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Restraining Orders

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Laws current as of August 27, 2025

How do I register my protective order in Maryland?

Although registering an order is not required for the order to be enforced, the Maryland Courts website has a form available for registering a foreign protection order here.  For advice on whether or not to register the order, you may want to talk to an attorney.  Go to our Maryland Finding a Lawyer page for referrals.