.

        Peace orders usully apply to certain relationships that the law does not consider an intimate or domestic type of relationship. This woujld generally include people who have been dating but not actually iving together, neighbors, peaple you work with or acquaintances.

        In situations involving case of a peace orders the applicant must establish to the court or court judge that they have been subject to certain acts like as criminal harassment, criminal trespass or malicious destruction of property during the previous thirty days.

What is a Peace Order of court?

A Peace Order is a type of court order that is available from a judge that can be granted when a person has been subjected to certain types of conduct from other persons such as a stranger, a neighbor, a person in an unmarried relationship that causes offensive conduct.

If a person is eligible to file for a Protective Order against domestic violence, he or she is not eligible to file for a Peace Order.

In the state of Maryland, an individual eligible for a Peace Order must prove one of the following acts in which the act occurred within the last 30 days whihc includes, an act that inflicts bodily harm, an act that places the person in fear of bodily harm, any type of an assault, rape or sexual offense, different types of false imprisonment, harassment, stalking, trespassing or malicious destruction of different types of property. The Plaintiff also needs to show that the act is likely to happen again.

A Court may order an individual to refrain from threatening or committing an act, end all or certain types of contact, stay away from the victim’s residence, place of employment or school. The Court also has the authority to order the parties to participate in joint or individual counseling or joint mediation. Peace Orders can be issued for up to 6 months.

Temporary Peace Order - Upon your application for a temporary peace order or temporary protective order, the court will immediately issue a temporary peace order or temporary protective order good, usually, for seven days, after which time, the court will hole a full hearing on whether to grant a peace order or protective order good for six months.

Issue - disputed point in a case. Also, to send out officially as in to issue an order.

Consent A judgment agreed on by the parties and submitted to the court for its approval and sanction.

Default Judgment- a judgment rendered against an individual because of his or her failure to appear or answer.

Offeree - person to whom an offer is made.

Offeror - person tendering an offer.

Attorney at Law - lawyer or licensed advocate authorized by the courts to prepare, manage and try cases in court, to prepare legal documents, and otherwise to represent the interests of citizens.

Attorney-in-Fact - private person authorized by another to act in his her place, either for the transaction of business in general or for some particular purpose, as to do a specified act.

Attorney-of-Record - lawyer assigned or retained to represent a client.

Suspended Sentence - postponed execution of sentence; sentence is imposed, and execution of sentence is suspended, postponed, or stayed for a period and on conditions set by the judge.

Suspension of driver's - temporary withdrawal of driving privileges.

Sustain - court decision upholding an objection or a motion.

Penalties For Violation of a Protective Order or a Peace Order in Maryland Can Be Severe: For Violation of a Protective Order, First Offense: up to 90 days in jail and a fine of $1,000 For Violation of a Protective Order, Second or Subsequent Offense: up to 1 year in jail and a fine of $2,500 For Violation of a Peace Order: up to 90 days in jail and a fine of $1,000

Bailiff - the court attendant who keeps order in the courtroom and who is responsible for the jury.

Bankruptcy - a body of cases and statutes concerning persons or businesses who cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Debtors may be released or discharged from their debts completely or allowed to repay them in whole or in part on a manageable schedule. Federal bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings. The person with the debts is known as the debtor and the persons or companies to whom the debtor owes money are known as creditors.

Sworn Complaint - a witnessed, sworn complaint filed with the Clerk of the Court.

Temporary Relief - an action by a court granting one party an order designed to protect its interest pending further action by the court.

Temporary Restraining Order - a court order forbidding certain actions until a full hearing can be held.

Testamentary Capacity - the legal ability to make a will.

Bail - cash or property deposited with the court to procure release of a defendant in a criminal proceeding by insuring his or her future appearance in court, and compelling him her to remain within the jurisdiction of the court.

Bail Bond - an agreement to take responsibility for a defendant and ensure his her appearance in court. In signing the form, the person posting the bond agrees to forfeit the bond if the defendant fails to appear in court as ordered.

Time served - a period of time already served in jail for an offense or on a charge before conviction.

Title - the legal ownership of property, usually real property or automobiles.

Bar - the railing separating spectators from the space occupied by the judges, lawyers, and other participants in a trial. Also, the lawyers within a jurisdiction.

Bar Examination - a state examination qualifying the law school graduates to practice law.

Children -- a parent or guardian can apply for a protective order on behalf of minor children

Testator - a person who makes a will.

Testimony - evidence given by a witness under oath. Testimony does not include evidence from physical evidence and documents.

Third Individual - a party not actively involved in a legal proceeding, an agreement, or transaction, but affected by it.

Opinion - a judge’s written explanation of the decision of the court or of a majority of judges. A dissenting opinion opposes the majority opinion because of the reasoning and or the principles of law on which the decision is based. A concurring opinion agrees with the decision of the court but offers different reasoning. A per curiam opinion is an unsigned opinion of the court.

Financial support -- a protective ordeer can require the subject to continue making court ordered support payments.

Testamentary Trust - a trust set up by a will, effective only upon the death of the person.

Third-Individual Claim - an action by the defendant to bring a third party into the legal action.

Opening Statement - the initial statement made by lawyers for each side, outlining the facts each intends to prove during the trial.

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