Section 3-1501 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-1501. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Commissioner.- "Commissioner" means a District Court commissioner appointed in accordance with Article IV, § 41G of the Maryland Constitution. 

(c)  Court.- "Court" means the District Court of Maryland. 

(d)  Final peace order.- "Final peace order" means a peace order issued by a judge under § 3-1505 of this subtitle. 

(e)  Interim peace order.- "Interim peace order" means an order that a commissioner issues under this subtitle pending a hearing by a judge on a petition. 

(f)  Petitioner.- "Petitioner" means an individual who files a petition under § 3-1503 of this subtitle. 

(g)  Residence.- "Residence" includes the yard, grounds, outbuildings, and common areas surrounding the residence. 

(h)  Respondent.- "Respondent" means an individual alleged in a petition to have committed an act specified in § 3-1503(a) of this subtitle against a petitioner. 

(i)  Temporary peace order.- "Temporary peace order" means a peace order issued by a judge under § 3-1504 of this subtitle. 
 

[1999, ch. 404; 2002, ch. 235, §§ 1, 3.]