Sec. 01.04.04.03. Eligibility

A. Organizations eligible to be victim services providers include:

(1) State-designated domestic violence shelters;

(2) Full service rape crisis centers; and

(3) Maryland Legal Services Corporation grantees identified by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence or the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault as entities that provide services to victims.

B. An organization not otherwise eligible to be a victim services provider under §A of this regulation may be deemed by the Office, in the exercise of its discretion, to be eligible.

C. In determining eligibility under §B of this regulation, the Office shall consider any information it believes relevant, including the organization’s:

(1) History of providing assistance to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault;

(2) Experiences and current practices relating to the handling of confidential information;

(3) Proffered reasons for online access; and

(4) Recommendations for online access from victim services providers or State agencies.