Section 11-926 – Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit — Information to Be Provided to Victims From Health Care Providers and Investigating Law Enforcement Agencies
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child advocacy center” has the meaning stated in § 13–2201 of the Health – General Article. (3) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article. (b) A health care provider that performs a sexual assault evidence collection kit exam on a […]
Section 11-927 – Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy and Funding Committee
(a) In this section, “Committee” means the Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy and Funding Committee. (b) The General Assembly finds that: (1) there is a lack of consistent policies regarding sexual assault evidence collection in the State; (2) effective policies regarding collection of medical forensic evidence are an important component of providing sexual assault victims with access to […]
Section 11-928 – Child Advocacy Centers
(a) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services shall establish and sustain child advocacy centers in the State and ensure that every child in the State has access to a child advocacy center. (b) The child advocacy centers: (1) may be based in private nonprofit organizations, local departments of social services, local law enforcement agencies, […]
Section 11-929 – Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior — Waivers of Rights Prohibited
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning stated in § 3–201(d) of the Public Safety Article. (3) “Sexually assaultive behavior” has the meaning stated in § 10–923 of the Courts Article. (4) “Victim” means any person suspected to have been subjected to sexually assaultive behavior or who claims […]
Section 11-912 – Membership
(a) The Board consists of the following 22 members: (1) as ex officio members: (i) the Governor or the Governor’s designee; (ii) the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee; (iii) the chairman of the Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board; (iv) the Secretary of Human Services or the Secretary’s designee; (v) the Secretary of Juvenile Services or the Secretary’s designee; (vi) the Secretary […]
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 11-915 – 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 […]