§ 15–401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 15-401 (2026)
Title 15. Office of the State's Attorney
Subtitle 4. Countywide Provisions
§ 15–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The State’s Attorney for a county shall receive:
(i)
an annual salary for performing the duties of the office as set forth in the public general laws and the public local laws of the county; and
(ii)
an annual payment for office, travel, and other expenses as provided by law and the current practice of the county.
(2)
Unless otherwise specified, a county shall pay the salary and expenses in equal monthly installments.
(b)
(1)
Except for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in trying a case removed to another county, a State’s Attorney may not receive any other compensation for performing the duties of the office.
(2)
Any fees to which the State’s Attorney may be entitled shall be:
(i)
collected and paid to the governing body of the county; and
(ii)
credited to the general fund of the county.