Maryland Code, Family Law § 4-505.1

(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Child advocacy center” means a center established under § 11-928 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(3) “File electronically” means to send, communicate, receive, or store by electronic means.

(4) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19-301 of the Health--General Article.

(5) “Vulnerable adult program” means:

(1) a domestic violence prevention or assistance program;

(2) a sexual assault prevention or assistance program;

(3) a human trafficking prevention or assistance program;

(4) a child advocacy center;

(5) a vulnerable adult program;

(6) a hospital where the petitioner is receiving medical treatment, while the petitioner is at the hospital; or

(7) another location approved by the court.

(1) domestic violence:

(2) sexual assault to a community-based sexual assault prevention or assistance program.

(1) the same business day if the petition is filed during regular court hours and the court is open; or

(2) the next business day the court is open if the petition is not filed during regular court hours.