Section 4-512.1 - Domestic Violence Central Repository. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4-512.1. Domestic Violence Central Repository.
 

(a)  "Central Repository" defined.- In this section, "Central Repository" means the Domestic Violence Central Repository. 

(b)  Maintenance.- The Administrative Office of the Courts shall maintain a Domestic Violence Central Repository. 

(c)  Storing of orders.-  

(1) The Central Repository shall store the following domestic violence orders issued in the State: 

(i) interim protective orders; 

(ii) temporary protective orders; 

(iii) final protective orders; 

(iv) peace orders issued under Title 3, Subtitle 15 of the Courts Article; and 

(v) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, peace orders issued under Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article. 

(2) A peace order issued under Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article shall be stored only during the term of the peace order. 

(d)  Purpose.- The purposes of the Central Repository are to: 

(1) provide immediate access to domestic violence orders by judges, court personnel, and law enforcement agencies; 

(2) improve the courts' ability to respond effectively, promptly, and in a coordinated manner to domestic violence cases; 

(3) eliminate conflicting or simultaneous domestic violence orders by improving communication between the District Court and the circuit courts; 

(4) enhance the enforceability of domestic violence orders by law enforcement agencies; and 

(5) facilitate service of domestic violence orders. 
 

[2010, ch. 687.]