Terms Used In Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 8-426

  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • state: means :

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

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an individual is entitled, for each day that an individual is required to be in attendance at or proximity to a circuit court for a county for jury service, to:

(1) A State per diem of $30; and

(2) The supplement, if any, authorized by the county.

(b) A trial juror is entitled:

(1) For the first 5 days of jury service in one trial, to a State per diem of $30; and

(2) For each day of jury service in one trial in excess of 5 days, a State per diem of $50.