Ch. 585

1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

information may be obtained from the personal representative, guardian, or committee,
or such family members as may be necessary.

DRAFTER'S NOTE: This section is transferred from Art. 41, § 4-609(c)(2), (3),
and (4) of the Code.

In subsection (a) of this section, the reference to a presentence investigation
"that is completed by the Division of Parole and Probation under Article 41, §
4-609 of the Code" is added for clarity.

The only other changes are in style.

782. RESERVED.

783. RESERVED.

POSTSENTENCING PROCEDURES

784. NOTICE OF SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS TO VICTIMS OF CRIMES OF VIOLENCE.

(a)     In this section, "subsequent proceeding" includes:

(1)     A review of sentence under [Article 27,] § 645JA of [the Code] THIS
ARTICLE;

(2)     A hearing on a request to have a sentence modified or vacated under the
Maryland Rules;

(3)     An appeal to the Court of Special Appeals; or

(4)     An appeal to the Court of Appeals.

(b)     Following conviction and sentencing of a criminal defendant for a crime of
violence as defined in [Article 27,] § 643B of [the Code] THIS ARTICLE, the State's
Attorney shall send advance notice, in writing, of a subsequent proceeding to the victim of
that crime of violence, or in the case of a homicide, to a designated family member, if the
victim or designated family member:

(1)     In a timely manner, requests of the State's Attorney, in writing, to be
notified of subsequent proceedings; and

(2)     Maintains with the State's Attorney a current address in the State.

(c)     (1) The State's Attorney's office shall:

(i) Notify the victim or designated family member of all appeals to the
Court of Special Appeals and the Court of Appeals filed by the defendant; and

(ii) Send an information copy of the victim's notification to the office
of the Attorney General.

(2) Following the initial notification to the victim, the office of the Attorney
General shall:

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