Regulation .02 Definitions.
Regulation .02 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
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.