# COMAR Title 12 — Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

## Subtitle 01 — Criminal Injuries Compensation Board

### Chapter 01 — General Regulations

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 12.01.01.02*

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.