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Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 11-204

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
As provided under § 3-122 of this article, the Maryland Department of Health shall notify a victim of a crime of violence or a victim or victim’s representative who has filed a notification request form under § 11-104 of this title whenever the Department receives a court order to examine a defendant to determine whether the defendant was criminally responsible for the alleged crime or is competent to stand trial.