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Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure § 15-401

Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a)(1) The State's Attorney for a county shall receive:

(i) an annual salary for performing the duties of the office as set forth in the public general laws and the public local laws of the county; and

(ii) an annual payment for office, travel, and other expenses as provided by law and the current practice of the county.

(2) Unless otherwise specified, a county shall pay the salary and expenses in equal monthly installments.

(b)(1) Except for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in trying a case removed to another county, a State's Attorney may not receive any other compensation for performing the duties of the office.

(2) Any fees to which the State's Attorney may be entitled shall be:

(i) collected and paid to the governing body of the county; and

(ii) credited to the general fund of the county.

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