Maryland SB744 establishes penalties for knowingly interfering with custody orders by enticing or persuading a minor away from their lawful custodian.

Maryland SB744 amends the criminal law to address interference with custody orders. It prohibits knowingly and willfully enticing or persuading a minor away from their lawful custodian, court-appointed guardian, or person standing in loco parentis. Penalties increase with each offense, starting with a written warning for the first offense, escalating to civil fines for the second and third offenses, and culminating in misdemeanor charges with potential imprisonment for the fourth and subsequent offenses.

Maryland SB744 establishes penalties for knowingly interfering with custody orders by enticing or persuading a minor away from their lawful custodian.

Maryland SB744 amends the criminal law to address interference with custody orders. It prohibits knowingly and willfully enticing or persuading a minor away from their lawful custodian, court-appointed guardian, or person standing in loco parentis. Penalties increase with each offense, starting with a written warning for the first offense, escalating to civil fines for the second and third offenses, and culminating in misdemeanor charges with potential imprisonment for the fourth and subsequent offenses.