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MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 2 - General Duties of Clerk|Section 2-207 - Recording Military Discharge Papers

    (a)    For purposes of this section, “person in interest” has the meaning stated in § 4–101(g) of the General Provisions Article.    (b)    The clerk of the circuit court of each county shall keep a book and record and index in the book the discharge papers of any person who:        (1)    At any time has served in the armed forces of the United States; and        (2)    Presents the discharge papers of the person for recording.    (c)    A clerk may not charge a fee for recording or indexing discharge papers.    (d)    The record kept by the clerk, or a certified copy of the record, is admissible in evidence in any court in the State.    (e)    (1)    A clerk shall deny inspection of the book, and the record and index in the book, described in this section except:            (i)    To a party in a civil, administrative, or criminal proceeding in a federal or state court or government agency, or the party’s attorney, who presents evidence satisfactory to the clerk that the inspection is related to admitting the record or a certified copy of the record in evidence in the proceeding;            (ii)    To a person in interest;            (iii)    In accordance with a subpoena or court order; or            (iv)    For good cause shown, to a relative of the person who is the subject of the discharge papers, if the request for inspection is made at least 70 years after the discharge papers were presented for recording.        (2)    A clerk may provide a certified copy of a record described in this section only:            (i)    To a party in a civil, administrative, or criminal proceeding in a federal or state court or government agency, or the party’s attorney, who presents evidence satisfactory to the clerk that the certified copy is for the purpose of admission in evidence in the proceeding;            (ii)    To a person in interest;            (iii)    In accordance with a subpoena or court order; or            (iv)    For good cause shown, to a relative of the person who is the subject of the discharge papers, if the request for a certified copy is made at least 70 years after the discharge papers were presented for recording.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 2 - General Duties of Clerk|Section 2-208 - Application for Blank Licenses

    (a)    This section applies to all licenses issued by the clerk of a circuit court other than those issued under Title 17 of the Business Regulation Article.    (b)    Before the first of May of each year, the clerk of a circuit court shall apply to the Comptroller for the number of blank licenses of each sort that will probably be required for use by the county during the year, or part of a year, ending the next April 30.    (c)    A clerk who fails to apply for blank licenses in accordance with subsection (b) of this section shall pay a penalty of $1,000 for each failure.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 2 - General Duties of Clerk|Section 2-209 - Certificate of Compliance With Workers' Compensation Act

    (a)    This section applies to all licenses issued by the clerk of a circuit court other than those issued under Title 17 of the Business Regulation Article.    (b)    Before the clerk of a circuit court may issue a license or permit to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the clerk:        (1)    A certificate of compliance with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; or        (2)    The number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 2 - General Duties of Clerk|Section 2-210 - Account of Licenses

    (a)    This section applies to all licenses issued by the clerk of a circuit court other than those issued under Title 17 of the Business Regulation Article.    (b)    On or before the first Monday of June and December of each year, the clerk of a circuit court shall return to the Comptroller, under oath, an account of the licenses issued by the clerk, which states:        (1)    The number of licenses issued of each grade and kind;        (2)    The date each license was issued;        (3)    The amount of money received for each license;        (4)    The person to whom each license was issued; and        (5)    The number, grade, and description of all blank licenses remaining.    (c)    If a clerk fails to make an account to the Comptroller in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, the Comptroller shall:        (1)    Charge the clerk with the entire cost of blank licenses delivered to the clerk at the rate fixed by law; and        (2)    Immediately afterwards, direct a suit to be brought against the official bond of the clerk to recover the amount.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 2 - General Duties of Clerk|Section 2-211 - Delivery of Civil Commissions

    When the Governor issues a civil commission and the Secretary of State delivers the commission to the clerk of a circuit court, the clerk immediately shall deliver the commission to the person to whom the commission is directed and who applies for the commission.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 2 - General Duties of Clerk|Section 2-212 - Public Officers -- Oaths

    (a)    At least once a month, the clerk of a circuit court shall report to the Secretary of State the name and office of each officer who has taken, before the clerk, the oath required by the Constitution or another law.    (b)    (1)    The clerk of a circuit court may not administer the oath of office to any officer until the officer has paid the tax on the officer’s commission that is required by law.        (2)    On the first Monday of March, June, September, and December, the clerk shall pay to the Treasurer all money that the clerk has received for taxes on commissions.    (c)    (1)    On request of any person, the clerk of a circuit court shall give a certificate, under the seal of the clerk’s office, of the qualification of any public officer:            (i)    Who has taken the oath of office before the clerk; or            (ii)    Whose oath of office is recorded in the clerk’s office.        (2)    The clerk shall charge $1 for issuing a certificate under seal of the qualifications of any public official, including justices of the peace and notaries public.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-214 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 2 - General Duties of Clerk|Section 2-214 - Information for Registering With State Donor Registry

    A clerk of a circuit court shall make available to the public information about registering with the State donor registry.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-215 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 2 - General Duties of Clerk|Section 2-215 - Posting National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Information Sign

