2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 764

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
File Code: Family Law Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 657
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Maryland Judicial Conference)
Entitled:
District Court Commissioners - Powers and Duties

Synopsis:

Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to expand the powers and duties of district court commissioners to include the issuance of interim civil orders for protection within the jurisdiction of the District Court on days and during hours in which the office of the clerk of the District Court is not open; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/8
First Reading Judiciary
2/13
Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.
4/9
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Judiciary Comm.
Judicial Conference
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
DISTRICT COURTS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE
REFERENDUM
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - IV Judiciary Department
( 41G )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered