§ 12–305
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 12-305 (2026)
Title 12. Immunity and Liability
Subtitle 3
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Before a State officer or State employee may be represented under this Part II of this subtitle, the Attorney General shall have the officer or employee enter into an agreement that:
(1)
enables the Attorney General to require, from the officer or employee, reimbursement of court costs, reasonable counsel fees, and other expenses in representing the officer or employee if:
(i)
it is determined judicially that:
(1)
the defense of sovereign immunity is not available to the officer or employee;
(2)
the injuries arose out of an act or omission of the officer or employee; and
(3)
the act or omission was malicious or grossly negligent or, when the act or the omission was made, the officer or employee was not performing a duty within the scope of the employment of the officer or employee; and
(ii)
the officer or employee did not give the Attorney General complete information or gave the Attorney General information that is false or misleading;
(2)
authorizes collection of the reimbursement, as a debt due to the State;
(3)
states that:
(i)
this representation of the officer or employee does not constitute an obligation for the State to pay a settlement, if the claim is settled, or a judgment, if judgment is rendered against the officer or employee;
(ii)
the State and its units are not responsible for payment of the judgment; and
(iii)
the officer or employee is entitled to submit to the Board of Public Works an application for payment of a settlement or judgment;
(4)
provides that:
(i)
the Attorney General may not compromise or settle the claim against the officer or employee without the written consent of the officer or employee;
(ii)
if the officer or employee will not consent, the Attorney General may withdraw the appearance in accordance with the appropriate court rules; and
(iii)
the State is not responsible for any costs after the withdrawal; and
(5)
includes any other provisions that the Attorney General considers necessary.