Maryland SB544 establishes minimum security standards for courtrooms, requiring specific numbers of court security officers during proceedings.

Maryland SB544 sets forth minimum adequate security standards for courtrooms, mandating that courthouses employ a certain number of court security officers during court proceedings. Starting July 1, 2027, each courtroom must have at least one officer for criminal, family, or juvenile cases, two officers for cases involving incarcerated individuals, and additional officers based on the number of courtrooms. By July 1, 2029, these requirements apply to all types of proceedings, with one officer per courtroom and two officers for cases involving incarcerated individuals.

Maryland SB544 establishes minimum security standards for courtrooms, requiring specific numbers of court security officers during proceedings.

Maryland SB544 sets forth minimum adequate security standards for courtrooms, mandating that courthouses employ a certain number of court security officers during court proceedings. Starting July 1, 2027, each courtroom must have at least one officer for criminal, family, or juvenile cases, two officers for cases involving incarcerated individuals, and additional officers based on the number of courtrooms. By July 1, 2029, these requirements apply to all types of proceedings, with one officer per courtroom and two officers for cases involving incarcerated individuals.