Orphans' Court Judges - Election and Restriction on Practicing Law
Sponsor: Chris West (District 42)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Estates and TrustsStatus: Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a candidate for judge of the orphans' court from appearing on the ballot in a primary election or being nominated by a political party or by petition; and prohibiting judges of the orphans' court from acting as an attorney during their term of office in any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the court and related to the administration of an estate or guardianship of a minor.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Watkins, Ralph | League of Women Voters of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator West, Senator Westlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Bright, Melissa | Maryland Association of the Judges of the Orphans' Courts (MAJOC) | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Katana, Shaolilobbyist | Maryland State Bar Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | fisher, juliet | Baltimore County Orphans' Court | Oral |