Bill > SB620

This bill modifies the number of resident judges in St. Mary's County by increasing the current number of circuit court judges from 3 to 4. The change is specifically made to Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings, Section 1-503, which lists the number of resident judges for counties in the first seven judicial circuits of Maryland. By adding one additional judgeship to St. Mary's County, the bill aims to potentially address increasing judicial workload or improve the capacity of the local court system. The new number of judges will take effect on October 1, 2025, providing ample time for implementation and preparation. This adjustment is part of the state's ongoing efforts to ensure that judicial resources are appropriately allocated across different counties based on their specific needs and population dynamics.