Maryland § 2-107
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-107, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-107.
(a) (1) Except in Harford County and Montgomery County, the Governor shall designate and commission one of the three judges of the Court in each county as Chief Judge of the Court.
(2) Full power and authority are vested in each judge designated and commissioned as chief judge to act as chief judge.
(3) Any writ and other process tested in the name of the chief judge is valid for any purpose.
(b) (1) A reference in the estates of decedents law to the chief judge of the court of a county means, with regard to Harford County or Montgomery County, the judge of the circuit court then sitting as the Orphans’ Court.
(2) A reference to the judges of the court in plural number means, with respect to Harford County or Montgomery County, the judge of the circuit court then sitting as the Orphans’ Court, unless the section otherwise specifically provides.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-107
What does Maryland Code § 2-107 cover?
Section 2-107 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 § 2-107?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 2-107" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 2-107 apply to my situation?
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