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MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  15-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney|Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions|Section 15-404 - Baltimore County

    (a)    This section applies only in Baltimore County.    (b)    (1)    Subject to Article III, § 35 of the Maryland Constitution and paragraph (2) of this subsection, beginning with the term of the State’s Attorney who was elected to that position in 1982, the State’s Attorney’s salary:            (i)    is equal to the salary of a circuit court judge; and            (ii)    shall be increased 5% each year during the State’s Attorney’s term of office.        (2)    (i)    Beginning with the term of the State’s Attorney elected to that position in 2010, the salary of the State’s Attorney is $194,276; and            (ii)    for the year beginning on January 1, 2012, and each year thereafter until January 1, 2023, the salary shall be increased by 1%.    (c)    (1)    (i)    The State’s Attorney shall appoint two deputy State’s Attorneys, one of whom shall be designated deputy State’s Attorney of trial and administration and the other shall be designated deputy State’s Attorney of operations.            (ii)    A deputy State’s Attorney shall perform the work that the State’s Attorney requires.            (iii)    Subject to the approval of the County Executive and the County Council, the State’s Attorney shall set the salaries of the deputy State’s Attorneys.        (2)    (i)    As authorized by the County Executive, the State’s Attorney may appoint assistant State’s Attorneys.            (ii)    Subject to the approval of the County Executive and the County Council, the State’s Attorney shall set the salaries of the assistant State’s Attorneys.        (3)    The deputy and assistant State’s Attorneys have the same legal powers as the State’s Attorney to represent the State before the grand jury and in criminal proceedings.    (d)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may appoint clerical, administrative, and other staff that the State’s Attorney considers necessary for the proper conduct of the office.        (2)    The staff appointed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall perform clerical and other work as directed by the State’s Attorney.    (e)    The State’s Attorney and the deputy State’s Attorneys shall serve full time and may not engage in the private practice of law.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  15-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney|Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions|Section 15-405 - Calvert County

    (a)    This section applies only in Calvert County.    (b)    (1)    The State’s Attorney’s salary is equal to the salary of a circuit court judge.        (2)    A salary increase shall take effect at the beginning of the elected term of office and may not increase during the term of office.    (c)    (1)    Subject to approval of the county commissioners, the State’s Attorney shall appoint a deputy State’s Attorney and an assistant State’s Attorney, as needed.        (2)    The county commissioners shall set the salaries of the deputy and assistant State’s Attorneys.        (3)    The deputy and assistant State’s Attorneys:            (i)    shall serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney;            (ii)    shall perform work as directed by the State’s Attorney; and            (iii)    may present cases to the grand jury, sign indictments and criminal informations, and perform other functions necessary to the operation of the Office.    (d)    The State’s Attorney shall serve full time and may not engage in the private practice of law.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  15-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney|Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions|Section 15-406 - Caroline County

    (a)    This section applies only in Caroline County.    (b)    (1)    The State’s Attorney’s salary is 80% of the salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland.        (2)    The State’s Attorney is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.    (c)    The State’s Attorney may not engage in the private practice of law.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  15-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney|Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions|Section 15-407 - Carroll County

    (a)    This section applies only in Carroll County.    (b)    (1)    (i)    The State’s Attorney’s salary is the following percentages of the salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland:                1.    80%, ending on December 3, 2018;                2.    90%, beginning on December 4, 2018; and                3.    100%, beginning on December 3, 2019, and thereafter.            (ii)    A salary increase shall take effect at the beginning of the elected term of office and may not increase during the term of office.        (2)    The county commissioners shall:            (i)    provide space for the offices of the State’s Attorney and pay the expenses of the office, including general operating expenses, equipment costs, and reasonable costs for secretarial or stenographic needs; or            (ii)    as determined by the county commissioners, pay a reasonable allowance to reimburse the State’s Attorney for the costs of the operation of the office.    (c)    (1)    The State’s Attorney:            (i)    may appoint two deputy State’s Attorneys and the number of assistant State’s Attorneys necessary to staff the office; and            (ii)    subject to the approval of the county commissioners, shall set the salaries for the deputy and assistant State’s Attorneys.        (2)    (i)    In addition to the assistant State’s Attorneys appointed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if both the State’s Attorney and the resident judge of the circuit court of the county consider it necessary and the judge approves, the State’s Attorney may appoint an assistant State’s Attorney.            (ii)    The county commissioners shall set the salary of an assistant State’s Attorney appointed under this paragraph.    (d)    The State’s Attorney shall serve full time.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  15-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney|Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions|Section 15-408 - Cecil County

