Maryland Rules and Statutes Governing the Commission

Maryland Rules

Maryland Rules 18-401 through Rules 18-442 govern the Commission on Judicial Disabilities. View the Maryland Rules online at Westlaw.

Maryland Code of Judicial Conduct

Maryland Rules, Title 18, Chapter 100, the Code of Judicial Conduct, sets basic standards for the conduct of all judges and provides guidance in establishing and maintaining high standards of judicial and personal conduct.  View the Code online at Westlaw.

Maryland Constitution

The Maryland Constitution provides for the creation and powers of the Commission in Article IV, Part I, Sections 4a and 4b. View the Constitution online at Westlaw.

Annotated Code of Maryland

Annotated Code of Maryland sections 13-401 through 13-403 detail the role of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities. View the Code online at Westlaw.