2023 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 3 - Obstructing Justice
Section 9-301 - Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Official proceeding” includes a criminal trial, a hearing related to a criminal trial or adjudicatory hearing, a grand jury proceeding, and any other proceeding that is part of a criminal action or juvenile delinquency case.
(c) “Victim” means a person against whom a crime or delinquent act has been committed or attempted.
(d) “Witness” means a person who:
(1) has knowledge of the existence of facts relating to a crime or delinquent act;
(2) makes a declaration under oath that is received as evidence for any purpose;
(3) has reported a crime or delinquent act to a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, intake officer, correctional officer, or judicial officer; or
(4) has been served with a subpoena issued under the authority of a court of this State, any other state, or the United States.