§ 4-701. Definitions

MD Fam L Code § 4-701 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Abuse” has the meaning stated in § 4-501(b)(1) of this title.

(c)    “Domestic violence” means abuse occurring between:

(1)    current or former spouses or cohabitants;

(2)    persons who have a child in common; or

(3)    persons currently or formerly involved in a dating relationship.

(d)    “Domestic violence program” is a program established in accordance with § 4-515 of this title.

(e)    “Local team” means the multidisciplinary and multiagency domestic violence fatality review team established for a county in accordance with this subtitle.

(f)    “Serious physical injury” has the meaning stated in § 3-201 of the Criminal Law Article.