§ 11–601
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 11-601 (2026)
Title 11. Victims and Witnesses
Subtitle 6. Restitution and Other Payments
§ 11–601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In Part I of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Central Collection Unit” means the Central Collection Unit in the Department of Budget and Management.
(c)
“Child” means a person under the age of 18 years.
(d)
(1)
“Crime” means an act committed by a person in the State that is a crime under:
(i)
common law;
(ii)
§ 109 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Caroline County;
(iii)
§ 8A–1 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Talbot County; or
(iv)
except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Annotated Code.
(2)
“Crime” does not include a violation of the Transportation Article that is not punishable by a term of confinement.
(e)
“Defendant” means a person:
(1)
who has received probation before judgment;
(2)
who has been found guilty of a crime, even if the defendant has been found not criminally responsible; or
(3)
whose plea of nolo contendere to a crime has been accepted by the court.
(f)
“Division” means the Division of Parole and Probation.
(g)
“Judgment of restitution” means a direct order for payment of restitution or an order for payment of restitution that is a condition of probation in an order of probation.
(h)
“Liable parent” means a parent:
(1)
whose child has committed a crime or delinquent act; and
(2)
who has been ordered to pay restitution under § 11-604 of this subtitle.
(i)
“Restitution obligor” means a defendant, child respondent, or liable parent against whom a judgment of restitution has been entered.
(j)
“Victim” means:
(1)
a person who suffers death, personal injury, or property damage or loss as a direct result of a crime or delinquent act; or
(2)
if the person is deceased, the personal representative of the estate of the person.