Criminal Procedure - Theft - Notification of Victims and Victims' Representatives

HB 14 requires Maryland prosecutors to notify victims (or their designated representatives) of certain theft cases within 10 days of court filings. It applies specifically to thefts valued at $100-$1,500 (misdemeanor) and under $100 (misdemeanor), with "victim’s representative" defined to include family members or guardians of minors, deceased, or disabled victims. Prosecutors must mail specific forms and pamphlets to victims, and victims can use the state’s MDEC system to request updates on case progress. The bill amends existing law to standardize this notification process for theft-related court proceedings.