Status of Marsy's Law in Maryland
A state Constitutional Amendment for Victims’ Rights was passed in November, 1994, with the approval of 92% of the voters.
- To learn more about your rights in Maryland, please visit the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) by clicking here.
Violent Crime In Your State: Did You Know?
According To Recently Released Statistics By The Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI), Maryland Experienced 27,462 Violent Crimes In 2015.
- In 2015, There Were 516 Murders And Nonnegligent Manslaughters.
- In 2015 There Were 1,666 Rapes.
- In 2015 There Were 9,863 Robberies.
- In 2015 There Were 15,417 Aggravated Assaults.
Source: 2015 Crime In The United States, State Totals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Website, 9/26/16
Resources in Maryland
Maryland Attorney General Victim Services
Maryland Department Of Public Safety & Corrections’ Victims Services
Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas. Marsy was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983.
Dr. Nicholas has made it his mission to give victims and their families across the country constitutional protections.