Observatory / MD
Maryland
Pending / not independently named · Orientation only: not for citation as law · Last reviewed August 31, 2026
What “pattern” means here
Secondary 2026 reporting lists Maryland among jurisdictions considering naming. Not law as of this review.
Statutes
No independently named statute located for this orientation.
Expert standard
Confirm the forum's reliability standard (Daubert, Frye, Sargon, or the local equivalent).
What Carlton Research can speak to
Carlton Research can speak to pattern analysis (coercive control breadth, depth, escalation, entrapment, and more). Research is built to the evidentiary rules of the jurisdiction that will hear it. Carlton Research does not recommend parenting time or custody. Research establishes whether a pattern of coercive control is present. Inquire about specific testimony requests or speaking engagements.
Pending is not a forum standard.
Carlton, C. (2026). Coercive Control Observatory: Maryland. Carlton Research Instruments. /observatory/us-md. Last reviewed August 31, 2026.