Maryland Request to Register Out-of-State Order of Protection (Family Law 4-508.1) is a legal document used to register an out-of-state order of protection in the state of Maryland. The document is typically filled out and submitted by the petitioner who is seeking protection from a person who lives in another state. It can also be filed by an attorney, law enforcement officer, or a victim advocate on behalf of the petitioner. The request must include the petitioner’s name, the respondent’s name, the state in which the order of protection was issued, the date it was issued, and a copy of the order. There are two types of Maryland Request to Register Out-of-State Order of Protection (Family Law 4-508.1): 1. Emergency Order of Protection: This request is used to register an emergency out-of-state order of protection in Maryland. An emergency order of protection is issued without notice to the respondent and is effective only for a limited time. 2. Final Order of Protection: This request is used to register a final out-of-state order of protection in Maryland. A final order of protection is issued after the respondent has received notice of the petition and a hearing has taken place. It is effective until it is modified or terminated.