Printable Maryland Petition For Contempt Template

The Maryland Petition For Contempt form is a legal document used to request the court's intervention when an individual fails to comply with a court order, particularly in cases involving protective orders. This form allows the petitioner to detail the violations committed by the respondent and seek appropriate remedies from the court. If you need to fill out this form, click the button below to get started.

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The Maryland Petition for Contempt form serves as a crucial tool for individuals seeking to enforce court orders, particularly in cases involving protective orders. This form is designed for use in both Circuit and District Courts of Maryland and must be filled out accurately to ensure proper legal proceedings. It includes essential details such as the names and addresses of both the petitioner and the respondent, alongside the case number. The petitioner must clearly outline the specific violations of the court order, providing a detailed account of when, where, and how these violations occurred. If the petitioner fears for their safety, they are not required to disclose their address. The form also allows the petitioner to request specific relief from the court, including the possibility of jail time for the respondent if they continue to disregard the court's order. Additionally, the form includes a section for certifying the service of the petition to the involved parties, ensuring that all legal requirements are met. Understanding how to properly complete and submit this form is vital for those looking to uphold their rights and ensure compliance with court mandates.

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Name of Violator

☐ Mark this box if this form contains Restricted Information.

☐ CIRCUIT COURT ☐ DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR
Located at		Telephone	City/County
	Court Address
		Case No.

NOTE: Respondent will be served a copy of this completed document. Petitioner does not need to give an address if doing so risks further harm.

Name of Petitioner on Original Court Order		vs.	Name of Respondent on Original Court Order
Street Address, Apt. No.	Home		Street Address, Apt. No.	Home
City, State, Zip			City, State, Zip
	Work			Work
E-mail		Telephone	E-mail		Telephone

PETITION FOR CONTEMPT (Violation of Protective Order)

MDEC counties only: If this submission contains Restricted Information (confidential by statute, rule or court order) you must file a Notice Regarding Restricted Information Pursuant to Rule 20-201.1 (form MDJ-008) with this submission, and check the Restricted Information box on this form.

I,	Name	, state that:
1. On		☐ the court ordered the following:
	Date

		OR
☐ a copy of a protective order issued by the following out-of-state (or Native American) court:
		was filed with this court.
2. Regarding that court order, I am the ☐ petitioner ☐ respondent ☐ other (explain)
3.	Name of Violator	has violated the court order as follows: (state in detail when, where, and how the
	Name of Violator
violation occurred)

I request the court grant an order finding that

is in contempt of court and grant any other relief necessary in this case.

☐I request that the court send the respondent to jail until the court's order is obeyed.

	Date			Signature
	Date
Telephone Number		Fax		Printed Name
Telephone Number		Fax
	E-mail			Street Address (unless confidential)
	E-mail
			CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE	City, State, Zip
			CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that I served a copy of this petition upon the following party or parties by ☐ mailing first-class mail, postage prepaid

☐ hand delivery, on			Date		to:
			Date
		Name					Address
							City, State, Zip
		Name					Address
							City, State, Zip
		Date				Signature of Party Serving
Home Address:			DESCRIPTION OF ALLEGED VIOLATOR
Home Address:
Home Telephone:				Work Address:
Work Telephone:				Employer:
Work Hours:			Other Places/Times They Can Be Found:
DESCRIPTION: Driver’s License #					State	Race	Sex	Ht
Wt	Hair	Eyes	DOB		FBI #	SID #	SSN XXX-XX-
Complexion		Tattoos, Marks, Scars					Other
CC-DC-DV-007 (Rev. 04/2022)					Reset			PECDV

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Form Attributes

Fact Name	Description
Governing Law	The Maryland Petition for Contempt form is governed by Maryland Rule 15-207, which outlines the procedures for enforcing protective orders.
Purpose of the Form	This form is used to request the court to find a respondent in contempt for violating a protective order.
Confidential Information	If the form contains restricted information, the petitioner must file a Notice Regarding Restricted Information along with the form.
Service of Process	The petitioner must certify that they have served a copy of the petition to the other party, either by mail or hand delivery.

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