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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Criminal Nonsupport and Desertion
Part I - Nonsupport of Spouse; Nonsupport or Desertion of Minor Child -- in General
Section 10-201 - Nonsupport of Spouse Prohibited; Penalties
Section 10-202 - Order to Pay Spousal Support
Section 10-203 - Nonsupport of and Desertion of Minor Child Prohibited; Penalties
Section 10-204 - Order to Pay Child Support
Section 10-206 - Lien on Earnings