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2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Duties and Powers › Section 15-104 - Duty to Post Bond

(a)    Each State’s Attorney shall annually provide a corporate surety bond payable to the State in the amount of $5,000.
(b)    The bond shall be conditioned on the State’s Attorney faithfully:
(1)    performing the duties of the office; and
(2)    accounting for funds and property received under color of the office.
(c)    (1)    The bond shall be deposited with the Comptroller.
(2)    Premiums on the bond shall be an expense of the office of the State’s Attorney.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Duties and Powers › Section 15-105 - Duty to Submit Facts and Evidence of Cases

A State’s Attorney shall prepare and submit to the Division of Parole and Probation and the Division of Correction a summary of the facts and evidence in each case tried in the circuit court for the county served by the State’s Attorney in which:
(1)    the defendant was sentenced to imprisonment for 18 months or more; and
(2)    the Division of Parole and Probation did not prepare a presentence investigation report.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Duties and Powers › Section 15-108 - Subpoena Power in Criminal Investigation

(a)    (1)    For the limited purpose of furthering an ongoing criminal investigation, a State’s Attorney or a deputy State’s Attorney designated in writing by the State’s Attorney may issue in the county served by the State’s Attorney a subpoena to a person to produce telephone, business, governmental, or corporate records or documents.
(2)    The subpoena may be served in the same manner as one issued by a circuit court.
(b)    (1)    A person may have an attorney present during any contact made under subsection (a) of this section with a State’s Attorney or an agent of the State’s Attorney.
(2)    The State’s Attorney shall advise a person of the right to counsel when the subpoena is served.
(c)    (1)    (i)    The State’s Attorney immediately may report the failure of a person to obey a lawfully served subpoena under subsection (a) of this section to the circuit court of the county served by the State’s Attorney.
(ii)    The State’s Attorney shall provide a copy of the subpoena and proof of service to the circuit court.
(2)    After conducting a hearing at which the person who allegedly failed to comply with a subpoena issued under subsection (a) of this section has an opportunity to be heard and represented by counsel, the court may grant appropriate relief.
(d)    This section does not allow the contravention, denial, or abrogation of a privilege or right recognized by law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Duties and Powers › Section 15-109 - Interim State's Attorney

(a)    If necessary due to an absence, sickness, resignation, or death of a State’s Attorney, the circuit court for the county may appoint a competent individual to perform the duties of the State’s Attorney in conducting criminal or civil cases arising or pending in the circuit court until:
(1)    the State’s Attorney is able to attend and act in person; or
(2)    a new State’s Attorney is appointed and qualified.
(b)    An individual appointed under subsection (a) of this section shall receive the same compensation as the State’s Attorney who is replaced.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 2 - State's Attorneys' Coordination Council › Section 15-202 - Membership

(a)    The Council consists of:
(1)    the Attorney General;
(2)    the State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County;
(3)    the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City;
(4)    the State’s Attorney for Baltimore County;
(5)    the State’s Attorney for Montgomery County;
(6)    the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County;
(7)    the State’s Attorney for Allegany County, Frederick County, Garrett County, or Washington County who is chosen by a majority vote of the State’s Attorneys for those counties;
(8)    the State’s Attorney for Calvert County, Charles County, or St. Mary’s County who is chosen by a majority vote of the State’s Attorneys for those counties;
(9)    the State’s Attorney for Caroline County, Cecil County, Kent County, Queen Anne’s County, or Talbot County who is chosen by a majority vote of the State’s Attorneys for those counties;
(10)    the State’s Attorney for Carroll County, Harford County, or Howard County who is chosen by a majority vote of the State’s Attorneys for those counties; and
(11)    the State’s Attorney for Dorchester County, Somerset County, Wicomico County, or Worcester County who is chosen by a majority vote of the State’s Attorneys for those counties.
(b)    (1)    This subsection only applies to members chosen in accordance with subsection (a)(7) through (11) of this section.
(2)    The term of a member of the Council is 2 years.
(3)    A member continues to serve until a successor is chosen and qualifies.
(4)    A member may serve only during the time the member holds the office that qualifies the member for membership.
(5)    A member is eligible to serve more than one term.
(6)    A vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the same manner used to choose the original membership in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)    Membership on the Council does not constitute holding an office of profit.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 2 - State's Attorneys' Coordination Council › Section 15-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Staff

(a)    A majority of the members of the Council is a quorum.
(b)    (1)    The Council shall meet at least four times each year.
(2)    The Council shall hold special meetings when called by:
(i)    the chair, on the chair’s own initiative or on the written request of three Council members; or
(ii)    the vice chair, in the absence of the chair.
(3)    The Council shall establish procedures and requirements with respect to meetings, deliberations, and the administration of the functions of the Council.
(c)    The Coordinator shall serve as the secretary to the Council and perform the duties and responsibilities the Council directs in order to carry out the functions of the Council.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 3 - State's Attorneys' Coordinator › Section 15-301 - Office of State's Attorneys' Coordinator