    (a)    This section applies only in Cecil County.    (b)    (1)    The State’s Attorney is entitled to:            (i)    a salary that is 95% of the salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland; and            (ii)    the same benefits as a full–time county employee.        (2)    The State’s Attorney:            (i)    is entitled to a reasonable expense allowance for the operation of the office and performance of the duties of State’s Attorney as provided in the county budget; and            (ii)    subject to the approval of the administrative judge of the circuit court for the county, may spend $1,500 each year for special work and employing extra help.    (c)    (1)    (i)    The State’s Attorney may appoint one deputy State’s Attorney and the number of assistant State’s Attorneys as provided in the county budget.            (ii)    The salary of the deputy State’s Attorney and the assistant State’s Attorneys shall be as provided in the county budget.        (2)    The deputy State’s Attorney and the assistant State’s Attorneys have the same legal powers as the State’s Attorney to represent the State before the grand jury and in criminal proceedings.        (3)    The deputy State’s Attorney and the assistant State’s Attorneys:            (i)    serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney;            (ii)    serve part time; and            (iii)    are entitled to the same benefits as a full–time county employee.    (d)    (1)    (i)    The State’s Attorney may appoint clerical, secretarial, administrative, investigative, and other support staff that the State’s Attorney considers necessary for the proper conduct of the office.            (ii)    The State’s Attorney’s executive secretary and criminal investigators serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney.            (iii)    Except for the State’s Attorney’s executive secretary and criminal investigators, the positions appointed under this subsection are subject to county personnel policies and procedures governing county employees.        (2)    The salaries of the positions appointed under this subsection shall be as provided in the county budget.    (e)    The State’s Attorney shall serve full time and may not engage in the private practice of law.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  15-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney|Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions|Section 15-409 - Charles County

    (a)    This section applies only in Charles County.    (b)    (1)    The State’s Attorney’s salary is equal to the salary of a circuit court judge.        (2)    Subject to the approval of the county commissioners, the State’s Attorney is entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred during the performance of the duties of the office.    (c)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may appoint deputy State’s Attorneys and assistant State’s Attorneys.        (2)    Subject to the approval of the county commissioners and paragraph (3) of this subsection, the State’s Attorney shall set the salary for positions appointed under this subsection.        (3)    The salary of an assistant State’s Attorney may not exceed the salary of the State’s Attorney.        (4)    The deputy and assistant State’s Attorneys:            (i)    shall serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney;            (ii)    shall perform work as directed by the State’s Attorney or as authorized by law; and            (iii)    may present cases to the grand jury, sign indictments and criminal informations, and perform other functions necessary to operate the office.    (d)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may appoint clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff that the State’s Attorney considers necessary for the proper conduct of the office.        (2)    Subject to the approval of the county commissioners, the State’s Attorney shall set the salaries for the employees appointed under this subsection.        (3)    An employee appointed under this subsection is entitled to the same benefits as a county employee.    (e)    (1)    The State’s Attorney:            (i)    shall serve full time; and            (ii)    except in connection with performing the duties of the office, may not:                1.    appear as counsel or represent any party before a court or unit of the State or a political subdivision of the State; or                2.    otherwise engage in the private practice of law.        (2)    A deputy State’s Attorney shall serve full time and may not engage in the private practice of law.        (3)    An assistant State’s Attorney may serve full time or part time and may not engage in the private practice of criminal law.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  15-411 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney|Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions|Section 15-411 - Frederick County

