Md. Const. art. XVII, § 4
- Constitution
- Constitution of Maryland
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The term of office of all Judges and other officers, for whose election provision is made by this Constitution, shall, except in cases otherwise expressly provided herein, commence from the time of their Election. All such officers shall qualify as soon after their election as practicable, and shall enter upon the duties of their respective offices immediately upon their qualification.
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