(a) The sheriff of Baltimore City and each county may appoint, from time to time, from among his deputies a second in command. On the death, disqualification, or resignation of the sheriff or in the event the sheriff is convicted of a felony, the second in command shall succeed to all the powers, duties, responsibilities, and obligations of the sheriff until a successor has been appointed by the Governor.
(b) Immediately upon assuming the powers of the sheriff, the second in command shall file a bond with the State Comptroller, in the same penalty and on the same conditions as that required of the sheriff.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Section 2-301 - Service of Writs
Section 2-302 - Executions and Attachments
Section 2-303 - Filing of Returns -- Required
Section 2-304 - Filing of Returns -- Failure to File
Section 2-305 - Failure to Bring Person Into Court
Section 2-306 - Right of Subrogation
Section 2-307 - Books and Records
Section 2-308 - Duty to Collect Fees and Penalties