Section 11-303 – Compensation
A member of the Board: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but (2) is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in connection with service on the Board as provided in the budget of the Corporation.
Section 11-602 – Application for Legal Assistance
Each application for legal assistance shall be in writing and accompanied by an affidavit stating that the information contained in the application is true and correct.
Section 11-304 – Meetings
(a) The Board shall meet at least 4 times a year. (b) Except as provided in § 3–305 of the General Provisions Article, a meeting of the Board shall be open to the public.
Section 11-603 – Income Eligibility Limits
(a) (1) The Corporation shall establish maximum income levels for client eligibility. (2) The income levels shall be based on the financial ability of a client to pay for competent private counsel and all other necessary expenses of representation. (b) The maximum income levels established under this section and eligibility guidelines established by each grantee to implement this section […]
Section 11-401 – Nonstate Funds
Nonstate funds received by the Corporation shall be accounted for and reported as receipts and disbursements separate and distinct from State funds.
Section 11-604 – Attorney-Client Privilege
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, information subject to the attorney-client privilege is confidential and may not be disclosed to any person unless the privilege is waived by the client or a court orders the disclosure.
Section 11-402 – Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund
(a) There is a Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund. (b) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall administer the Fund. (c) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (d) The Fund consists of: (1) money deposited to the Fund from the surcharge assessed in civil cases […]
Section 11-403 – Disposition of Money and Property
The Corporation shall accept and use any money or property received by gift, devise, bequest, or otherwise to further the purposes of this title.
Section 11-404 – Issuance of Stock Prohibited
The Corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay dividends.
Section 11-405 – Restrictions on Disposition of Corporate Earnings
(a) (1) This subsection does not apply to reasonable compensation paid for services rendered to or for the Corporation. (2) Net earnings of the Corporation may not inure to the benefit of any individual. (b) An individual may not share in the distribution of corporate assets on dissolution of the Corporation.