§12–103.3.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Detention center function” includes:

            (i)    operating and administering a detention center; and

            (ii)    supervising personnel who perform a function described in item (i) of this paragraph.

        (3)    “Law enforcement function” includes:

            (i)    conducting patrol;

            (ii)    making stops and arrests;

            (iii)    investigating criminal offenses; and

            (iv)    supervising personnel who perform a function described in items (i) through (iii) of this paragraph.

        (4)    “Tort claim” means a tort claim filed in State court against a sheriff, a deputy sheriff, or the State claiming tortious conduct by a sheriff or a deputy sheriff arising out of activities related to the performance of a law enforcement function or a detention center function.

    (b)    (1)    A tort claim shall be considered defended, settled, and paid in the same manner as any other claim filed against a county.

        (2)    (i)    The State is the proper defendant in a tort claim.

            (ii)    The county may not be named as a defendant in a tort claim.

    (c)    Liability for a tort claim may not exceed the State’s waiver of immunity under § 12–104 of this subtitle.

    (d)    (1)    The State Treasurer is not liable under § 9–107 of the State Finance and Procurement Article for a tort claim.

        (2)    The duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of the State under this subtitle for a tort claim shall be assumed by the applicable county.