Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 8-203

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 8-203 - Changes
(a)
(1) A circuit court may propose to the Supreme Court of Maryland a change to the circuit court's jury plan at any time, by filing the proposal with the Supreme Court of Maryland.
(2) Within 60 days after a circuit court files a proposal under this subsection, the Supreme Court of Maryland shall approve or disapprove the proposal.
(3) A proposal approved under this subsection is effective:
(i) 61 days after a circuit court files the proposal; or
(ii) Any earlier date that the Supreme Court of Maryland sets.
(b)
(1) If the Supreme Court of Maryland orders a circuit court to change its jury plan, the circuit court shall do so.
(2) A change that the Supreme Court of Maryland orders is effective:
(i) On the day the Court sets; but
(ii) Not later than 90 days after the date of approval of the circuit court's change.

Md. Code, CJ § 8-203