Section 11-814 - Board decisions on claims; review by Secretary. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-814. Board decisions on claims; review by Secretary.
 

(a)  Notification if additional material is required.- Within 30 days after the receipt of a claim, the Board shall notify the claimant if additional material is required. 

(b)  Report of Board decision.-  

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 90 days after the receipt of a claim and all necessary supporting material, the Board shall: 

(i) complete the review and evaluation of each claim; and 

(ii) file with the Secretary a written report setting forth the decision and the reasons in support of the decision. 

(2) For good cause shown, for a period not to exceed 1 year the Board may extend the time to file its report with the Secretary after receipt of the claim and all necessary supporting material until the first to occur of the following events: 

(i) the claimant no longer has expenses related to the crime; or 

(ii) the claimant has been awarded the maximum amount authorized under §§ 11-811(b) and 11-812 of this subtitle. 

(c)  Secretary review of Board decision.- Within 30 days after the receipt of a written report from the Board, the Secretary shall modify, affirm, or reverse the decision of the Board. 

(d)  Finality of Secretary's action.- The decision of the Secretary to affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the Board is final. 

(e)  Copy to claimant.- The claimant shall be given a copy of the final report on request. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 822; 2001, ch. 10, § 2.]