§ 11–912
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 11-912 (2026)
Title 11. Victims and Witnesses
Subtitle 9. Victims and Witnesses -- Services
§ 11–912LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board consists of the following 22 members:
(1)
as ex officio members:
(i)
the Governor or the Governor’s designee;
(ii)
the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee;
(iii)
the chairman of the Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board;
(iv)
the Secretary of Human Services or the Secretary’s designee;
(v)
the Secretary of Juvenile Services or the Secretary’s designee;
(vi)
the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services or the Secretary’s designee; and
(vii)
the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee;
(2)
14 persons appointed by the Governor as follows:
(i)
two State’s Attorneys, recommended by the Attorney General;
(ii)
six members of the public, recommended by the Executive Director;
(iii)
four professional victim service providers, recommended by the Executive Director;
(iv)
one representative of the Maryland Chiefs of Police; and
(v)
one representative of the Maryland State Sheriffs’ Association; and
(3)
one member of the judiciary of the State, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland.
(b)
(1)
The term of an appointed member is 5 years.
(2)
The terms of appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2001.
(3)
At the end of a term, an appointed member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)
A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(c)
The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
(d)
The Governor or the Governor’s designee shall serve as chairman.