The Maryland Petition for Peace Order is a legal process that provides protection from abuse, threats, harassment, and stalking. The three different types of petitions are DC-PO-001, CC-DC-PO-001A, and DC-PO-001S. The DC-PO-001 petition is a standard petition for a peace order. It is used by those who feel threatened by someone they know, and who wish to seek a court order for protection. The petition must be completed and filed with the clerk in order for the court to review the case. The CC-DC-PO-001A petition is a petition for a peace order against an intimate partner. This type of petition is used when a person feels threatened by their current or former romantic partner. The petition must include information about the relationship between the two parties, and must be filed with the clerk. The DC-PO-001S petition is a petition for a peace order against a sexual partner. This type of petition is used when a person feels threatened by their current or former sexual partner. The petition must include information about the sexual relationship between the two parties, and must be filed with the clerk.