Section 11-1001 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Crime” means conduct that is a crime under the law of this State or federal law. (c) (1) “Disposition” means the sentencing or determination of penalty or punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime or against whom a finding of sufficient facts for […]
Section 11-915 – Victim Services Coordinator
(a) The Executive Director shall appoint a Victim Services Coordinator. (b) Subject to the authority of the Executive Director, the Victim Services Coordinator shall: (1) provide staff support to the Board on victim services matters; (2) monitor, assess, and make recommendations on State and local victim compensation programs and procedures; (3) provide technical assistance to local public and private programs […]
Section 11-1002 – Guidelines for Treatment of Victim of Crime, Victim’s Representative, or Witness
(a) The appropriate criminal justice unit should inform a victim of a crime, a victim’s representative, or a witness of the guidelines listed in subsection (b) of this section. (b) A victim of a crime, victim’s representative, or witness: (1) should be treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and sensitivity; (2) should receive crisis intervention help, if needed, or be […]
Section 11-916 – State Victims of Crime Fund — in General
(a) There is a State Victims of Crime Fund. (b) (1) The Fund shall be used to pay for: (i) carrying out Article 47 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights; (ii) carrying out the guidelines for the treatment and assistance for victims and witnesses of crimes and delinquent acts provided in §§ 11–1002 and 11–1003 of this title; (iii) carrying out […]
Section 11-917 – State Victims of Crime Fund — Status; Investments; Construction
(a) (1) The Fund is a special continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (2) The Treasurer shall separately hold and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund. (3) The Comptroller shall make payments from the Fund that the Board approves. (b) (1) The Fund shall be invested and reinvested in […]
Section 11-918 – State Victims of Crime Fund — Audit; Disbursements
(a) The Fund is subject to an audit by the Office of Legislative Audits under § 2-1220 of the State Government Article. (b) Disbursements from the Fund shall supplement and may not be a substitute for any State, local government, or other funds existing on July 1, 1991, for assistance to crime victims or witnesses.
Section 11-919 – Grant Program
(a) There is a grant program. (b) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services shall: (1) adopt regulations for the administration and award of grants under Part II of this subtitle; and (2) submit all approved grant applications to the Board. (c) The Board shall: (1) approve each grant application received by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, […]
Section 11-922 – “Sexual Assault” Defined
In this part, “sexual assault” means rape or a sexual offense in any degree that is specified in §§ 3–303 through 3–310, § 3–314, or § 3–315 of the Criminal Law Article.
Section 11-923 – Sexual Assault Crisis Programs
(a) The General Assembly finds that an increasing number of sexual assault offense victims in the State: (1) lack necessary counseling and follow–up services; and (2) in some parts of the State, have only the help of extremely limited support services. (b) The purpose of this section is to provide for sexual assault crisis programs that address the special […]
Section 11-924 – Transporting Alleged Sexual Assault Victims
(a) The nearest facility to which a victim of sexual assault may be taken shall be designated by the Maryland Department of Health in cooperation with: (1) the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland; and (2) the State’s Attorney in the subdivision where the sexual assault occurred. (b) (1) A police officer, sheriff, or deputy sheriff who […]