Section 13-301 – Appointment by Court of Appeals; Compensation of Members
To aid in the exercise of its rulemaking powers, the Court of Appeals may appoint a standing committee of lawyers, judges, and other persons competent in judicial practice, procedure or administration. A committee member shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for traveling and other expenses incurred on committee business.
Section 13-302 – Assistants
The Court of Appeals may employ necessary assistants for the committee and fix their salaries.
Section 13-303 – Payment of Salaries and Expenses
The State Court Administrator shall pay the assistants’ salaries as well as the traveling and other expenses of the committee, including printing and other costs from the appropriate budget allocation.
Section 13-401 – Powers
The Commission on Judicial Disabilities established pursuant to Article IV, § 4A of the Maryland Constitution, may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena any witness, compel his attendance, take evidence and require the production of any book, paper, correspondence, memorandum, contract, agreement, other record, or tangible thing which the Commission finds relevant or material to an […]
Section 13-402 – Refusal to Obey Subpoena Issued by Commission or Court Order
In case of contumacy by any person, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person by the Commission, the Commission may invoke the aid of the circuit court for the county where the person resides or carries on business or is found. The court may issue an order requiring the person to appear […]
Section 12-402 – Appeals in Contempt Cases
Any person may appeal from any order or judgment passed to preserve the power or vindicate the dignity of the court and adjudging him in contempt of court. This includes an interlocutory order, remedial in nature, adjudging any person in contempt, whether or not a party to the action.
Section 12-612 – Uniformity of Application and Construction
This subtitle shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform law with respect to the subject of the subtitle among states enacting it.
Section 12-403 – Court to Which Appeal Taken
(a) An appeal from the District Court sitting in one of the counties shall be taken to the circuit court for the county in which judgment was entered. (b) An appeal from the District Court sitting in Baltimore City shall be taken to the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
Section 12-613 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Certification of Questions of Law Act.
Section 12-404 – Commitment for Nonpayment of Fine Following Appeal
If a judgment of the District Court imposing a fine or penalty for violation of a law or ordinance is affirmed on appeal, the appellate court may commit the defendant or appellant in case of nonpayment of the fine or penalty, in accordance with law.