# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 1. Court Structure and Organization

### Subtitle 2. General

#### Section 1-206

(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 Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)