Maryland § 5-306
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-306, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-306.
(a) This section does not apply to Baltimore City.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Office may appoint one or more deputy medical examiners and forensic investigators for each county.
(2) (i) The Office shall appoint a deputy medical examiner for a county from a list of qualified individuals submitted to the Office by the medical society of the county.
(ii) The number of names on the list shall be at least twice the number of vacancies.
(iii) If a county does not have a medical society or if the medical society does not submit a list of names, the Office may appoint a deputy medical examiner for the county without a list.
(c) Each deputy medical examiner appointed under subsection (b) of this section shall be a physician.
(d) If necessary, a deputy medical examiner may deputize another physician in the county to act as deputy medical examiner.
(e) Each deputy medical examiner is entitled:
(1) For each medical examiner’s case that the examiner investigates, to a fee that is set in accordance with the State budget;
(2) If the examiner is called as a witness before a grand jury or in a criminal case, to the fee that the court sets; and
(3) To any additional compensation that a county provides.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-306
What does Maryland Code § 5-306 cover?
Section 5-306 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 § 5-306?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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