Legislation - SB0621

Title: Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard
Sponsored by: Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Maryland Judiciary)
Status: In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Analysis

Synopsis

Establishing minimum adequate security standards for courtroom security at all courthouse facilities; requiring, beginning July 1, 2026, the presence of a certain number of security officers in every court room during certain proceedings; and requiring by July 1, 2028, in every court room, the presence of one court security officer for any proceeding, two court security officers for any proceeding involving an incarcerated individual, and one additional officer for every four or fewer courtrooms on each floor of a courthouse.

Committees

Original:: Judicial Proceedings

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0789

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/29/2025 Legislative Date 1/25/2025 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	1/29/2025	1/25/2025	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard

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