# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 15. Office of the State's Attorney

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Duties and Powers

#### Section 15-109

(a) If necessary due to an absence, sickness, resignation, or death of a State's Attorney, the circuit court for the county may appoint a competent individual to perform the duties of the State's Attorney in conducting criminal or civil cases arising or pending in the circuit court until:

  (1) the State's Attorney is able to attend and act in person; or

  (2) a new State's Attorney is appointed and qualified.

(b) An individual appointed under subsection (a) of this section shall receive the same compensation as the State's Attorney who is replaced.

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