Title 15. Office of the State's Attorney — Subtitle 2. State's Attorneys' Coordination Council
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 15-201 (2026)
Title 15. Office of the State's Attorney
Subtitle 2. State's Attorneys' Coordination Council
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There is a State’s Attorneys’ Coordination Council.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 15-202 (2026)
Title 15. Office of the State's Attorney
Subtitle 2. State's Attorneys' Coordination Council
§ 15–202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Council consists of:
(1)
the Attorney General;
(2)
the State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County;
(3)
the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City;
(4)
the State’s Attorney for Baltimore County;
(5)
the State’s Attorney for Montgomery County;
(6)
the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County;
(7)
the State’s Attorney for Allegany County, Frederick County, Garrett County, or Washington County who is chosen by a majority vote of the State’s Attorneys for those counties;
(8)
the State’s Attorney for Calvert County, Charles County, or St. Mary’s County who is chosen by a majority vote of the State’s Attorneys for those counties;
(9)
the State’s Attorney for Caroline County, Cecil County, Kent County, Queen Anne’s County, or Talbot County who is chosen by a majority vote of the State’s Attorneys for those counties;
(10)
the State’s Attorney for Carroll County, Harford County, or Howard County who is chosen by a majority vote of the State’s Attorneys for those counties; and
(11)
the State’s Attorney for Dorchester County, Somerset County, Wicomico County, or Worcester County who is chosen by a majority vote of the State’s Attorneys for those counties.
(b)
(1)
This subsection only applies to members chosen in accordance with subsection (a)(7) through (11) of this section.
(2)
The term of a member of the Council is 2 years.
(3)
A member continues to serve until a successor is chosen and qualifies.
(4)
A member may serve only during the time the member holds the office that qualifies the member for membership.
(5)
A member is eligible to serve more than one term.
(6)
A vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the same manner used to choose the original membership in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
Membership on the Council does not constitute holding an office of profit.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 15-203 (2026)
Title 15. Office of the State's Attorney
Subtitle 2. State's Attorneys' Coordination Council
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The Council shall designate from among its members a chair and vice chair who:
(1)
shall serve for a term of 2 years; and
(2)
are eligible for reelection.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 15-204 (2026)
Title 15. Office of the State's Attorney
Subtitle 2. State's Attorneys' Coordination Council
§ 15–204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A majority of the members of the Council is a quorum.
(b)
(1)
The Council shall meet at least four times each year.
(2)
The Council shall hold special meetings when called by:
(i)
the chair, on the chair’s own initiative or on the written request of three Council members; or
(ii)
the vice chair, in the absence of the chair.
(3)
The Council shall establish procedures and requirements with respect to meetings, deliberations, and the administration of the functions of the Council.
(c)
The Coordinator shall serve as the secretary to the Council and perform the duties and responsibilities the Council directs in order to carry out the functions of the Council.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 15-205 (2026)
Title 15. Office of the State's Attorney
Subtitle 2. State's Attorneys' Coordination Council
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After consultation with the State Board of Victim Services, the Council shall adopt regulations for the administration of the Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Program established under § 11–902 of this article.