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MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  10-236.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 10 - Criminal Records|Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System|Part IV - Criminal History Records Check Requests -- Counties and Municipalities|Section 10-236.3 - Ocean City

    (a)    In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.    (b)    The Ocean City Police Department may request from the Central Repository State and national criminal history records checks for each taxi driver applicant in Ocean City.    (c)    (1)    As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the Ocean City Police Department shall submit to the Central Repository:            (i)    two complete sets of the taxi driver applicant’s legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;            (ii)    the fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of this subtitle for access to Maryland criminal history records; and            (iii)    the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.        (2)    In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–234 of this subtitle, the Central Repository shall forward to the taxi driver applicant and the Ocean City Police Department the taxi driver applicant’s criminal history record information.    (d)    Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:        (1)    is confidential and may not be redisseminated; and        (2)    may be used only for the employment purpose authorized by this section.    (e)    A taxi driver applicant who is the subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  10-237 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 10 - Criminal Records|Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System|Part V - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact|Section 10-237 - Established

    The National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact is hereby entered into and enacted with any and all of the states and the federal government legally joining the Compact in the form substantially as follows.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  10-238 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 10 - Criminal Records|Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System|Part V - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact|Section 10-238 - Electronic Information Sharing System

    (a)    This Compact organizes an electronic information sharing system among the federal government and the states to exchange criminal history records for noncriminal justice purposes authorized by federal or state law, such as background checks for governmental licensing and employment.    (b)    Under this Compact, the FBI and the party states agree to maintain detailed databases of their respective criminal history records, including arrests and dispositions, and to make them available to the federal government and to party states for authorized purposes. The FBI shall also manage the federal data facilities that provide a significant part of the infrastructure for the system.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  10-240 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 10 - Criminal Records|Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System|Part V - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact|Section 10-240 - Purposes of the Compact

    The purposes of this Compact are to:         (1)    provide a legal framework for the establishment of a cooperative federal-state system for the interstate and federal-state exchange of criminal history records for noncriminal justice uses;        (2)    require the FBI to permit use of the National Identification Index and the National Fingerprint File by each party state, and to provide, in a timely fashion, federal and state criminal history records to requesting states, in accordance with the terms of this Compact and with rules, procedures, and standards established by the Council under Section 10-244 of this subtitle;        (3)    require party states to provide information and records for the National Identification Index and the National Fingerprint File and to provide criminal history records, in a timely fashion, to criminal history records repositories of other states and the federal government for noncriminal justice purposes, in accordance with the terms of this Compact and with rules, procedures, and standards established by the Council under Section 10-244 of this subtitle;        (4)    provide for the establishment of a council to monitor III System operations and to prescribe System rules and procedures for the effective and proper operation of the III System for noncriminal justice purposes; and        (5)    require the FBI and each party state to adhere to III System standards concerning record dissemination and use, response times, System security, data quality, and other duly established standards, including those that enhance the accuracy and privacy of such records.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  10-242 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 10 - Criminal Records|Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System|Part V - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact|Section 10-242 - Criminal History Records

    (a)    To the extent authorized by Section 552A of Title 5, (commonly known as the “Privacy Act of 1974”), the FBI shall provide on request criminal history records (excluding sealed records) to state criminal history records repositories for noncriminal justice purposes allowed by federal statute, federal executive order, or a state statute that has been approved by the Attorney General and that authorizes national indices checks.    (b)    The FBI, to the extent authorized by Section 552A of Title 5, (commonly known as the “Privacy Act of 1974”), and state criminal history records repositories shall provide criminal history records (excluding sealed records) to criminal justice agencies and other governmental or nongovernmental agencies for noncriminal justice purposes allowed by federal statute, federal executive order, or a state statute that has been approved by the Attorney General, that authorizes national indices checks.    (c)    Any record obtained under this Compact may be used only for the official purposes for which the record was requested. Each Compact officer shall establish procedures, consistent with this Compact, and with rules, procedures, and standards established by the Council under Section 10-244 of this subtitle, which procedures shall protect the accuracy and privacy of the records, and shall:        (1)    ensure that records obtained under this Compact are used only by authorized officials for authorized purposes;        (2)    require that subsequent record checks are requested to obtain current information whenever a new need arises; and        (3)    ensure that record entries that may not legally be used for a particular noncriminal justice purpose are deleted from the response and, if no information authorized for release remains, an appropriate “no record” response is communicated to the requesting official.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  10-243 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 10 - Criminal Records|Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System|Part V - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact|Section 10-243 - Criminal History Records -- Procedure

