MD · constitutions
Md. Const. art. IV, § 44
There shall be elected in each county and in Baltimore City one person, resident in said county or City, above the age of twenty–five years, and for at least five years preceding his election a citizen of the State, to the office of Sheriff. He shall hold office for four years, until his successor is duly elected and qualified, give such bond, exercise such powers and perform such duties as now are or may hereafter be fixed by law.
In case of vacancy by death, resignation, refusal to serve, or neglect to qualify or give bond, or by disqualification or removal from the County or City, the Governor shall appoint a person to be Sheriff for the remainder of the official term.
The Sheriff in each county and in Baltimore City shall receive such salary or compensation and such expenses necessary to the conduct of his office as may be fixed by law. All fees collected by the Sheriff shall be accounted for and paid to the Treasury of the several counties and of Baltimore City, respectively.
History
(1914, ch. 845, ratified Nov. 3, 1914; 1916, ch. 547, rejected Nov. 7, 1916; 1945, ch. 786, ratified Nov. 5, 1946; 1953, ch. 55, ratified Nov. 2, 1954; 1977, ch. 681, ratified Nov. 7, 1978.)
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- mgaleg.maryland.gov
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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-25
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