Ch. 311

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(b) [The court shall notify the central repository of the criminal justice
information system any time charges are dismissed under this section ] IF CHARGES ARE
DISMISSED UNDER THIS SECTION, THE COURT SHALL NOTIFY:

(1) THE VICTIM OF THE CRIME CHARGED WHO HAS FILED A
NOTIFICATION REQUEST FORM UNDER ARTICLE 27, § 770 OF THE CODE; AND

(2) THE CENTRAL REPOSITORY OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE
INFORMATION SYSTEM.

12-122.

(a) (1) In this section, "victim" means a victim of a crime of violence, as defined
in Article 27, § 643B of the Code OR A VICTIM WHO HAS FILED A NOTIFICATION
REQUEST FORM UNDER ARTICLE 27, § 770 OF THE CODE.

(2) "Victim" includes a designated family member of. a victim who is
deceased, disabled, or a minor.

(b) A State's Attorney shall notify a victim of all rights provided under this
section.

(c) (1) A victim may request notification under this section by:

(I) [notifying] NOTIFYING the State's Attorney and the Department
[once every 2 years] in writing of the victim's request for notification; OR

(II) FILING A NOTIFICATION REQUEST FORM UNDER ARTICLE 27, §
770 OF THE CODE.

(2) A victim's request for notification UNDER PARAGRAPH (1)(I) OF THIS
SUBSECTION shall designate:

(i) The address and telephone number of the victim; or

(ii) The name, address, and telephone number of a representative to
receive notice on behalf of the victim.

(3) A victim may, at any time, withdraw a request for notification.

(d) If a victim has requested notification in the manner provided under subsection
(c) of this section, the Department shall promptly notify the victim or the victim's
representative in writing when:

(1) The Department receives a court order to examine a defendant under §
12-110 of this subtitle;

(2) The Department receives a court order committing a defendant to the
Department under § 12-111 of this subtitle;

(3) A hearing is scheduled under § 12-114 of this subtitle;

(4) The Department receives notice that a committed individual has applied
for a hearing under § 12-118 of this subtitle;

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