Section 3-821 - Order controlling conduct of person before court. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-821. Order controlling conduct of person before court.
 

(a)  In general.- The court, on its own motion or on application of a party, may issue an appropriate order directing, restraining, or otherwise controlling the conduct of a person who is properly before the court, if the court finds that the conduct: 

(1) Is or may be detrimental or harmful to a child over whom the court has jurisdiction; 

(2) Will tend to defeat the execution of an order or disposition made or to be made under this subtitle; or 

(3) Will assist in the rehabilitation of or is necessary for the welfare of the child. 

(b)  Application to person not party to petition.- Subsection (a) of this section shall apply to a person not a party to the petition if the person is given: 

(1) Notice of the proposed order controlling the person's conduct; and 

(2) The opportunity to contest the entry of the proposed order. 

(c)  Enforcement.- An order issued under this section is enforceable under Title 15, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules. 
 

[2001, ch. 415, § 3.]