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 11-102 – Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) there is a need to provide equal access to the system of justice for individuals seeking redress of grievances; (2) reduction of federal funds has diminished the availability of legal services provided by existing statewide legal services programs; (3) there is a need to continue and expand legal assistance to […]
Section 11-201 – Established; Purpose
(a) (1) There is a Maryland Legal Services Corporation. (2) The Corporation is a nonstock corporation. (b) The purpose of the Corporation is to receive and distribute funds to grantees that provide legal assistance to eligible clients in civil proceedings or matters.
Section 11-202 – Office; Status
(a) (1) The Corporation shall maintain: (i) its principal office in the State; and (ii) a designated agent to accept service of process. (2) The Corporation shall file the name and address of the designated agent with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation. (b) The Corporation is exempt from any special tax, property tax, recordation tax, or transfer tax imposed […]
Section 11-203 – Executive Director
(a) The Board shall appoint an executive director of the Corporation. (b) (1) The executive director is the chief executive officer of the Corporation. (2) Subject to this title and policies established by the Board, the executive director has the authority and responsibility for: (i) administering the affairs of the Corporation; (ii) appointing and removing employees as necessary to carry out […]
Section 11-204 – Employees
(a) A political test or political qualification may not be used in selecting, appointing, promoting, or taking any other personnel action with respect to an officer, agent, or employee of the Corporation. (b) Employees of the Corporation are entitled to salaries as provided in the budget of the Corporation. (c) Employees of the Corporation are not employees of […]
Section 11-205 – General Powers
To the extent consistent with this title, the Corporation shall exercise the powers granted to a nonstock corporation under Title 5, Subtitle 2 of the Corporations and Associations Article.
Section 11-206 – Indemnification
The Corporation shall indemnify the members of the Board and the officers, agents, and employees of the Corporation to the extent authorized under the Maryland General Corporation Law.