These materials are designed for advocates who represent survivors of domestic violence in Maryland. Others may also find the information useful.

Vinelink is a free public service provided by the Governor's Office of Crime Control & Prevention that allows victims, law enforcement, etc., to register to recieve updates on the case status of an offender.

Overview of Legal Options - Descriptions with citation of the various civil and criminal remedies. (Author: Maryland Legal Assistance Network)

Types of relief available via a protective order - A table (with citations) that compares the relief available under the interim, temporary and final orders. (Author: Maryland Legal Assistance Network)

Comparison between the protective order and the peace order – Produced by the House of Ruth and updated by Maryland Legal Assistance Network (September 2003).

Protection 24/7 A summary of the December 2002 change in the law (Author: Dorothy Lennig, House of Ruth)

Transfer of Domestic Violence Actions Between the Circuit and District Courts – guidance on procedures for the transfer of cases. (Maryland Circuit Court Rules 2-327)

Source: The sources are noted on the entries above.  Updated by the Maryland State Law Library (MSLL).