Maryland Request to Shield Consented to Protective Order Records is a process in Maryland in which a person can ask the court to protect their records from public disclosure. This process is intended to provide victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault with an additional layer of protection from potential harm or harassment. This process is similar to sealing a court record, but it does not completely seal the record. There are three types of Maryland Request to Shield Consented to Protective Order Records: 1. Request to Shield Records of a Consented to Protective Order: This is a request by an individual to keep records of a consented to protective order confidential. It is typically used when the plaintiff and defendant agree to the terms of the protective order and do not wish to have the records open to the public. 2. Request to Shield Records of a Protective Order: This is a request by an individual to keep records of a protective order confidential. It is typically used when the plaintiff and defendant do not agree to the terms of the protective order and wish to keep the records private. 3. Request to Shield Records of a Court-Ordered Protective Order: This is a request by an individual to keep records of a court-ordered protective order confidential. It is typically used when the court has ordered a protective order and the individual wishes to keep the records private.