# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 2. Court Personnel

### Subtitle 4. Appellate Courts

#### Section 2-401

(a) An appellate court shall have a clerk who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the court. He shall perform the duties required by Subtitle 2 of this title and the additional duties prescribed by the judges.

(b) Subject to approval by the court, the clerk may employ the deputy clerks and other employees necessary for the conduct of his office who shall perform the duties prescribed by the judges.

#### Section 2-402

An appellate court may appoint the law clerks, stenographers, and other full or part time employees it deems necessary.

#### Section 2-403

The clerk, his deputies, and other employees of the court shall receive the compensation provided in the State budget.

#### Section 2-404

An appellate court may direct a sheriff to attend the court or perform services for the court. For serving an appellate court, the sheriff or his county shall receive the compensation set by the court.

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