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MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-801 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.    (c)    “Claimant” means the person filing a claim under this subtitle.    (d)    (1)    “Crime” means:            (i)    except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a criminal offense under state, federal, or common law that is committed in:                1.    this State; or                2.    another state against a resident of this State; or            (ii)    an act of international terrorism as defined in Title 18, § 2331 of the United States Code that is committed outside of the United States against a resident of this State.        (2)    “Crime” does not include an act involving the operation of a vessel or motor vehicle unless the act is:            (i)    a violation of § 20–102, § 20–104, § 21–902, or § 21–904 of the Transportation Article;            (ii)    a violation of § 8–738 of the Natural Resources Article;            (iii)    a violation of the Criminal Law Article;            (iv)    operating a motor vehicle or vessel that results in an intentional injury; or            (v)    a violation of federal law or the law of another state that is substantially equivalent to a violation under this paragraph, as required under 34 U.S.C. § 20102(b)(5) and (6).    (e)    “Dependent” means:        (1)    a surviving spouse or child of a person; or        (2)    a person who is dependent on another person for principal support.    (f)    “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services.    (g)    “Victim” means a person:        (1)    who suffers physical injury or death as a result of a crime or delinquent act;        (2)    who suffers psychological injury as a direct result of:            (i)    a fourth degree sexual offense or a delinquent act that would be a fourth degree sexual offense if committed by an adult;            (ii)    a felony or a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult; or            (iii)    physical injury or death directly resulting from a crime or delinquent act; or        (3)    who suffers physical injury or death as a direct result of:            (i)    trying to prevent a crime or delinquent act or an attempted crime or delinquent act from occurring in the person’s presence;            (ii)    trying to apprehend an offender who had committed a crime or delinquent act in the person’s presence or had committed a felony or a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult; or            (iii)    helping a law enforcement officer in the performance of the officer’s duties or helping a member of a fire department who is being obstructed from performing the member’s duties.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-802 - Legislative Policy

    (a)    The General Assembly finds:        (1)    that many innocent persons suffer personal physical or psychological injury or die because of crimes or delinquent acts or in their efforts to prevent them or apprehend persons committing or attempting to commit them;        (2)    that these persons or their dependents may as a result suffer disability, incur financial hardships, or become reliant on public assistance; and        (3)    that there is a need for government financial assistance for these victims.    (b)    The policy of the State is that help, care, and support be provided by the State, as a matter of moral responsibility, for these victims.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-803 - Executive Director's Designee

    The Executive Director may designate a person to carry out the duties of the Executive Director.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-804 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board

    (a)    There is a Criminal Injuries Compensation Board in the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services.    (b)    (1)    The Board consists of five members.        (2)    Of the five members of the Board:            (i)    one shall be a family member of a homicide victim;            (ii)    no more than four may belong to the same political party; and            (iii)    one shall have been admitted to practice law in the State for at least 5 years immediately preceding the appointment.        (3)    The Executive Director shall appoint the members of the Board, with the approval of the Governor and the advice and consent of the Senate.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 5 years.        (2)    A member who is appointed to fill a vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term serves for the rest of the unexpired term.    (d)    (1)    With the approval of the Governor, the Executive Director shall designate one member of the Board as chairman.        (2)    The chairman serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director.    (e)    (1)    Each member of the Board shall devote the time necessary to perform the duties listed under this subtitle.        (2)    Each member of the Board is entitled to:            (i)    compensation in accordance with the State budget; and            (ii)    reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-805 - Powers and Duties of Board

