Courts - Former Judge - Temporary Assignment

SB 542 modifies Maryland law governing temporary assignments of former judges to courts. It removes a restriction preventing judges who previously won election to judicial office from being recalled for temporary assignments (previously barred if they lost an election or were rejected by the Senate). The bill maintains existing restrictions for judges removed, involuntarily retired, disabled, censured, or practicing law. The change applies to all former judges seeking temporary assignments, with the revised rule taking effect October 1, 2026.