Terms Used In Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 2-507

  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
(a) A bailiff shall receive the compensation provided in this section. Unless otherwise provided, the amount is a per diem sum for each day he attends the circuit court.

(1) Allegany County?–?As set by the court and approved by the county government.

(2) Anne Arundel County?–?As set by the court and approved by the county government.

(3) Baltimore City?–?As set by the city government.

(4) Baltimore County?–?As set by the court.

(5) Calvert County?–?As set by the county government and approved by the court.

(6) Caroline County?–?$15.

(7) Carroll County?–?As set by the county government.

(8) Cecil County?–?$17.50.

(9) Charles County?–?As set by county government.

(10) Dorchester County?–?As set by the court and confirmed by the County Commissioners.

(11) Frederick County?–?As set by the county government.

(12) Garrett County — As set by the court and approved by the County Commissioners.

(13) Harford County?–?As set by the court.

(14) Howard County?–?As set by the county government.

(15) Kent County?–?$25.

(16) Montgomery County?–?As set by the county government.

(17) Prince George’s County?–?As set by the county government and approved by the court.

(18) Queen Anne’s County?–? As set by the court and approved by the county government.

(19) St. Mary’s County?–?As set by the county government.

(20) Somerset County?–?$10.

(21) Talbot County?–?As set by the county government.

(22) Washington County?–?As set by the court and approved by the County Commissioners.

(23) Wicomico County?–?As set by the county government.

(24) Worcester County?–?As set by the county government but not more than $35.

(b) A court crier shall receive the per diem compensation provided by this section for attending the circuit court:

(1) Caroline?–?$15;

(2) Cecil?–?As set by the County Commissioners;

(3) Kent?–?$17.50;

(4) Queen Anne’s?–? As set by the court and approved by the county government;

(5) Somerset?–?As set by the County Commissioners;

(6) Talbot?–?As set by the County Commissioners;

(7) Wicomico?–?As set by the County Commissioners.