§ 15-401. Compensation -- In general

MD Crim Pro Code § 15-401 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    The State’s Attorney for a county shall receive:

(i)    an annual salary for performing the duties of the office as set forth in the public general laws and the public local laws of the county; and

(ii)    an annual payment for office, travel, and other expenses as provided by law and the current practice of the county.

(2)    Unless otherwise specified, a county shall pay the salary and expenses in equal monthly installments.

(b)    (1)    Except for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in trying a case removed to another county, a State’s Attorney may not receive any other compensation for performing the duties of the office.

(2)    Any fees to which the State’s Attorney may be entitled shall be:

(i)    collected and paid to the governing body of the county; and

(ii)    credited to the general fund of the county.