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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the number of resident judges of the circuit courts by adding one additional judgeship in St. Mary's County.
AI Summary
This bill alters the number of resident judges in the circuit courts for St. Mary's County by increasing the number from 3 to 4 judges. The bill specifically modifies Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings section 1-503(a), which lists the number of resident judges for each county in the first seven judicial circuits of Maryland. By adding one additional judgeship in St. Mary's County, the legislation aims to adjust the judicial resources available in that jurisdiction. The change is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, providing ample time for implementation. This type of legislative adjustment is typically made to address increasing caseloads, ensure efficient judicial proceedings, or respond to population growth and changing legal needs in a specific county.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (H)
Last Action
Referred Judicial Proceedings (on 02/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0864?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0864t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/hb0864_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0864f.pdf |
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