Section 11-1001 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-1001. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 847(a). 
 

The reference to this "subtitle" is substituted for the former reference to "§§ 847 through 850 of this subheading". This subtitle also includes the revision of former Art. 27, § 856; thus, this new subsection makes the definitions applicable to provisions to which those definitions formerly did not apply. No substantive change is intended. 

(b)  Crime.- "Crime" means conduct that is a crime under the law of this State or federal law. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 847(b). 
 

The former reference to conduct that "would be considered a crime except for the fact that the perpetrator was found to be not criminally responsible or not competent to stand trial" is deleted as unnecessary to the definition of "crime". 

(c)  Disposition.-  

(1) "Disposition" means the sentencing or determination of penalty or punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime or against whom a finding of sufficient facts for conviction is made. 

(2) "Disposition" includes dismissal of charges or other disposition under a plea bargain agreement. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 27, § 847(d). 
 

No changes are made. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Crime"                                                            § 11-1001


"Person"                                                              § 1-101

(d)  Restitution.- "Restitution" means money or services that a defendant is ordered to pay or render to a victim, victim's representative, or other person or governmental unit. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 27, § 847(f). 
 

The only changes are in style. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Victim"                                                           § 11-1001


"Victim's representative"                                           § 11-1001

(e)  Victim.- "Victim" means a person who suffers direct or threatened physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result of a crime. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 847(c), except as it related to family members of a minor, incompetent, or homicide victim. 
 

The former reference to a "[c]rime victim" is deleted as unnecessary. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Crime"                                                            § 11-1001


"Person"                                                              § 1-101

(f)  Victim's representative.- "Victim's representative" includes: 

(1) a spouse, child, sibling, or a parent of a victim who is a minor, incompetent, or a victim of a homicide; or 

(2) a guardian of a minor or an incompetent. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 847(e) and, as it related to family members of a minor, incompetent, or homicide victim (c). 
 

The defined term "[v]ictim's representative" is added for clarity. 

(g)  Witness.- "Witness" means a person who is or expects to be a State's witness. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 27, § 847(g). 
 

The only changes are in style. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Person"                                                             § 1-101
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 847(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g); 2001, ch. 10, § 2; 2006, ch. 429.]