In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Board”, which includes board member, has the meaning stated in Criminal Procedure Article, §11-801, Annotated Code of Maryland. Claimant. “Claimant” has the meaning stated in Criminal Procedure Article, §11-801, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Claimant” may be: A victim; A dependent as defined under Criminal Procedure Article, §11-801, Annotated Code of Maryland; An eligible person under Criminal Procedure Article, §11-808, Annotated Code of Maryland; An individual, other than an attorney licensed to practice law in Maryland, representing a victim, dependent, or eligible person; A guardian of a minor; or An attorney acting in the capacity as a fiduciary, guardian, guardian ad litem,or personal representative of a decedent. “Crime” has the meaning stated in Criminal Procedure Article, §11-801, Annotated Code of Maryland. “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. “Fiduciary” has the meaning stated in Estates and Trusts Article, §15-102, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Secretary” means the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services. “Victim” has the meaning stated in Criminal Procedure Article, §11-801, Annotated Code of Maryland.