The Maryland Peace Order Supplement (MOS) is a legal document issued by the state of Maryland that is used to protect individuals in domestic violence situations. It is a court-ordered document that allows individuals to request protection from a family or household member who is threatening, harassing, stalking, or physically abusing them. In Maryland, a Peace Order is a civil law protection order that can be requested in any circuit court in the state. The MOS includes two types of orders: Ex parte orders and Final orders. An Ex parte order is an emergency order that is issued without the abuser being present or having the opportunity to respond. This order is valid for a period of time, usually up to seven days, and can be extended if necessary. A Final order is a more long-term order that is issued after a hearing where both parties are present and able to present their case. This order can be in effect for up to one year. The MOS also allows for the issuance of firearms restrictions, which is an additional protection for victims of domestic violence. This restriction prevents the abuser from purchasing, possessing, or transferring firearms. In addition, the MOS can also provide other protections like restraining the abuser from having contact with the victim, staying away from their residence or place of employment, and returning property that has been taken from the victim.