Maryland Code § CJ-3-821

Section CJ-3-821
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(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.
(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.
(c) An order issued under this section is enforceable under Title 15, Chapter
200 of the Maryland Rules.

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