Judgeships - Circuit Court and District Court

This bill increases judicial staffing in Maryland. It adds one resident judge position for the Circuit Court in St. Mary's County (raising the total from 3 to 4 judges) and increases associate judge positions in District Court District 11 from 5 to 6, with three appointments specifically from Washington County. The changes take effect October 1, 2026. The bill directly affects court operations in St. Mary's County and Washington County by expanding judicial capacity in those jurisdictions.