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MARYLAND — A Maryland appellate ruling is putting a spotlight on what can happen when someone seeking a peace or protective order cannot get the respondent served before the case reaches its hearing date.
Lack of service is not a rare procedural issue. Maryland Judiciary data specifically tracks cases dismissed for that reason; in one statewide reporting period, 12.3% of dismissed or denied peace-order matters were recorded as dismissed for lack of service.
Service matters because it formally puts the respondent on notice and allows the case to proceed. Maryland even requires peace-order petitioners to provide identifying information intended to help law enforcement locate and serve the respondent.
The issue comes as Maryland has already changed related protective-order timelines: legislation effective Oct. 1, 2026 expanded the normal temporary protective-order period from seven to 14 days and moved the deadline for the final hearing accordingly.
The larger question raised by the case: Should someone seeking court protection lose the case because authorities couldn’t find and serve the other person in time?
DV Court Watch retweeted
A Baltimore Sun analysis found that more than 10,800 domestic violence petitions have been dismissed in Maryland since 2020 because law enforcement failed to serve the accused — a problem that disproportionately affects Baltimore City and County and leaves survivors without legal protection through no fault of their own.
Maryland requires peace orders to be served within 30 days, a shorter window than most other states, and advocates say the strict deadline combined with staffing shortages and evasion tactics forces survivors to restart the process or abandon it entirely, sometimes after years of attempts.
Read more: bit.ly/475YWCM
📸: Kevin Richardson, @baltimoresun
DV Court Watch retweeted
A Montgomery County survivor's fight for a protective order reveals gaps in training, enforcement and judicial consistency across the state.
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Thank you @MontCoExec, @MC_Council_Katz and everyone who joined us at the proclamation to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. #DVAM2024 @mcpnews @MCSAONEWS @MoCoWomen @MoCoDHHS @DVCourtWatch
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A new report shows that the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office acquired more guns pursuant to domestic violence protective orders in 2022 than in any of the previous four years. thedailyrecord.com/2023/11/0… thedailyrecord.com/2023/11/0…
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Become a voice against violence and sustain our mission to end domestic violence. Together, we can create a world where families live in peace and safety: nnedv.org/join-now/
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We are beyond thrilled that MD Senate Bill 17 Child Custody - Cases Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence - Training for Judges PASSED and heads to the Governor's office for signature, to become law October 1, 2022. Thank you to everyone involved in getting this passed! ⚖️
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How can we hold courts accountable to ensure that survivors of domestic violence experience justice + safety when they challenge their abusers in court? @DVCourtWatch's blog shows you how they make an impact and how you can join them as a court watcher. cfp-dc.org/blog/2022/04/12/c…
ALT Quote from Leslie Hawes, Executive Director of Court Watch Montgomery: "People don't think about domestic violence if it doesn't affect them or their life, but it affects all of us. As a society, it deserves our attention."
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Know the signs. If someone needs help, please call the Family Justice Center at 240-773-0444 or the Crisis Center at 240-777-4000. @mcpnews @MontgomeryCoMD @MCSAONEWS
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Not sure how to help a friend or loved one in who might be an abusive relationship? Here are some tips. @MontgomeryCoMD @MCSAONEWS @mcpnews @MoCoWomen @MoCoCouncilMD @DVCourtWatch @HouseOfRuthMd @MNADV #DVAM
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Let's work together to end domestic violence.
Some highlights from our #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth kickoff event and yoga fundraiser info.
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Tune in at 9 am for the Domestic Violence Prevention Month Proclamation with the County Executive and the County Council! youtube.com/watch?v=qK0FaQ0e… #DVAM2021 @MontgomeryCoMD
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The DVCC is busy planning events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. We hope to see you at our events! #dvam #domesticviolence @MontgomeryCoMD @MoCoCouncilMD
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Call the Family Justice Center at 240-773-0444 or the Crisis Center at 240-777-4000 for help. You are not alone! #domesticviolence @mcpnews @MontgomeryCoMD
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Abusers often use guns to intimidate, threaten, control, and injure or kill their victims.
This IMPORTANT READ discusses rising rates of domestic violence and the dangers of surging gun sales amid this crisis. buff.ly/3z3vz0Z
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