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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Criminal Procedure » Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses » Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board » Section 11-814 – Board Decisions on Claims; Review by Executive Director

    (a)    Within 30 days after the receipt of a claim, the Board shall notify the claimant if additional material is required.

    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 90 days after the receipt of a claim and all necessary supporting material, the Board shall:

            (i)    complete the review and evaluation of each claim; and

            (ii)    file with the Executive Director a written report setting forth the decision and the reasons in support of the decision.

        (2)    For good cause shown, for a period not to exceed 1 year the Board may extend the time to file its report with the Executive Director after receipt of the claim and all necessary supporting material until the first to occur of the following events:

            (i)    the claimant no longer has expenses related to the crime; or

            (ii)    the claimant has been awarded the maximum amount authorized under §§ 11–811(b) and 11–812 of this subtitle.

    (c)    Within 30 days after the receipt of a written report from the Board, the Executive Director shall modify, affirm, or reverse the decision of the Board.

    (d)    The decision of the Executive Director to affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the Board is final.

    (e)    The claimant shall be given a copy of the final report on request.