    (a)    This section applies only in Frederick County.    (b)    (1)    The State’s Attorney’s annual salary is $188,777.        (2)    The State’s Attorney’s salary shall be increased annually in a percentage equal to the average annual increment and salary adjustment given to Frederick County employees over the State’s Attorney’s prior 4–year term.        (3)    The county commissioners shall:            (i)    provide an office in the courthouse for the State’s Attorney;            (ii)    pay the office expenses, including general operating expenses and the cost of equipment; and            (iii)    pay the reasonable salary of a stenographer to be appointed by the State’s Attorney.    (c)    (1)    (i)    The State’s Attorney may appoint two deputy State’s Attorneys who shall:                1.    serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney; and                2.    under the direction of the State’s Attorney, present cases to the grand jury and perform other necessary duties in relation to the grand jury and the operation of the office.            (ii)    Subject to the approval of the county commissioners, the State’s Attorney shall set the salary of each deputy State’s Attorney.        (2)    The State’s Attorney may appoint the number of full–time and part–time assistant State’s Attorneys that are approved by the county commissioners and who:            (i)    serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney;            (ii)    receive the compensation that the county commissioners approve; and            (iii)    have the same legal powers that the State’s Attorney has to present cases to the grand jury and perform other necessary duties in relation to the grand jury and the operation of the office.    (d)    (1)    Subject to the approval of the county commissioners, the State’s Attorney may appoint other staff.        (2)    Employees appointed under this subsection shall:            (i)    serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney; and            (ii)    receive the compensation that the county commissioners approve.    (e)    The State’s Attorney and deputy State’s Attorneys may not engage in the private practice of law.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  15-412 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney|Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions|Section 15-412 - Garrett County

    (a)    This section applies only in Garrett County.    (b)    (1)    The county commissioners shall set the State’s Attorney’s salary in accordance with Chapter 91 of the Public Local Laws of Garrett County.        (2)    (i)    The State’s Attorney’s allowance for office expenses shall be at least $10,000.            (ii)    An allowance of more than $10,000 shall be at the discretion of the county commissioners.    (c)    (1)    Subject to the approval of the county commissioners and as provided for in the county budget, the State’s Attorney may appoint assistant State’s Attorneys.        (2)    An assistant State’s Attorney shall:            (i)    serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney; and            (ii)    receive a salary of at least $25,000.    (d)    (1)    Subject to the approval of the county commissioners and if provided for in the county budget, the State’s Attorney may appoint investigators who shall:            (i)    be law enforcement officers in the State; and            (ii)    have the same powers, rights, protections, and benefits as a county deputy sheriff.        (2)    (i)    The State’s Attorney may employ clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff necessary for the proper conduct of the office.            (ii)    Subject to the approval of the county commissioners and in conformity with the county pay and classification plans, the State’s Attorney shall set the salaries and classifications for the employees described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.    (e)    The State’s Attorney shall serve full time.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  15-413 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney|Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions|Section 15-413 - Harford County

    (a)    This section applies only in Harford County.    (b)    (1)    The State’s Attorney’s annual salary is equal to the salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland.        (2)    The county government shall pay all reasonable expenses for the conduct of the office.    (c)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may appoint:            (i)    not more than two deputy State’s Attorneys; and            (ii)    the number of assistant State’s Attorneys authorized by the County Executive and County Council.        (2)    The deputy and assistant State’s Attorneys:            (i)    serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney;            (ii)    receive compensation as provided by the County Executive and County Council; and            (iii)    have the same legal powers as the State’s Attorney to represent the State before the grand jury and in criminal proceedings.    (d)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may appoint a secretary or clerical assistant who shall:            (i)    serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney; and            (ii)    receive a salary that conforms to the exempt classification and pay plan authorized by the County Executive and County Council.        (2)    (i)    The State’s Attorney may employ clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff necessary for the proper conduct of the office.            (ii)    Subject to the approval of the County Executive and County Council and in conformity with the county pay and classification plans, the State’s Attorney shall set salaries and classifications for employees appointed under this paragraph.            (iii)    An employee appointed under this paragraph is entitled to the same benefits as a similarly classified county employee.    (e)    Except in connection with performing the duties of the office, the State’s Attorney may not engage in the private practice of law or appear as counsel or represent any party before a court or unit of the State or a political subdivision of the State.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  15-414 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney|Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions|Section 15-414 - Howard County

