Proposed A new bill designed to help Montgomery County residents who are victims of crime was introduced at the meeting of the Montgomery County Council on July 7, 1998. Councilmembers Marilyn J. Praisner and Betty Ann Krahnke serve on the HHS committee.
State law allows for compensation to victims and survivors under certain circumstances.
However funding has been inconsistent and inadequate. Additionally, our existing Montgomery County law does not go far enough to help our residents who have been victimized outside of our State. The existing County fund is limited and does not allow for outside contributions. The bill also establishes a penalty for filing a false claim for compensation. The primary resource for crime victims is the Criminal Injuries Board Fund administered by the Maryland Department of Public Safety.