(a)    (1)    There is an office of State’s Attorneys’ Coordinator.
(2)    The Coordinator shall be appointed by and serve at
the pleasure of the Council.
(b)    An individual is eligible to be the Coordinator if, at the time of appointment, the individual is admitted to practice law in the State.
(c)    The Coordinator shall receive the salary provided in the State budget.
(d)    The Coordinator shall devote full time to the Coordinator’s official duties and may not engage in the private practice of law.
(e)    The Coordinator may appoint and employ the professional and clerical staff approved by the Council and as provided in the State budget.
(f)    The Council shall prepare and submit to the Governor a budget for the office each fiscal year.
(g)    Each unit of State and local government shall cooperate to the extent practicable with the Coordinator and the staff of the Coordinator in the discharge of the Coordinator’s duties.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 3 - State's Attorneys' Coordinator › Section 15-302 - Duties of Coordinator

The Coordinator shall:
(1)    establish and implement standard and specialized training programs for and provide materials to State’s Attorneys and professional staffs of State’s Attorneys;
(2)    provide and coordinate continuing legal education programs and services for State’s Attorneys and professional staffs of State’s Attorneys, including:
(i)    legal research;
(ii)    technical assistance;
(iii)    technical and professional publications; and
(iv)    the compiling and disseminating of information concerning and the advising of State’s Attorneys about developments in the criminal law and the administration of criminal justice relating to the duties of the office of State’s Attorney;
(3)    with the approval of the Council, establish and implement uniform reporting procedures for State’s Attorneys and professional staffs of State’s Attorneys to maintain and provide statistical data and information relating to prosecutorial functions and standards of the office of State’s Attorney;
(4)    with the approval of the Council, accept and expend funds, grants, and gifts and accept services from public or private sources;
(5)    with the approval of the Council, enter into agreements and contracts with public or private agencies or educational institutions;
(6)    provide services and functions as the Council directs to carry out the duties of the office of Coordinator;
(7)    administer the Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Program established under § 11–902 of this article, including consideration of and approving the release of moneys from the Program;
(8)    consult with the State Board of Victim Services on the administration of the Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Program; and
(9)    meet and confer regularly with the Attorney General, the State’s Attorneys, and the Council.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions › Section 15-401 - Compensation -- in General

(a)    (1)    The State’s Attorney for a county shall receive:
(i)    an annual salary for performing the duties of the office as set forth in the public general laws and the public local laws of the county; and
(ii)    an annual payment for office, travel, and other expenses as provided by law and the current practice of the county.
(2)    Unless otherwise specified, a county shall pay the salary and expenses in equal monthly installments.
(b)    (1)    Except for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in trying a case removed to another county, a State’s Attorney may not receive any other compensation for performing the duties of the office.
(2)    Any fees to which the State’s Attorney may be entitled shall be:
(i)    collected and paid to the governing body of the county; and
(ii)    credited to the general fund of the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions › Section 15-402 - Allegany County

(a)    This section applies only in Allegany County.
(b)    The State’s Attorney’s salary is 90% of the salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland in effect on December 31 of the year immediately before the start of the State’s Attorney’s term of office.
(c)    As determined by the State’s Attorney, the State’s Attorney, a deputy State’s Attorney, or an assistant State’s Attorney shall:
(1)    present cases to the grand jury; and
(2)    perform other necessary duties in relation to the grand jury, the District Court of Maryland, and the circuit court, including the juvenile court.
(d)    The State’s Attorney may appoint:
(1)    two deputy State’s Attorneys who shall serve full time and whose salaries may not be less than 80% of the salary of the State’s Attorney; and
(2)    as many assistant State’s Attorneys that the county commissioners authorize and fund.
(e)    (1)    The State’s Attorney shall appoint a county investigator and an assistant county investigator in accordance with §§ 12–1A and 12–1B of the Allegany County Code.
(2)    The county investigator and assistant county investigator shall be funded in accordance with § 12–1A of the Allegany County Code.
(f)    The State’s Attorney may not engage in the private practice of law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions › Section 15-403 - Anne Arundel County

