Terms Used In Maryland Code, STATE PERSONNEL AND PENSIONS 21-701

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Domestic relations order” means an order issued in accordance with § 21-502(a)(2) of this title, § 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code, and regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees that assigns a benefit to a spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent of a public employee in connection with a decree or order of alimony, child support, or divorce.

(c) “Final adjudication” means adjudication by a trial court resulting in final disposition of all charges that constitute a qualifying crime.

(d) “Public employee” means an individual who:

(1) is employed in a position listed in § 21-702 of this subtitle; and

(2) has been charged with a qualifying crime.

(e) “Qualifying crime” means a felony:

(1) that is committed in the course of a public employee’s duties and responsibilities;

(2) that is committed through the use of the public employee’s authority derived from the position of employment; and

(3) the commission of which results in, or is attempted to result in, gain, profit, or advantage for the public employee.