Section 11-930 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Certifying entity” means: (1) a State or local law enforcement agency; (2) a State’s Attorney or deputy or assistant State’s Attorney; (3) any other authority that has responsibility for the detection, investigation, or prosecution of a qualifying crime or criminal activity; or (4) an agency that has criminal detection […]
Section 11-913 – Quorum; Meetings; Compensation
(a) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board sets the times and places of its meetings. (c) A member of the Board: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the […]
Section 11-931 – Certification of Victim Helpfulness
(a) For purposes of filing a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for U Nonimmigrant Status, a victim or the victim’s parent, guardian, or next friend may request a certifying official of a certifying entity to certify victim helpfulness on a Form I–918, Supplement B certification if the victim: (1) was a victim of […]
Section 11-914 – Duties
Subject to the authority of the Executive Director, the Board shall: (1) submit to the Governor an annual written report of its activities, including its administration of the Fund; (2) monitor the service needs of victims; (3) advise the Governor on the needs of victims; (4) recommend the appointment of the Victim Services Coordinator to the Executive Director; (5) review […]
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.