    (a)    Subject to the authority of the Executive Director, the Board has the following powers and duties:        (1)    to establish and maintain an office and to appoint and prescribe the duties of a claims examiner, a secretary, clerks, and any other employees and agents as may be necessary;        (2)    to adopt regulations to carry out the provisions and purposes of this subtitle, including procedures for the review and evaluation of claims and regulations for the approval of attorneys’ fees for representation before the Board or before the court on judicial review;        (3)    to request from the State’s Attorney, the Department of State Police, or county or municipal police departments any investigation and information that will help the Board to determine:            (i)    whether a crime or a delinquent act was committed or attempted; and            (ii)    whether and to what extent the victim or claimant was responsible for the victim’s or claimant’s own injury;        (4)    to hear and determine each claim for an award filed with the Board under this subtitle and to reinvestigate or reopen a case as the Board determines to be necessary;        (5)    to direct medical examination of victims;        (6)    to hold hearings, administer oaths, examine any person under oath, and issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses or requiring the production of documents or other evidence;        (7)    to take or cause to be taken affidavits or depositions within or outside the State; and        (8)    to submit each year to the Governor, to the Executive Director, and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly a written report of the activities of the Board.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided by law, an employee of the Board is subject to the State Personnel and Pensions Article.    (c)    (1)    The Board may delegate to a member or employee of the Board its powers under this section to hold hearings, administer oaths, examine a person under oath, and issue subpoenas.        (2)    A subpoena issued under this section is subject to the Maryland Rules.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-806 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-806 - Records of Proceedings

    (a)    Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, the record of a proceeding before the Board or a Board member is a public record.    (b)    If the confidentiality of a record or report that the Board obtains is protected by law or regulation, the record or report shall remain confidential, subject to the law or regulation.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-807 - Criminal Incident Report

    (a)    In this section, “law enforcement unit” means:        (1)    the Department of State Police;        (2)    the Police Department of Baltimore City;        (3)    the police department, bureau, or force of a county;        (4)    the police department, bureau, or force of a municipal corporation;        (5)    the office of the sheriff of a county;        (6)    the office of the State’s Attorney for a county;        (7)    the Office of the Attorney General; or        (8)    the Office of the State Prosecutor.    (b)    When a report of a violent crime is filed with a law enforcement unit, the law enforcement unit shall give to a victim of that violent crime written information that the Board supplies about compensation for victims.    (c)    A failure to comply with this section is not grounds for any civil or criminal action against a law enforcement unit.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-812 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-812 - Funding, Length, and Termination of Awards

    (a)    The Board may not make an award unless money is appropriated and available for the full amount of the award.    (b)    If a multiyear award is made, the total amount of the award shall be obligated and held for the time necessary to complete payment in accordance with the provisions of the award.    (c)    If payment of an award is terminated for any reason after June 30 of the fiscal year in which the award was made, the rest of the award shall revert to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund established under § 11-819 of this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-813 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-813 - Emergency Award Pending Final Decision

    (a)    The Board may make an emergency award to the claimant before making a final decision in the case, if the Board determines, before taking action on the claim, that:        (1)    an award likely will be made on the claim; and        (2)    the claimant will suffer undue hardship unless immediate payment is made.    (b)    (1)    The amount of an emergency award under this section:            (i)    may not exceed $5,000; and            (ii)    shall be deducted from any final award made to the claimant.        (2)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a claimant shall repay the Board:            (i)    the excess of the amount of the emergency award over any final award; or            (ii)    if a final award is not made, all of the emergency award.        (3)    On written request by a claimant, for a compelling reason the Board may waive the requirement that a claimant repay an emergency award under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-814 (2021)
2021 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.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-815 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-815 - Applicability of Administrative Procedure Act; Hearing; Judicial Review

    (a)    A claim under this subtitle is subject to the applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    If a claimant requests a hearing after the Board has issued proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, or orders, the Board shall hold a hearing in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act before the Board issues final findings of fact, conclusions of law, or orders.    (c)    Within 30 days after the final decision of the Executive Director, a claimant aggrieved by that decision may appeal the decision under §§ 10–222 and 10–223 of the State Government Article.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-816 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-816 - Payment of Award

    (a)    An award under this subtitle shall be paid in the manner that the Board specifies in its decision.    (b)    An award under this subtitle is not subject to execution or attachment other than for expenses resulting from the injury that is the basis for the claim.    (c)    In each case under this subtitle that provides for compensation to an employee or the employee’s dependent, the Board may convert the compensation to be paid in a partial or total lump sum without discount, if in the Board’s opinion the facts and circumstances of the case warrant.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-816.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-816.1 - Reimbursement for Forensic Examinations and Other Expenses

