§ 8–203
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 8-203 (2026)
Title 8. Juries and Jurors
Subtitle 2. Jury Plan
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(a)
(1)
A circuit court may propose to the Supreme Court of Maryland a change to the circuit court’s jury plan at any time, by filing the proposal with the Supreme Court of Maryland.
(2)
Within 60 days after a circuit court files a proposal under this subsection, the Supreme Court of Maryland shall approve or disapprove the proposal.
(3)
A proposal approved under this subsection is effective:
(i)
61 days after a circuit court files the proposal; or
(ii)
Any earlier date that the Supreme Court of Maryland sets.
(b)
(1)
If the Supreme Court of Maryland orders a circuit court to change its jury plan, the circuit court shall do so.
(2)
A change that the Supreme Court of Maryland orders is effective:
(i)
On the day the Court sets; but
(ii)
Not later than 90 days after the date of approval of the circuit court’s change.