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§ 6-401. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState GovernmentEffective: May 1, 2024

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Government (Refs & Annos)
Title 6. Attorney General (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit (Refs & Annos)
Effective: May 1, 2024
MD Code, State Government, § 6-401
§ 6-401. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Department
(b) “Department” means the Department of Juvenile Services.
Disciplinary action
(c) “Disciplinary action” means any punitive action against a child that results in more security, additional obligations, or less personal freedom.
Executive Director
(d) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.
Facility
(e) “Facility” means:
(1) a residential facility operated by the Department;
(2) a residential facility owned by the Department but privately operated; and
(3) a residential facility licensed by the Department.
Grievance
(f)(1) “Grievance” means a complaint made by a child or on behalf of a child due to a circumstance or an action considered to be unjust.
(2) “Grievance” does not include an employee grievance, disciplinary appeal, or complaint.
Juvenile justice monitor
(g) “Juvenile justice monitor” means an individual employed by the Office of the Attorney General to determine whether the needs of children under the jurisdiction of the Department are being met in compliance with State law, that their rights are being upheld, and that they are not being abused.
Secretary
(h) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Juvenile Services.
Unit
(i) “Unit” means the Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit of the Office of the Attorney General.

Credits

Added by Acts 2006, c. 12, § 1, eff. Feb. 18, 2006. Amended by Acts 2007, c. 499, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2008; Acts 2020, c. 11, § 1, eff. March 7, 2020; Acts 2024, c. 1, § 1, eff. May 1, 2024.
MD Code, State Government, § 6-401, MD STATE GOVT § 6-401
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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