# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 2. Court Personnel

### Subtitle 3. Sheriffs

#### Section 2-319

(a) This section applies only in Caroline County.

(b) The Sheriff of Caroline County shall receive an annual salary equal to 85% of the annual salary of the State's Attorney for Caroline County.

(c)

  (1) The Sheriff may appoint:

    (i) Deputy sheriffs and other personnel in accordance with the county budget; and

    (ii) A chief deputy sheriff, or the managerial equivalent, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff.

  (2) The Sheriff may not refuse to reappoint a deputy sheriff without just cause.

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