    (a)    Subject fingerprints or other approved forms of positive identification shall be submitted with all requests for criminal history records checks for noncriminal justice purposes.    (b)    Each request for a criminal history records check utilizing the national indices made under any approved state statute shall be submitted through that state’s criminal history records repository. A state criminal history records repository shall process an interstate request for noncriminal justice purposes through the national indices only if such request is transmitted through another state criminal history records repository or the FBI.    (c)    Each request for a criminal history records check utilizing the national indices made under federal authority shall be submitted through the FBI or, if the state criminal history records repository consents to process fingerprint submissions, through the criminal history records repository in the state in which such request originated. Direct access to the National Identification Index by entities other than the FBI and state criminal history records repositories shall not be permitted for noncriminal justice purposes.    (d)    A state criminal history records repository or the FBI:        (1)    may charge a fee, in accordance with applicable law, for handling a request involving fingerprint processing for noncriminal justice purposes; and        (2)    may not charge a fee for providing criminal history records in response to an electronic request for a record that does not involve a request to process fingerprints.    (e)    (1)    If a state criminal history records repository cannot positively identify the subject of a record request made for noncriminal justice purposes, the request, together with fingerprints or other approved identifying information, shall be forwarded to the FBI for a search of the national indices.        (2)    If, with respect to a request forwarded by a state criminal history records repository under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the FBI positively identifies the subject as having a III System-indexed record or records:            (i)    the FBI shall so advise the state criminal history records repository; and            (ii)    the state criminal history records repository shall be entitled to obtain the additional criminal history records information from the FBI or other state criminal history records repositories.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  10-245 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 10 - Criminal Records|Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System|Part V - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact|Section 10-245 - Effective Date; Ratification

    (a)    This Compact shall take effect upon being entered into by two or more states as between those states and the federal government. Upon subsequent entering into this Compact by additional states, it shall become effective among those states and the federal government and each party state that has previously ratified it.    (b)    When ratified, this Compact shall have the full force and effect of law within the ratifying jurisdictions. The form of ratification shall be in accordance with the laws of the executing state.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  10-246 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 10 - Criminal Records|Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System|Part V - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact|Section 10-246 - Matters Not Affected by Compact

    (a)    Administration of this Compact shall not interfere with the management and control of the Director of the FBI over the FBI’s collection and dissemination of criminal history records and the advisory function of the FBI’s Advisory Policy Board (APB) chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) for all purposes other than noncriminal justice.    (b)    Nothing in this Compact shall require the FBI to obligate or expend funds beyond those appropriated to the FBI.    (c)    Nothing in this Compact shall diminish or lessen the obligations, responsibilities, and authorities of any state, whether a party state or a nonparty state, or of any criminal history records repository or other subdivision or component thereof, under the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1973 (Public Law 92-544), or regulations and guidelines promulgated thereunder, including the rules and procedures promulgated by the Council under Section 10-244 of this subtitle, regarding the use and dissemination of criminal history records and information.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  10-247 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 10 - Criminal Records|Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System|Part V - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact|Section 10-247 - Renunciation of Compact

    (a)    This Compact shall bind each party state until renounced by the party state.    (b)    Any renunciation of this Compact by a party state shall:        (1)    be effected in the same manner by which the party state ratified this Compact; and        (2)    become effective 180 days after written notice of renunciation is provided by the party state to each other party state and to the federal government.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  10-248 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 10 - Criminal Records|Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System|Part V - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact|Section 10-248 - Severability of Provisions

    The provisions of this Compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this Compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any participating state, or to the Constitution of the United States, or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If a portion of this Compact is held contrary to the constitution of any party state, all other portions of this Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the party state affected, as to all other provisions.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  10-249 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 10 - Criminal Records|Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System|Part V - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact|Section 10-249 - Adjudication of Disputes

    (a)    The Council shall:        (1)    have initial authority to make determinations with respect to any dispute regarding:            (i)    interpretation of this Compact;            (ii)    any rule or standard established by the Council pursuant to Section 10-244 of this subtitle; and            (iii)    any dispute or controversy between any parties to this Compact; and        (2)    hold a hearing concerning any dispute described in paragraph (1) at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Council and only render a decision based upon a majority vote of the members of the Council. Such decision shall be published pursuant to the requirements of Section 10-244(e) of this subtitle.    (b)    The FBI shall exercise immediate and necessary action to preserve the integrity of the III System, maintain System policy and standards, protect the accuracy and privacy of records, and to prevent abuses, until the Council holds a hearing on such matters.    (c)    The FBI or a party state may appeal any decision of the Council to the Attorney General, and thereafter may file suit in the appropriate District Court of the United States, which shall have original jurisdiction of all cases or controversies arising under this Compact. Any suit arising under this Compact and initiated in a state court shall be removed to the appropriate District Court of the United States in the manner provided by Section 1446 of Title 28, or other statutory authority.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  10-250 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 10 - Criminal Records|Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System|Part V - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact|Section 10-250 - Designation of Compact Officer

    The Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services shall designate a Compact officer in accordance with Section 10-239 of this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - Definitions; Rights Available Throughout Proceedings|Section 11-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Child respondent” means a person who:        (1)    in a petition filed in juvenile court, is alleged to have committed a delinquent act; or        (2)    has committed a delinquent act.    (c)    “Delinquent act” has the meaning stated in § 3–8A–01 of the Courts Article.    (d)    “MDEC system” means the system of electronic filing and case management established by the Maryland Court of Appeals.    (e)    “Prosecuting attorney” means:        (1)    the State’s Attorney;        (2)    the State’s Attorney’s designee;        (3)    when performing a prosecutorial function at the trial level, the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee; or        (4)    the State Prosecutor or the State Prosecutor’s designee.    (f)    “Victim stay–away alert technology” means a system of electronic monitoring that is capable of notifying a victim if the defendant is at or near a location from which the defendant has been ordered by the court to stay away.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - Definitions; Rights Available Throughout Proceedings|Section 11-102 - Victim's Right to Attend Proceedings

