# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 2. Court Personnel

### Subtitle 3. Sheriffs

#### Section 2-328

(a) This section applies only in Kent County.

(b) The Sheriff of Kent County shall receive an annual salary equal to 80% of the annual salary of the State's Attorney for Kent County.

(c) At the discretion of the County Commissioners of Kent County, the Sheriff shall receive county-owned automobiles as may be necessary to operate the Sheriff's department.

(d)

  (1) The Sheriff shall appoint a chief deputy sheriff, or the managerial equivalent, who shall:

    (i) Receive a salary of at least $8,000; and

    (ii) Serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff.

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

(e) The Sheriff and the Sheriff's deputies shall be paid allowances as the County Commissioners may deem necessary.

(f) The County Commissioners:

  (1) May authorize additional deputies as necessary; and

  (2) Shall set their compensation at the time of their appointment.

(g)

  (1) The County Commissioners may authorize the Sheriff to appoint as part-time deputies individuals employed in specific plants, schools, hospitals, institutions, business enterprises, and land development tracts situated within the county.

  (2) Part-time deputies appointed under paragraph (1) of this subsection:

    (i) Are limited to service only within the particular facility where they are employed; and

    (ii) May not be compensated by the county for their services.

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