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§ 3-821. Orders directing, restraining, or controlling conduct of persons before the court

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction--Jurisdiction/Special Causes of Action (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 8. Juvenile Causes--Children in Need of Assistance (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-821
§ 3-821. Orders directing, restraining, or controlling conduct of persons before the court
Conduct subject to powers of the court
(a) The court, on its own motion or on application of a party, may issue an appropriate order directing, restraining, or otherwise controlling the conduct of a person who is properly before the court, if the court finds that the conduct:
(1) Is or may be detrimental or harmful to a child over whom the court has jurisdiction;
(2) Will tend to defeat the execution of an order or disposition made or to be made under this subtitle; or
(3) Will assist in the rehabilitation of or is necessary for the welfare of the child.
Notice of proposed order
(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall apply to a person not a party to the petition if the person is given:
(1) Notice of the proposed order controlling the person's conduct; and
(2) The opportunity to contest the entry of the proposed order.
Enforceability of order
(c) An order issued under this section is enforceable under Title 15, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules.

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Added by Acts 2001, c. 415, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-821, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 3-821
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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