    (a)    If practicable, a victim or victim’s representative who has filed a notification request form under § 11-104 of this subtitle has the right to attend any proceeding in which the right to appear has been granted to a defendant.    (b)    As provided in § 9-205 of the Courts Article, a person may not be deprived of employment solely because of job time lost because the person attended a proceeding that the person has a right to attend under this section.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - Definitions; Rights Available Throughout Proceedings|Section 11-103 - Appeals

    (a)    (1)    In this section, “crime” means:            (i)    a crime;            (ii)    a delinquent act that would be a crime if committed by an adult; or            (iii)    except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a crime or delinquent act involving, causing, or resulting in death or serious bodily injury.        (2)    “Crime” does not include an offense under the Maryland Vehicle Law or under Title 8, Subtitle 7 of the Natural Resources Article unless the offense is punishable by imprisonment.    (b)    Although not a party to a criminal or juvenile proceeding, a victim of a crime for which the defendant or child respondent is charged may file an application for leave to appeal to the Court of Special Appeals from an interlocutory order or appeal to the Court of Special Appeals from a final order that denies or fails to consider a right secured to the victim by subsection (e)(4) of this section, § 4–202 of this article, § 11–102 or § 11–104 of this subtitle, § 11–302, § 11–402, § 11–403, or § 11–603 of this title, § 3–8A–06, § 3–8A–13, or § 3–8A–19 of the Courts Article, or § 6–112 of the Correctional Services Article.    (c)    The filing of an application for leave to appeal under this section does not stay other proceedings in a criminal or juvenile case unless all parties consent.    (d)    (1)    For purposes of this section, a victim’s representative, including the victim’s spouse or surviving spouse, parent or legal guardian, child, or sibling, may represent a victim of a crime who dies or is disabled.        (2)    If there is a dispute over who shall be the victim’s representative, the court shall designate the victim’s representative.    (e)    (1)    In any court proceeding involving a crime against a victim, the court shall ensure that the victim is in fact afforded the rights provided to victims by law.        (2)    If a court finds that a victim’s right was not considered or was denied, the court may grant the victim relief provided the remedy does not violate the constitutional right of a defendant or child respondent to be free from double jeopardy.        (3)    A court may not provide a remedy that modifies a sentence of incarceration of a defendant or a commitment of a child respondent unless the victim requests relief from a violation of the victim’s right within 30 days of the alleged violation.        (4)    (i)    A victim who alleges that the victim’s right to restitution under § 11–603 of this title was not considered or was improperly denied may file a motion requesting relief within 30 days of the denial or alleged failure to consider.            (ii)    If the court finds that the victim’s right to restitution under § 11–603 of this title was not considered or was improperly denied, the court may enter a judgment of restitution.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - Definitions; Rights Available Throughout Proceedings|Section 11-105 - Opportunity to Request Victim Protection Prior to Issuance of Arrest Warrant or Summons

    On a finding of probable cause and before the issuance of an arrest warrant or a summons, a judicial officer shall provide to an individual filing an application for a statement of charges under Maryland Rule 4–211(b) an opportunity to request reasonable protections for the safety of an alleged victim or the victim’s family.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  11-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part II - Right to Hiv and Hepatitis C Testing|Section 11-107 - Definitions

    (a)    In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Charged” means to be the subject of an indictment, an information, or a petition alleging a delinquent act.    (c)    “Health officer” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Health – General Article.    (d)    “HIV” means any human immunodeficiency virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).    (e)    (1)    “Prohibited exposure” means a crime or delinquent act that may have caused or resulted in exposure to HIV or hepatitis C.        (2)    “Prohibited exposure” includes:            (i)    contact that occurs on penetration, however slight, between the penis and the vulva or anus; and            (ii)    contact between the mouth and the penis, vulva, or anus.    (f)    (1)    “Victim” means the victim of a prohibited exposure.        (2)    “Victim” includes:            (i)    a law enforcement officer who is exposed to HIV or hepatitis C while acting in the performance of duty;            (ii)    a paid or volunteer firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or rescue squad member who is exposed to HIV or hepatitis C while acting in the performance of duty;            (iii)    a forensic scientist, working under the direction of a law enforcement agency, who is exposed to HIV or hepatitis C while acting in the performance of duty; and            (iv)    an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide health care under the Health Occupations Article who is exposed to HIV or hepatitis C while working under the direction of a law enforcement agency or while performing a sexual assault medical evidence collection examination.    (g)    “Victim’s representative” means:        (1)    the parent of a victim who is a minor;        (2)    the legal guardian of a victim; or        (3)    the person authorized to give consent for the victim under § 5–605 of the Health – General Article.