SB543

Judgeships - Circuit Court and District Court

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Maryland SB543 adjusts the number of resident judges in the circuit court and associate judges in the District Court for certain counties.

Maryland SB543 modifies the number of resident judges in the circuit court for St. Mary's County and the number of associate judges in the District Court for specific districts. It increases the number of associate judges in a district appointed from Washington County and makes related changes to the District Court. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2026.

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Calendar

Feb 18

1:00 PM

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

Apr 9

Senate

Favorable

Apr 9

Senate

Motion Recommit to Committee (Senator Smith) Adopted