Cecil County - Orphans' Court Judges - Compensation

SB 835 increases the minimum annual salary for judges of Cecil County's Orphans' Court to $11,000 starting in fiscal year 2027, with the Cecil County Council determining exact amounts above this minimum. It also establishes a minimum $1,500 annual additional compensation for the Chief Judge and requires a minimum $1,500 annual travel allowance for all judges, paid quarterly. The bill amends Maryland law to replace previous salary schedules with these new minimums, while allowing the County Council flexibility in setting final compensation levels. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, applying to judges serving terms beginning after that date.