Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 01 - CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION BOARD
Chapter 12.01.01 - General Regulations
Section 12.01.01.02 - Definitions

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.01.01.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Board", which includes board member, has the meaning stated in Criminal Procedure Article, § 11-801, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) Claimant.
(a) "Claimant" has the meaning stated in Criminal Procedure Article, § 11-801, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) "Claimant" may be:
(i) A victim;

(ii) A dependent as defined under Criminal Procedure Article, § 11-801, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(iii) An eligible person under Criminal Procedure Article, § 11-808, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(iv) An individual, other than an attorney licensed to practice law in Maryland, representing a victim, dependent, or eligible person;

(v) A guardian of a minor; or

(vi) An attorney acting in the capacity as a fiduciary, guardian, guardian ad litem, or personal representative of a decedent.

(3) "Crime" has the meaning stated in Criminal Procedure Article, § 11-801, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(4) "Emergency award" means an advance payment granted by the Board to address immediate hardships experienced as a result of the crime for which a claim has been filed.

(5) "Fiduciary" has the meaning stated in Estates and Trusts Article, § 15-102, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(6) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(7) "Victim" has the meaning stated in Criminal Procedure Article, § 11-801, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Maryland may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.