Maryland § 8-203
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-203, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-203.
(a) (1) A circuit court may propose to the Supreme Court of Maryland a change to the circuit court’s jury plan at any time, by filing the proposal with the Supreme Court of Maryland.
(2) Within 60 days after a circuit court files a proposal under this subsection, the Supreme Court of Maryland shall approve or disapprove the proposal.
(3) A proposal approved under this subsection is effective:
(i) 61 days after a circuit court files the proposal; or
(ii) Any earlier date that the Supreme Court of Maryland sets.
(b) (1) If the Supreme Court of Maryland orders a circuit court to change its jury plan, the circuit court shall do so.
(2) A change that the Supreme Court of Maryland orders is effective:
(i) On the day the Court sets; but
(ii) Not later than 90 days after the date of approval of the circuit court’s change.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-203
What does Maryland Code § 8-203 cover?
Section 8-203 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.
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