Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 10-209
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 10-209
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
The commencement of a civil action for child support does not affect the jurisdiction of the court in a criminal action for nonsupport or desertion.