    The clerk of the court shall prominently post the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline information sign described in § 15–207 of the Business Regulation Article in public information areas of each courthouse.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 4 - Appellate Courts|Section 2-401 - Clerk, Deputy Clerks, and Other Employees of Clerk's Office

    (a)    An appellate court shall have a clerk who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the court. He shall perform the duties required by Subtitle 2 of this title and the additional duties prescribed by the judges.    (b)    Subject to approval by the court, the clerk may employ the deputy clerks and other employees necessary for the conduct of his office who shall perform the duties prescribed by the judges.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 4 - Appellate Courts|Section 2-402 - Personnel Generally

    An appellate court may appoint the law clerks, stenographers, and other full or part time employees it deems necessary.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 4 - Appellate Courts|Section 2-403 - Compensation of Employees

    The clerk, his deputies, and other employees of the court shall receive the compensation provided in the State budget.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 4 - Appellate Courts|Section 2-404 - Attendance by Sheriff

    An appellate court may direct a sheriff to attend the court or perform services for the court. For serving an appellate court, the sheriff or his county shall receive the compensation set by the court.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Courts of General Jurisdiction|Section 2-502 - Recordation, etc., of Certain Dockets and Records

    Each clerk of a circuit court shall keep permanently a test book containing the oaths of office and signatures of every individual who takes the oath before the clerk.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Courts of General Jurisdiction|Section 2-503 - Grand Jury Reporter

    The jury judge for a county may order a court reporter to take and transcribe testimony given before a grand jury for the county for use as provided in § 8-416(c)(1) of this article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Courts of General Jurisdiction|Section 2-504 - Compensation of Clerk

    (a)    The clerk of each circuit court shall receive an annual salary of not more than $124,500 as set by the Board of Public Works on the basis of the relative volume of business and receipts in the clerk’s office.    (b)    A clerk shall devote his full working time to the duties of the clerk’s office and is entitled to the salary prescribed in subsection (a) of this section.    (c)    The salary of a clerk is payable biweekly.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-504.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Courts of General Jurisdiction|Section 2-504.1 - Annual Budget Submitted by Clerks

    (a)    The clerk of each circuit court shall submit annually a budget for the review and approval of the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals in such form as prescribed by the Secretary of Budget and Management.    (b)    Each budget submitted under this section shall:        (1)    Specify for each clerk’s office:            (i)    The number of positions;            (ii)    The salaries;            (iii)    The expenses; and            (iv)    The anticipated revenues; and        (2)    Be submitted to the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals in a uniform format as prescribed by the Secretary of Budget and Management.    (c)    The Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals shall provide preliminary estimates of budget appropriations for the clerk of each circuit court to the Secretary of Budget and Management.    (d)    (1)    The Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals shall submit the budget of the clerk of each circuit court to the Secretary of Budget and Management at the time prescribed by the Secretary.        (2)    Each budget shall be included in the State budget as part of the budget for the Judicial Branch of State government as submitted by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Courts of General Jurisdiction|Section 2-505 - Personnel in Clerk's Office

    (a)    The number of positions in the office of clerk of a circuit court shall be as provided in the budget.    (b)    The procedure for appointment and removal of personnel in the clerk’s office shall be as provided by rules adopted by the Court of Appeals. Those rules may provide whether the positions shall be in the State Personnel Management System or in the personnel system of the Judicial Branch.    (c)    The compensation for the positions in the clerk’s office shall be set by the Chief Judge.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Courts of General Jurisdiction|Section 2-506 - Minimum Workweek for Deputies and Employees of Clerk

    The minimum hours of work in each week for full-time deputies and employees of the offices of clerks of the circuit courts are 35 1/2 hours.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Courts of General Jurisdiction|Section 2-507 - Compensation of Bailiff and Crier

    (a)    A bailiff shall receive the compensation provided in this section. Unless otherwise provided, the amount is a per diem sum for each day he attends the circuit court.        (1)    Allegany County�––�As set by the court and approved by the county government.        (2)    Anne Arundel County�––�As set by the court and approved by the county government.        (3)    Baltimore City�––�As set by the city government.        (4)    Baltimore County�––�As set by the court.        (5)    Calvert County�––�As set by the county government and approved by the court.        (6)    Caroline County�––�$15.        (7)    Carroll County�––�As set by the county government.        (8)    Cecil County�––�$17.50.        (9)    Charles County�––�As set by county government.        (10)    Dorchester County�––�As set by the court and confirmed by the County Commissioners.        (11)    Frederick County�––�As set by the county government.        (12)    Garrett County –– As set by the court and approved by the County Commissioners.        (13)    Harford County�––�As set by the court.        (14)    Howard County�––�As set by the county government.        (15)    Kent County�––�$25.        (16)    Montgomery County�––�As set by the county government.        (17)    Prince George’s County�––�As set by the county government and approved by the court.        (18)    Queen Anne’s County�––� As set by the court and approved by the county government.        (19)    St. Mary’s County�––�As set by the county government.        (20)    Somerset County�––�$10.        (21)    Talbot County�––�As set by the county government.        (22)    Washington County�––�As set by the court and approved by the County Commissioners.        (23)    Wicomico County�––�As set by the county government.        (24)    Worcester County�––�As set by the county government but not more than $35.    (b)    A court crier shall receive the per diem compensation provided by this section for attending the circuit court:        (1)    Caroline�––�$15;        (2)    Cecil�––�As set by the County Commissioners;        (3)    Kent�––�$17.50;        (4)    Queen Anne’s�––� As set by the court and approved by the county government;        (5)    Somerset�––�As set by the County Commissioners;        (6)    Talbot�––�As set by the County Commissioners;        (7)    Wicomico�––�As set by the County Commissioners.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Courts of General Jurisdiction|Section 2-508 - Office of Calendar Management of the Circuit Court in Prince George's County

