(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 […]
(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 […]
(a) The appropriate juvenile services unit should tell a victim of a delinquent act, victim’s representative, or witness of the guidelines listed in subsection (b) of this section. (b) A victim of a delinquent act, victim’s representative, or witness: (1) should be treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and sensitivity; (2) should be told in advance of dates and times […]
This subtitle does not create a cause of action on behalf of a person against a public official, public employee, a State or local government, or unit, including a unit responsible for the guidelines set forth in this subtitle.
As provided under § 16–203(a)(4) of the Health – General Article, a victim of sexual abuse, physical abuse, or a crime of violence who is a responsible relative of the perpetrator may not be held liable for the cost of health services provided to the perpetrator of the offense by the Maryland Department of Health.
(a) The General Assembly finds that survivors of homicide victims in the State: (1) lack necessary counseling and follow–up services to: (i) treat the survivors with dignity, respect, and sensitivity; and (ii) inform the survivors of the rights to which they are entitled by law; and (2) have the help of only extremely limited support services in some parts of […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child” means any individual under the age of 18 years. (3) “Initial assessment” includes: (i) a psychological evaluation; (ii) a parental interview; and (iii) a medical evaluation. (4) “Physician” means an individual who is authorized under the Maryland Medical Practice Act to practice medicine in the State. (5) “Qualified health care […]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 PER CHAPTER 431 OF 2019 // (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child” means any individual under the age of 18 years. (3) “HIV” means the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome. (4) “Physician” has the meaning stated in § 11–1007 of this subtitle. […]
