§ 9-301 Definitions
§ 9-302 Jurisdiction over custody and visitation
§ 9-303 Conflict as to lawful custodian
§ 9-304 Prohibited acts – In this State
§ 9-305 Prohibited acts – Outside of this State
§ 9-306 Clear and present danger to child
§ 9-307 Penalties

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Terms Used In Maryland Code > FAMILY LAW > Title 9 > Subtitle 3 - Removal of Child From State; Child Abduction

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
  • including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.