    (a)    This section applies only in Howard County.    (b)    The State’s Attorney’s salary is equal to the salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland.    (c)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may appoint two deputy State’s Attorneys and the number of assistant State’s Attorneys authorized by the County Executive.        (2)    The deputy and assistant State’s Attorneys:            (i)    shall serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney;            (ii)    subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, shall receive a salary set by the County Executive with the approval of the County Council;            (iii)    shall have the same legal power as the State’s Attorney to represent the State before the grand jury and in criminal proceedings; and            (iv)    under the direction of the State’s Attorney, may present cases to the grand jury, sign indictments and criminal informations, and perform other necessary duties relating to the grand jury and the operation of the office as directed by the State’s Attorney or authorized by law.        (3)    The salary for a deputy State’s Attorney may not be less than $6,000 each year.    (d)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may employ an administrative assistant who may:            (i)    collect and distribute moneys payable for the support of dependents under orders issued from courts in this State or another state; and            (ii)    retain 2% of the moneys collected to be paid to the County Council to defray the costs of the service.        (2)    The salary of the administrative assistant shall be set by the County Executive with the approval of the County Council.    (e)    (1)    Not later than 3 months after the close of each fiscal year, the County Auditor shall examine the books and accounts of the State’s Attorney’s office and prepare a financial audit for the preceding fiscal year.        (2)    The financial audit shall be:            (i)    submitted to the County Executive and County Council; and            (ii)    included in the annual audit of the county required by §§ 16–305 through 16–308 of the Local Government Article.        (3)    At any time the County Executive or County Council may order a special audit of the State’s Attorney’s office in accordance with § 213 of the Howard County Charter.    (f)    The State’s Attorney may not engage in the private practice of law.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  15-415 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney|Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions|Section 15-415 - Kent County

    (a)    This section applies only in Kent County.    (b)    (1)    The State’s Attorney’s salary is 80% of the salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland.        (2)    (i)    The county commissioners shall set the State’s Attorney’s allowance for office expenses.            (ii)    The State’s Attorney shall submit expense vouchers to the county commissioners for approval and payment.        (3)    (i)    The State’s Attorney has a special fund allowance of $4,000 for the costs of investigations.            (ii)    At the end of each fiscal year:                1.    the State’s Attorney shall account to the county commissioners for expenditures from the fund; and                2.    any balance remaining in the fund shall revert to the general fund of the county.    (c)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may employ one or more deputy State’s Attorneys and assistant State’s Attorneys who shall:            (i)    serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney; and            (ii)    be members in good standing of the local bar.        (2)    The county commissioners shall set the salaries of the deputy and assistant State’s Attorneys.    (d)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may employ a criminal investigator who serves at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney.        (2)    The State’s Attorney may employ an administrative coordinator and other administrative and clerical staff that the State’s Attorney considers necessary for the conduct of the office.        (3)    The county commissioners shall set the salaries of the criminal investigator, administrative coordinator, and administrative and clerical staff.    (e)    (1)    The State’s Attorney shall serve full time and may not engage in the private practice of law.        (2)    Subject to the approval of the county commissioners, a deputy or assistant State’s Attorney may engage in the private practice of law.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  15-418 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney|Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions|Section 15-418 - Queen Anne's County

    (a)    This section applies only in Queen Anne’s County.    (b)    (1)    (i)    The State’s Attorney’s salary is equal to the salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland.            (ii)    The salary shall be set before the start of the elected term of office.        (2)    The State’s Attorney is entitled to reasonable expenses as provided in the county budget for the operation of the office and the performance of the State’s Attorney’s duties.    (c)    (1)    Subject to the approval of the county commissioners, the State’s Attorney may appoint one or more deputy State’s Attorneys or assistant State’s Attorneys.        (2)    The county commissioners shall set the salary of each deputy and assistant State’s Attorney.        (3)    The State’s Attorney, deputy State’s Attorneys, or assistant State’s Attorneys shall present cases to the grand jury and perform other duties in relation to the grand jury, the circuit court, including the juvenile court, and the District Court that the State’s Attorney considers necessary.    (d)    The State’s Attorney may not:        (1)    engage in the private practice of law; or        (2)    except in connection with the duties of the office, appear professionally in a criminal proceeding in the State.