Maryland § 15-403
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-403, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-403.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-403
What does Maryland Code § 15-403 cover?
Section 15-403 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 § 15-403?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 15-403 apply to my situation?
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