Maryland Statutes
Part II - State Board of Victim Services
Section 11-916 - State Victims of Crime Fund -- in General

(a)    There is a State Victims of Crime Fund.
    (b)    (1)    The Fund shall be used to pay for:
            (i)    carrying out Article 47 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights;
            (ii)    carrying out the guidelines for the treatment and assistance for victims and witnesses of crimes and delinquent acts provided in §§ 11–1002 and 11–1003 of this title;
            (iii)    carrying out any laws enacted to benefit victims and witnesses of crimes and delinquent acts; and
            (iv)    supporting child advocacy centers established under § 11–923(h) of this subtitle.
        (2)    The Fund may pay for the administrative costs of the Fund.
    (c)    The Board shall administer the Fund.
    (d)    Grants awarded by the Board shall be equitably distributed among all purposes of the Fund described in subsection (b) of this section.

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