§ 2-102
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§2–102.
(a)If advisable in a specific proceeding, a court may appoint an auditor, surveyor, court reporter, assistant counsel for the State, counsel for a party if authorized by law or rule, accountant, magistrate, examiner, or other officer, and may require his presence in court.
(b)A special officer shall receive the compensation provided by this subsection:
(1)Auditor -- Reasonable compensation as set by the court, but not less than $15 for stating an account.
(2)Assistant counsel for the State or counsel for a party -- The amount set by the court but in Baltimore City no appearance fees in a criminal case unless taxed against and paid by the accused as costs.
(3)Surveyor or assistant surveyor -- The fee charged by members of the Maryland Society of Surveyors in the county for similar services.
(4)Other officer -- Reasonable compensation as set by the court.
(c)A special officer’s fee may be taxed as costs or paid by the county.