(a)    This section applies only in Anne Arundel County.
(b)    The State’s Attorney’s salary:
(1)    for calendar year 2003, is equal to the salary of a circuit court judge as of December 31, 2002; and
(2)    shall be increased each calendar year thereafter by 3% over the salary of the State’s Attorney for the previous calendar year.
(c)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may:
(i)    1.    appoint two deputy State’s Attorneys; and
2.    subject to the approval of the county, set salaries for the deputy State’s Attorneys that may not exceed 90% of the State’s Attorney’s salary; and
(ii)    1.    appoint the number of assistant State’s Attorneys as provided by the county; and
2.    subject to approval by the county, set salaries for the assistant State’s Attorneys that may not exceed 80% of the State’s Attorney’s salary.
(2)    Subject to approval by the administrative judge of the circuit court, the State’s Attorney may:
(i)    appoint a temporary assistant State’s Attorney for a particular case or series of cases; and
(ii)    subject to the approval of the county, set the compensation for the temporary assistant State’s Attorney.
(d)    The State’s Attorney may appoint clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff the State’s Attorney considers necessary for the proper conduct of the office.
(e)    (1)    (i)    Except in connection with performing the duties of the office, the State’s Attorney may not appear as counsel or represent any party before a court or unit of the State or a political subdivision of the State.
(ii)    The State’s Attorney may not engage in the private practice of law.
(2)    The deputy State’s Attorneys shall serve full time and may not engage in the private practice of criminal law.
(3)    Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, the assistant State’s Attorneys:
(i)    may not engage in the private practice of criminal law; and
(ii)    except for one assistant State’s Attorney, shall serve full time.
(4)    In accordance with the Anne Arundel County Code, the State’s Attorney may designate two or more assistant State’s Attorneys to share one or more full–time positions.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 85% 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.
2023 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 and may not engage in the private practice of law.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions › Section 15-419 - St. Mary's County

(a)    This section applies only in St. Mary’s County.
(b)    (1)    (i)    The State’s Attorney’s salary is equal to the salary of a circuit court judge and shall be paid biweekly.
(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)    (i)    The county commissioners shall provide for the administrative support staff, independent office facilities, office equipment, supplies, books, and other items necessary for the operation of the office.
(ii)    The State’s Attorney shall present vouchers to the county commissioners for the payment of office expenses.
(c)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may appoint one deputy State’s Attorney and two or more assistant State’s Attorneys who:
(i)    shall serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney; and
(ii)    may be full–time or part–time employees.
(2)    The State’s Attorney shall pay the salaries of the deputy and assistant State’s Attorneys biweekly from money that the county commissioners appropriate each year.
(d)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may appoint:
(i)    administrative staff necessary for the operation of the office; and
(ii)    one or more full–time or part–time investigators as employees.
(2)    The staff appointed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be in the county merit system.
(3)    The State’s Attorney shall pay the salaries of the investigators appointed under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection biweekly from money that the county commissioners appropriate each year.
(e)    The State’s Attorney may not:
(1)    engage in the private practice of law; and
(2)    except in connection with performing the duties of the office, appear professionally in a criminal proceeding in the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions › Section 15-420 - Somerset County

(a)    This section applies only in Somerset County.
(b)    The State’s Attorney’s salary is 80% of the salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland.
(c)    (1)    The State’s Attorney may appoint a deputy State’s Attorney who shall:
(i)    serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney; and
(ii)    present cases to the grand jury, sign indictments and criminal informations, and perform other functions necessary to the operation of the office and as directed by the State’s Attorney or as authorized by law.
(2)    The county commissioners shall set a salary for the deputy State’s Attorney that may not exceed the salary of the State’s Attorney.
(d)    The State’s Attorney may:
(1)    appoint one or more assistants at salaries that the county commissioners set; and
(2)    hire one or more investigators at salaries provided in the county budget.
(e)    The State’s Attorney may not engage in the private practice of law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions › Section 15-422 - Washington County

(a)    This section applies only in Washington County.
(b)    The State’s Attorney’s salary is 90% of the salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland.
(c)    (1)    The State’s Attorney shall appoint:
(i)    at least one but not more than two deputy State’s Attorneys; and
(ii)    as many assistant State’s Attorneys that are approved by the county commissioners and provided for in the county budget.
(2)    The county commissioners shall set the salaries of the deputy and assistant State’s Attorneys.
(3)    The deputy and assistant State’s Attorneys shall serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney.
(4)    Under the direction of the State’s Attorney or in the State’s Attorney’s absence, the deputy and assistant State’s Attorneys shall have the same legal powers as the State’s Attorney to:
(i)    perform acts and duties in relation to all criminal proceedings; and
(ii)    represent the State in all proceedings in relation to the grand jury, circuit court, District Court of Maryland, and units of the State or a political subdivision of the State.
(d)    The State’s Attorney may not engage in the private practice of law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 15 - Office of the State's Attorney › Subtitle 4 - Countywide Provisions › Section 15-423 - Wicomico County

