# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 11. Victims and Witnesses

### Subtitle 6. Restitution and Other Payments

#### Section 11-614

(a) If practicable, the State's Attorney should:

  (1) notify an eligible victim of the victim's right to request restitution; and

  (2) help the victim to prepare the request and advise the victim as to the steps for collecting restitution that is awarded.

(b) If a victim cannot be located, all money collected from a judgment of restitution shall be treated as abandoned property under Title 17 of the Commercial Law Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)