Md. R. Ct. Admin. 16-102

As amended through November 13, 2024

Rule 16-102 - Chief Justice of The Supreme Court

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is the administrative head of the Maryland judicial system and has overall responsibility for the administration of the courts of this State. In the execution of that responsibility, the Chief Justice:

(a) may exercise the authority granted by the Maryland Constitution, the Maryland Code, the Maryland Rules, or other law;

(b) shall appoint a State Court Administrator to serve at the pleasure of the Chief Justice;

(c) may delegate administrative duties to other persons within the judicial system, including senior judges recalled pursuant to Code, Courts Article, § 1-302; and

(d) may assign judges pursuant to Rule 16-108(b).

Md. R. Ct. Admin. 16-102

This Rule is derived from former Rule 16-101 a (2016).

Adopted June 6, 2016, eff. 7/1/2016; 6/20/2017, eff. 8/1/2017; amended April 21, 2023, eff. 4/1/2023.

HISTORICAL NOTES

2017 Orders

The June 20, 2017 order, substituted the word "senior for the word "retired.