# Sec. 7-603. Same; duties and responsibilities

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 7-603. Same; duties and responsibilities

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 7-603 (2026)

The Coordinating Council shall:

(a) Provide a forum to facilitate communication among the Courts, public safety agencies and health agencies in Prince George's County.

(b) Evaluate the existing organization and adequacy of law enforcement and administration of justice in this County.

(c) Recommend a 3-year strategic plan for the long-range development of the County's Criminal Justice System that provides solutions for identified problem areas and achieves effective coordination of the public safety activities in the County. The Plan shall:

  (1) Evaluate and recommend innovative ways to facilitate and expedite the management of criminal cases in Prince George's County;

  (2) Evaluate and recommend information technology for the Courts, public safety agencies and health agencies in Prince George's County; and

  (3) Evaluate and recommend other systemic changes in the Prince George's County Criminal Justice System.

(d) Review programs proposed by law enforcement, public safety agencies and health agencies for:

  (1) Compatibility with the 3-year strategic plan;

  (2) Compatibility with the County's approved operating budget; and

  (3) Impact on the other public safety agencies, health agencies and the Courts.

(e) Recommend programs that will educate the community about law enforcement, crime prevention, and other criminal justice issues and will promote respect for the law, and encourage community involvement in law enforcement and other appropriate public safety agencies, health agencies and the Courts.

(f) Facilitate coordination of the programs and activities among the County law enforcement, public safety agencies, health agencies and the Courts.

(g) Facilitate coordination of County law enforcement, public safety agencies, health agencies and the Courts with those of the State of Maryland and neighboring State and local governments.

(h) Promote efficient processing of criminal cases at every stage from arrest to completion of trial and correctional programs.

(i) Carry out other activities to achieve fair and effective law enforcement, crime prevention, and justice.