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James P. Bailey, 1989; Bernard N. Linkoff, 1989;
Sanford M. Baklor, 1990; Elizabeth S. Morrison,
1990; Robert L. Beall, 1992; John Spencer Wood,
1992.
Staff contact: Nicholas B. Wilson
Department of Fiscal Services
90 State Circle
Annapolis 21401 Telephone: 841-3761
Created in 1980, the Judicial Compensation
Commission studies and makes recommendations
on all aspects of judicial compensation. The pur-
pose is to ensure that judicial compensation is ad-
equate to attract highly qualified persons to the
bench and to enable judges to continue to serve
without unreasonable economic hardship (Chap-
ter 717, Acts of 1980).
The Commission reviews judicial salaries and
pensions every two years, and at least every four
years the Commission must submit its recommen-
dations to the Governor and General Assembly.
Salary recommendations made by the Commis-
sion are introduced as a joint resolution in each
house of the General Assembly not later than the
fifteenth day of the session after they have been
received. While the General Assembly may not
amend the joint resolution to increase the recom-
mended salaries, it may amend to decrease those
salaries. If it fails to adopt or amend the joint res-
olution within fifty days after its introduction, the
salaries recommended by the Commission shall
apply. Commission recommendations with respect
to pensions are introduced in the form of legisla-
tion by the presiding officers of the Senate and the
House of Delegates, and become effective only if
passed by both houses.
The Commission consists of seven members ap-
pointed by the Governor for six-year terms. No
more than three members may be individuals ad-
mitted to practice law in the State. In nominating
and appointing members, special consideration is
given to individuals who have a knowledge of
compensation practices and financial matters.
Two members are appointed from a list of at least
five nominees submitted by the President of the
Senate, two members are appointed from a list of
at least five nominees submitted by the Speaker of
the House of Delegates, one member is appointed
from a list of at least three nominees submitted by
the Maryland State Bar Association, and two
members are appointed at large. Members serve
without compensation (Code Courts and Judicial
Proceedings Article, sec. 1-708).
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Independent Agencies/All
JUVENILE PROBATIONARY SCHOOL
OF BALTIMORE COUNTY
Director: Harry J. Schafer, Jr.
Assistant Directors: George E. Burton; Joseph B.
Jason; Richard J. Knauer; Anthony C. Morreale;
John C. Turrall. Terms expire 1990.
3703 Lanamer Road
Randallstown 21133 Telephone: 922-7029
The Juvenile Probationary School of Baltimore
County was created in 1966 (Chapter 719, Acts of
1966). It was established for persons under twen-
ty-one years of age who are placed on probation
before verdict in connection with any charge for
violation of State motor vehicle law or State or lo-
cal criminal law over which the District Courts
have jurisdiction. Minors are referred to the
School by the District Court or other judicial of-
ficers of Baltimore County. The School includes
courses in driver safety, civic responsibility,
America and its heritage, and the present and fu-
ture ramifications of violating State laws for the
individual and the community. All probationers
must attend classes, which are held in the District
Court rooms.
The School is headed by a Director and five As-
sistant Directors, each of whom is appointed to
four-year terms by the Governor by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate (Code 1957, Art.
27, sec. 646).
JUVENILE SERVICES AGENCY
Linda D'Amario Rossi, Director
Michael Carter, Acting Deputy Director
201 W. Preston St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 225-5050
The Juvenile Services Agency originated as the
Department of Juvenile Services in 1966 (Chapter
126, Acts of 1966). In 1969, as the Juvenile
Services Administration, it was placed within the
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
(Chapter 77, Acts of 1969). It became an inde-
pendent agency in 1987 (Senate Bill no. 672).
The Juvenile Services Agency is the central co-
ordinating administrative agency for juvenile de-
tention authorization, investigation, probation,
protective supervision, and after-care services and
for State juvenile diagnostic, training, detention,
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