(a)    This section applies only in Wicomico County.
(b)    (1)    The State’s Attorney’s salary is 90% of the annual salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland.
(2)    After receiving a voucher submitted by the State’s Attorney, the County Council shall pay all expenses that the State’s Attorney considers necessary for the conduct of the office, including clerical and secretarial expenses, telephone charges, office supplies, postage, and premiums on official bonds.
(3)    The State’s Attorney shall maintain and staff an office in the Wicomico County courthouse.
(c)    (1)    Subject to the terms, conditions, and salaries as approved by the County Council, the State’s Attorney may appoint assistant State’s Attorneys who shall:
(i)    serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney; and
(ii)    have the same legal powers as the State’s Attorney to represent the State before the grand jury and in criminal proceedings.
(2)    In addition to the assistant State’s Attorneys appointed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State’s Attorney may appoint special assistant State’s Attorneys to serve for one or more cases:
(i)    with the prior approval of the resident judge of the circuit court and the County Council; and
(ii)    subject to the terms, conditions, and salaries that the County Council approves.
(d)    The State’s Attorney shall serve full time and may not engage in the private practice of law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 16 - Office of the Public Defender › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; Scope of Title › Section 16-101 - Definitions

(a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Board of Trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the Office of the Public Defender established under § 16–301 of this title.
(c)    “District” means an area conforming to the geographic boundaries of a District Court district established in § 1–602 of the Courts Article.
(d)    “Indigent individual” means an individual who qualifies as an indigent individual under § 16–210 of this title.
(e)    (1)    “Office” means the Office of the Public Defender.
(2)    “Office” includes each district office and branch office of the Public Defender.
(f)    “Panel attorney” means an attorney who is eligible for appointment as an attorney for an indigent individual.
(g)    “Regional advisory board” means a public defender regional advisory board.
(h)    “Serious offense” means:
(1)    a felony;
(2)    a misdemeanor or offense punishable by confinement;
(3)    a delinquent act that would be a serious offense if committed by an adult; or
(4)    an offense in which, in the opinion of the court, the complexity of the matter or the youth, inexperience, or mental capacity of the accused requires representation of the accused by an attorney.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 16 - Office of the Public Defender › Subtitle 2 - Office of the Public Defender › Section 16-201 - Policy of State

It is the policy of the State to:
(1)    provide for the realization of the constitutional guarantees of counsel in the representation of indigent individuals, including related necessary services and facilities, in criminal and juvenile proceedings in the State;
(2)    assure the effective assistance and continuity of counsel to indigent accused individuals taken into custody and indigent individuals in criminal and juvenile proceedings before the courts of the State; and
(3)    authorize the Office of the Public Defender to administer and ensure enforcement of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 16 - Office of the Public Defender › Subtitle 2 - Office of the Public Defender › Section 16-204 - Representation of Indigent Individual

(a)    Representation of an indigent individual may be provided in accordance with this title by the Public Defender or, subject to the supervision of the Public Defender, by the deputy public defender, district public defenders, assistant public defenders, or panel attorneys.
(b)    (1)    Indigent defendants or parties shall be provided representation under this title in:
(i)    a criminal or juvenile proceeding in which a defendant or party is alleged to have committed a serious offense;
(ii)    a criminal or juvenile proceeding in which an attorney is constitutionally required to be present prior to presentment being made before a commissioner or judge;
(iii)    a postconviction proceeding for which the defendant has a right to an attorney under Title 7 of this article;
(iv)    any other proceeding in which confinement under a judicial commitment of an individual in a public or private institution may result;
(v)    a proceeding involving children in need of assistance under § 3–813 of the Courts Article; or
(vi)    a family law proceeding under Title 5, Subtitle 3, Part II or Part III of the Family Law Article, including:
1.    for a parent, a hearing in connection with guardianship or adoption;
2.    a hearing under § 5–326 of the Family Law Article for which the parent has not waived the right to notice; and
3.    an appeal.
(2)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, representation shall be provided to an indigent individual in all stages of a proceeding listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection, including, in criminal proceedings, custody, interrogation, bail hearing before a District Court or circuit court judge, preliminary hearing, arraignment, trial, and appeal.
(ii)    Representation is not required to be provided to an indigent individual at an initial appearance before a District Court commissioner.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Procedure › Title 16 - Office of the Public Defender › Subtitle 2 - Office of the Public Defender › Section 16-206 - Representation in Federal Court

(a)    This title does not prohibit the Office from representing an indigent individual in federal court at federal expense if the matter arises out of or is related to an action pending or recently pending in a court of criminal jurisdiction of the State.
(b)    Compensation paid by the federal court to the Public Defender, the deputy public defender, a district public defender, or an assistant public defender shall be remitted to the General Fund of the State.