Definitions

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§1801. Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1.  Dating partner.   "Dating partner" has the same meaning as in Title 19‑A, section 4002, subsection 3‑A.  

[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2.  Family or household member.   "Family or household member" has the same meaning as in Title 19‑A, section 4002, subsection 4.  

[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3.  Victim.   "Victim" means:  

A. A person who is the victim of a crime;   [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

B. The immediate family of a victim of a crime if:  

(1) The underlying crime is one of domestic violence or sexual assault or one in which the family suffered serious physical trauma or serious financial loss; or  

(2) Due to death, age, physical or mental disease, disorder or defect, the victim is unable to participate as allowed by law; or   [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

C. A person who has obtained under Title 19‑A, section 4007 an active protection order or approved consent agreement against the defendant.   [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).


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