Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-103

(a)(1) In this section, “crime” means:

(2) “Crime” does not include an offense under the Maryland Vehicle Law  1 or under Title 8, Subtitle 7 of the Natural Resources Article unless the offense is punishable by imprisonment.

(d)(1) For purposes of this section, a victim's representative, including the victim's spouse or surviving spouse, parent or legal guardian, child, or sibling, may represent a victim of a crime who dies or is disabled.

(2) If there is a dispute over who shall be the victim's representative, the court shall designate the victim's representative.

(e)(1) In any court proceeding involving a crime against a victim, the court shall ensure that the victim is in fact afforded the rights provided to victims by law.

(2) If a court finds that a victim's right was not considered or was denied, the court may grant the victim relief provided the remedy does not violate the constitutional right of a defendant or child respondent to be free from double jeopardy.

(3) A court may not provide a remedy that modifies a sentence of incarceration of a defendant or a commitment of a child respondent unless the victim requests relief from a violation of the victim's right within 30 days of the alleged violation.