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

HB 793 requires Maryland prosecutors to notify victims of theft or their representatives (such as family members or guardians for minors, deceased, or disabled victims) about key case details in misdemeanor theft cases. This applies to thefts of property or services valued at $100 or more (but less than $1,500) or under $100. Within 10 days of a court filing, prosecutors must send victims a pamphlet and a form to request updates, and victims who complete the form will receive notifications about DNA evidence and case matches. The bill streamlines victim communication by making the notification process automatic for eligible cases without requiring additional requests from victims.