    (a)    In Prince George’s County, in accordance with the Maryland Rules, the County Administrative Judge shall:        (1)    Establish the Office of Calendar Management to schedule all proceedings before the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, including juvenile matters, civil, criminal, and domestic relations cases;        (2)    Appoint the employees of the Office of Calendar Management; and        (3)    Supervise directly or through a designee the functions and employees of the Office of Calendar Management.    (b)    Prince George’s County shall fund all salaries and other expenses of the Office of Calendar Management.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Courts of General Jurisdiction|Section 2-509 - Director of Assignments of the Circuit Court

    (a)    In Anne Arundel County, there is the Office of the Director of Assignments of the Circuit Court.    (b)    The Office of the Director of Assignments of the Circuit Court shall:        (1)    Schedule all civil cases before the Circuit Court; and        (2)    Perform all other duties as directed by the administrative judges of the circuit and Anne Arundel County.    (c)    Pursuant to the Maryland Rules, the County Administrative Judge of Anne Arundel County shall:        (1)    Appoint the Director of Assignments; and        (2)    Supervise the functions and employees of the Office of the Director of Assignments.    (d)    (1)    Anne Arundel County shall pay all expenses of the Director and the Office of Assignments of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, excluding salary and fringe benefits for other employees of the Office of Assignments.        (2)    In Anne Arundel County, the employees in the Office of the Director of Assignments shall be:            (i)    Selected from the staff of the Clerk of the Circuit Court;            (ii)    Paid from the budget of the Clerk of the Circuit Court; and            (iii)    Under the exclusive supervision and control of the Director of Assignments.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Courts of General Jurisdiction|Section 2-511 - State Payment for Interpreter Services

    There shall be included in the State budget for the Judiciary Department of Maryland beginning in fiscal year 2000, an authorization to the Administrative Office of the Courts in the total amount necessary to provide interpreter services required to be provided by federal or State law in a circuit court proceeding.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-512 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Courts of General Jurisdiction|Section 2-512 - Funding of Law Clerks

    (a)    Each circuit court judge shall have one law clerk, to be employed by the State.    (b)    The budget for the Administrative Office of the Courts shall include funds to employ one law clerk for each circuit court judge.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-5A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5A - Personnel Merit System for the Circuit Court for Baltimore City|Section 2-5A-01 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meaning indicated.    (b)    “Director” means the director of the personnel merit system.    (c)    “Employee” means a person who is employed in a position that is subject to the personnel merit system.    (d)    “Personnel merit system” means the personnel merit system for the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, as created and provided for under this subtitle.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-5A-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5A - Personnel Merit System for the Circuit Court for Baltimore City|Section 2-5A-02 - Created; Purposes

    The personnel merit system for the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City is created to provide for and administer the hiring and the other employment policies, procedures, requirements, and programs, as provided in § 2-5A-07 of this subtitle.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-5A-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5A - Personnel Merit System for the Circuit Court for Baltimore City|Section 2-5A-03 - Judicial Personnel Committee

    (a)    There shall be a judicial personnel committee, with duties and powers as set forth in this subtitle.    (b)    The judicial personnel committee consists of three members, as follows:        (1)    The State Court Administrator;        (2)    The administrative judge of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City; and        (3)    The clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-5A-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5A - Personnel Merit System for the Circuit Court for Baltimore City|Section 2-5A-04 - Administration; Appointment of Director; Removal

    (a)    The personnel merit system shall be administered in accordance with this subtitle by the director of the personnel merit system.    (b)    (1)    The director shall be appointed by the judges of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, on the recommendation of the judicial personnel committee.        (2)    The judges of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, on the recommendation of the judicial personnel committee, may remove the director for cause.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  2-5A-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 2 - Court Personnel|Subtitle 5A - Personnel Merit System for the Circuit Court for Baltimore City|Section 2-5A-05 - Status of Employees

    All employees of the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City shall be employees of this State and, except as otherwise provided in this article or other provision of law for specific purposes, are subject to all of the benefits and responsibilities applicable to any other State employee generally.