Section 4-701 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4-701. Definitions.
 

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

(b)  Abuse.- "Abuse" has the meaning stated in § 4-501(b)(1) of this title. 

(c)  Domestic violence.- "Domestic violence" means abuse occurring between: 

(1) current or former spouses or cohabitants; 

(2) persons who have a child in common; or 

(3) persons currently or formerly involved in a dating relationship. 

(d)  Domestic violence program.- "Domestic violence program" is a program established in accordance with § 4-515 of this title. 

(e)  Local team.- "Local team" means the multidisciplinary and multiagency domestic violence fatality review team established for a county in accordance with this subtitle. 

(f)  Serious physical injury.- "Serious physical injury" has the meaning stated in § 3-201 of the Criminal Law Article. 
 

[2005, ch. 233; 2006, ch. 44, § 6.]