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, only the provisions of § 11–1007 of this title and any applicable regulations adopted to carry out the provisions of that section apply to reimbursement for forensic examinations and other eligible expenses for cases involving rape, sexual offenses, or child sexual abuse.    (b)    As required under § 11–1007 of this title, the Board shall pay for forensic examinations and other eligible expenses for cases involving rape, sexual offenses, or child sexual abuse.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-817 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-817 - Subrogation

    Acceptance of an award made under this subtitle subrogates the State, to the extent of the award, to any right or right of action of the claimant or the victim to recover payments on account of losses resulting from the crime or delinquent act with respect to which the award is made, including the right to recover restitution ordered under § 11-603 of this title.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-818 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-818 - False Claims

    (a)    A person may not assert a false claim under this subtitle.    (b)    A person who violates this section:        (1)    is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not less than $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; and        (2)    shall forfeit any benefit received and reimburse the State for payments received or paid on the person’s behalf under this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-819 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board|Section 11-819 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund

    (a)    (1)    There is a Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.        (2)    The Fund consists of:            (i)    money distributed to the Fund from the additional court costs collected from defendants under § 7–409 of the Courts Article;            (ii)    any investment earnings or federal matching funds received by the State for criminal injuries compensation; and            (iii)    funds made available to the Fund from any other source.    (b)    The Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund:        (1)    shall be used to:            (i)    carry out the provisions of this subtitle; and            (ii)    distribute restitution payments forwarded to the Fund under § 9–614 of the Correctional Services Article; and        (2)    may be used for:            (i)    any award given under this subtitle; and            (ii)    the costs of carrying out this subtitle.    (c)    This section does not prohibit the Fund from receiving money from any other source.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 10 - Treatment and Help|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 conviction is made.        (2)    “Disposition” includes dismissal of charges or other disposition under a plea bargain agreement.    (d)    “Restitution” means money or services that a defendant is ordered to pay or render to a victim, victim’s representative, or other person or governmental unit.    (e)    “Victim” means a person who suffers direct or threatened physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result of a crime.    (f)    “Victim’s representative” includes:        (1)    a spouse, child, sibling, or a parent of a victim who is a minor, incompetent, or a victim of a homicide; or        (2)    a guardian of a minor or an incompetent.    (g)    “Witness” means a person who is or expects to be a State’s witness.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-1003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 10 - Treatment and Help|Section 11-1003 - Guidelines for Treatment of Victim of Delinquent Act, Victim's Representative, or Witness

    (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 of juvenile court proceedings in the case and should be told if the court proceedings to which the victim, victim’s representative, or witness has been summoned will not proceed as scheduled;        (3)    during any phase of the investigative or court proceedings, should be provided, to the extent practicable, with a waiting area that is separate from a child respondent and the family and friends of the child respondent;        (4)    should be told by the appropriate juvenile services unit of financial help, criminal injuries compensation, and any other social services available to the victim and receive help or information on how to apply for services;        (5)    on written request, should be kept reasonably informed by the police or the State’s Attorney of the apprehension of a child respondent and of the closing of the case, and should be told which office to contact for information about the case;        (6)    should be told of the right to have stolen or other property promptly returned and, on written request, have the property promptly returned by a law enforcement unit when evidentiary requirements for prosecution can be satisfied by other means unless there is a compelling law enforcement reason for keeping it;        (7)    should be told, in appropriate cases, by the State’s Attorney of the right to request restitution and, on request, should be helped to prepare the request and should be given advice as to the collection of the payment of any restitution awarded; and        (8)    on written request to the appropriate unit, should be told any time that the child respondent is to be released or escapes.    (c)    The Department of Juvenile Services shall make the guidelines in subsection (b) of this section available to the units involved with carrying out the guidelines.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-1004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 10 - Treatment and Help|Section 11-1004 - Effect of Subtitle

    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.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-1005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 10 - Treatment and Help|Section 11-1005 - Victim and Responsible Relative; Cost of Health Services

    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.