§ 8–207
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 8-207 (2026)
Title 8. Juries and Jurors
Subtitle 2. Jury Plan
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(a)
Each jury plan shall set intervals for creation of a prospective juror pool and a qualified juror pool.
(b)
(1)
Each jury plan shall set a minimum number of names to be selected from the source pool as prospective jurors.
(2)
The minimum number shall be:
(i)
At least 150; and
(ii)
Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, at least 0.5% of the total number of names in the source pool.
(3)
If the minimum percentage under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection would be cumbersome and unnecessary, a jury plan may set a smaller number.
(4)
A jury judge for a county may order its jury commissioner to have additional names selected from the county’s source pool as the judge considers necessary.