Maryland § 1-503
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-503, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-503.
(a) In each county in the first seven judicial circuits there shall be the number of resident judges of the circuit court set forth below, including the judge or judges provided for by the Constitution:
(1) Allegany 2
(2) Anne Arundel 13
(3) Baltimore County 21
(4) Calvert 3
(5) Caroline 1
(6) Carroll 4
(7) Cecil 4
(8) Charles 5
(9) Dorchester 1
(10) Frederick 6
(11) Garrett 1
(12) Harford 6
(13) Howard 5
(14) Kent 1
(15) Montgomery 24
(16) Prince George’s 25
(17) Queen Anne’s 1
(18) St. Mary’s 3
(19) Somerset 1
(20) Talbot 1
(21) Washington 6
(22) Wicomico 4
(23) Worcester 3
(b) In Baltimore City there shall be 35 resident judges of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-503
What does Maryland Code § 1-503 cover?
Section 1-503 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 1-503?
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