§ 1–206
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 1-206 (2026)
Title 1. Court Structure and Organization
Subtitle 2. General
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(a)
There is a minimum adequate security standard for courtroom security at all courthouse facilities in the State.
(b)
For the purposes of this section, a court security officer must meet the qualifications for a special police officer as defined in § 3–301 of the Public Safety Article.
(c)
Beginning July 1, 2027, during court proceedings, any entity responsible for providing courthouse security shall use best efforts to have present a minimum of:
(1)
One court security officer in each courtroom for any criminal, family, or juvenile proceeding;
(2)
Two court security officers in each courtroom for any proceeding involving an incarcerated individual or an individual who may be remanded to custody as a result of the proceeding; and
(3)
One additional court security officer for every four or fewer courtrooms on each floor of a courthouse.
(d)
Beginning July 1, 2029, during court proceedings, any entity responsible for providing courthouse security shall use best efforts to have present a minimum of:
(1)
One court security officer in each courtroom for any type of proceeding;
(2)
Two court security officers in each courtroom for any proceeding involving an incarcerated individual or any individual who may be remanded into custody as a result of the proceeding; and
(3)
One additional court security officer for every four or fewer courtrooms on each floor of a courthouse.