Terms Used In Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 2-102

  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
(a) If advisable in a specific proceeding, a court may appoint an auditor, surveyor, court reporter, assistant counsel for the State, counsel for a party if authorized by law or rule, accountant, magistrate, examiner, or other officer, and may require his presence in court.

(b) A special officer shall receive the compensation provided by this subsection:

(1) Auditor — Reasonable compensation as set by the court, but not less than $15 for stating an account.

(2) Assistant counsel for the State or counsel for a party — The amount set by the court but in Baltimore City no appearance fees in a criminal case unless taxed against and paid by the accused as costs.

(3) Surveyor or assistant surveyor — The fee charged by members of the Maryland Society of Surveyors in the county for similar services.

(4) Other officer — Reasonable compensation as set by the court.

(c) A special officer’s fee may be taxed as costs or paid by the county.