Md. Code Regs. 12.01.01.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 12.01.01.02 - Definitions

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.

Md. Code Regs. 12.01.01.02

Regulations .02 adopted effective July 8, 1991 (18:13 Md. R. 1483); amended effective 43:11 Md. R. 634, eff.6/6/2016