Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 11-501
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- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Victim” means a person who suffers direct or threatened physical, emotional, or financial harm as a direct result of a crime or delinquent act.
(c) “Victim’s representative” includes:
(1) a family member of a victim who is a minor, an incompetent, or a victim of homicide; or
(2) a guardian of a minor or an incompetent.