(a) If necessary due to an absence, sickness, resignation, or death of a State’s Attorney, the circuit court for the county may appoint a competent individual to perform the duties of the State’s Attorney in conducting criminal or civil cases arising or pending in the circuit court until: (1) the State’s Attorney is able to attend and act in person; or (2) a new State’s Attorney is appointed and qualified. (b) An individual appointed under subsection (a) of this section shall receive the same compensation as the State’s Attorney who is replaced.
Maryland Legal Code