(a) In Part I of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Central Collection Unit' means the Central Collection Unit in the Department of Budget and Management. (c) 'Child' means a person under the age of 18 years. (d) (1) 'Crime' means an act committed by a person in the State that is a crime under: (i) common law; (ii) § 109 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Caroline County; (iii) § 8A–1 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Talbot County; or (iv) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Annotated Code. (2) 'Crime' does not include a violation of the Transportation Article that is not punishable by a term of confinement. (e) 'Defendant' means a person: (1) who has received probation before judgment; (2) who has been found guilty of a crime, even if the defendant has been found not criminally responsible; or (3) whose plea of nolo contendere to a crime has been accepted by the court. (f) 'Division' means the Division of Parole and Probation. (g) 'Judgment of restitution' means a direct order for payment of restitution or an order for payment of restitution that is a condition of probation in an order of probation. f Parole and Probation. (g) 'Judgment of restitution' means a direct order for payment of restitution or an order for payment of restitution that is a condition of probation in an order of probation. (h) 'Liable parent' means a parent: (1) whose child has committed a crime or delinquent act; and (2) who has been ordered to pay restitution under § 11-604 of this subtitle. (i) 'Restitution obligor' means a defendant, child respondent, or liable parent against whom a judgment of restitution has been entered. (j) 'Victim' means: (1) a person who suffers death, personal injury, or property damage or loss as a direct result of a crime or delinquent act; or (2) if the person is deceased, the personal representative of the estate of the person.
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