Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11–501

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Victim” means a person who suffers direct or threatened physical, emotional, or financial harm as a direct result of a crime or delinquent act.

(c) “Victim’s representative” includes:

(1) a family member of a victim who is a minor, an incompetent, or a victim of homicide; or

(2) a guardian of a minor or an incompetent.