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Attorney at Law, 1975; Carroll W. Royston, Attorney at Law, 1974; Vacancy, 1976. Lawrence M. Katz, Executive Secretary 600 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore 21202 Telephone: 956-7161 The Commission on Judicial Disabilities, originally created by Chapter 773, Acts of 1966, had its powers redefined by Chapter 506, Acts of 1967. The Act of 1965 was ratified on November 8, 1966, as an amendment to the Constitution (Const. 1867, Art. IV, sees. 4A and 4B). Originally, the Commission consisted of five members. Three of the members had to be judges either of the Court of Appeals, the Circuit Courts or the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City. One member had to be a lawyer with a minimum of fifteen years of law practice. One member represented the general public. Chapter 789, Acts of 1969 increased the membership of the Commission to seven members by adding an additional lawyer member and a member representing the District Courts. Members of the Commission are appointed by the Governor and serve four-year terms. Members must be citizens and residents of the State. Four members are appointed from among the Judges of the Appellate Courts, the Circuit Courts for the Counties. the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City and the District Court. Two members must be lawyers, with a minimum of fifteen years of law practice, and one member must represent the public. The Commission is to meet for the purpose of investigation or proceedings under Art. IV, sec. 4B of the Constitution. It will hold a hearing, if charges have been presented, and if after good cause finds it necessary, it will recommend to the Court of Appeals that a Judge be either removed or retired. All Judges including Judges of the Court of Appeals, the Court of Special Appeals, the Circuit Courts, the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City, and the Orphans' Court, and any others who may be elected or subject to election and those appointed for a full term if it is not less than four years are subject to the provisions of the Act. Powers of the Commission and the General Assembly in administering oaths and issuing and enforcing process are provided for in the implementing legislation (Code 1957, 1971 Repl, Vol., Art. 40, sec. 45). STATE BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS Chairman: Vincent L. Gingerich Ward B. Coe, Jr. John W. T. Webb Frederick W. Invernizzi, Secretary-Treasurer to the Board Roger W. Titus, Special Assistant William H. Price, II, Special Assistant Jonathan A. Azrael, Special Assistant David C. Daneker, Special Assistant Mildred H. Pullen, Clerk to the Board 1825 Munsey Building, Baltimore 21202 Telephone: 383-2006 The Courts of the Province were first authorized to examine persons seeking to practice law in 1715 (Acts 1715, chap. 48, sec. 12). The examination of attorneys remained as a function of the several courts of the State until 1898, when the Legislature created the State Board of Law Examiners (Chapter 139, Acts of 1898). The Board is com- posed of three members appointed by the Judges of the Court of Appeals. Twice yearly, in the winter and summer, the Board conducts examinations for admission to the Bar. It also passes upon the peti- tions of attorneys from other states desiring admission. The Board |
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