Section 16-210 – Eligibility for Services
(a) An individual may apply for services of the Office as an indigent individual, if the individual states in writing under oath or affirmation that the individual, without undue financial hardship, cannot provide the full payment of an attorney and all other necessary expenses of representation in proceedings listed under § 16–204(b) of this subtitle. (b) For […]
Section 16-211 – Reimbursement for Services
(a) (1) If it appears that an indigent individual has or reasonably expects to have means to meet some of the expenses for services rendered, the indigent individual shall reimburse the Office: (i) by a single payment or in installments; and (ii) in the amount that the indigent individual can reasonably be expected to pay. (2) A default or failure […]
Section 15-422 – Washington County
(a) This section applies only in Washington County. (b) The State’s Attorney’s salary is 90% of the salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland. (c) (1) The State’s Attorney shall appoint: (i) at least one but not more than two deputy State’s Attorneys; and (ii) as many assistant State’s Attorneys that are approved by the county commissioners and […]
Section 16-212 – Liens
(a) The reasonable value of the services rendered to an indigent individual in accordance with this title is a lien on real or personal property in which the indigent individual has or acquires an interest, except for the residence of the indigent individual. (b) To perfect the lien, the Public Defender shall submit to the court having […]
Section 15-423 – Wicomico County
(a) This section applies only in Wicomico County. (b) (1) The State’s Attorney’s salary is 90% of the annual salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland. (2) After receiving a voucher submitted by the State’s Attorney, the County Council shall pay all expenses that the State’s Attorney considers necessary for the conduct of the office, including […]
Section 16-213 – Effect of Subtitle
This subtitle does not prohibit the appointment of an attorney, other than through the Office, to represent an indigent individual by the District Court, a circuit court, or the Court of Special Appeals if: (1) there is a conflict in legal representation in a matter involving multiple defendants, and one of the defendants is represented by […]
Section 15-424 – Worcester County
(a) This section applies only in Worcester County. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State’s Attorney’s salary is 90% of the salary of a judge of the District Court of Maryland. (2) By enacting an ordinance before the election filing deadline for the next term of office for the State’s Attorney, the county commissioners may […]
Section 16-301 – Board of Trustees
(a) There is a Board of Trustees of the Office of the Public Defender. (b) The Board of Trustees consists of 13 members. (c) (1) Each member of the Board of Trustees shall be a resident of the State. (2) 11 members of the Board of Trustees shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the […]
Section 16-101 – Definitions
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board of Trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the Office of the Public Defender established under § 16–301 of this title. (c) “District” means an area conforming to the geographic boundaries of a District Court district established in § 1–602 of the Courts Article. (d) “Indigent […]
Section 16-302 – Duties of Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees shall: (1) study and observe the operation of the Office; (2) coordinate the activities of the regional advisory boards; and (3) advise the Public Defender on panels of attorneys, fees, and other matters about the operation of the public defender system.