Maryland Criminal Procedure Section 11-809

      (a)      (1)      A claimant shall file a claim not later than:

                  (i)      180 days after the occurrence of the crime or delinquent act on which the claim is based; or

                  (ii)      180 days after the death of the victim.

            (2)      For good cause, the Board may extend the time for filing up to 3 years after the occurrence of the crime or delinquent act or the death of the victim.

            (3)      In a case of child abuse, a claimant may file a claim up to 3 years after the claimant knew or should have known of the child abuse.

      (b)      (1)      Claims shall be filed in the office of the Board in person or by mail.

            (2)      The Board shall:

                  (i)      accept for filing each claim that meets the requirements of this subtitle and the regulations of the Board; and

                  (ii)      notify the claimant within 10 days after receipt of the claim.