During the St. Mary’s County Commissioners meeting on October 1, 2024, Jamie Sterling, the State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County, presented a proposal for a reorganization of the State’s Attorney’s Office. The reorganization was aimed at improving the office’s efficiency and effectiveness in handling its workload, particularly in terms of prosecuting cases and managing administrative functions. Here’s a more detailed breakdown: Sterling began by acknowledging that, since her election as State’s Attorney in January 2023, the office has undergone significant changes. In response to the Commissioners’ guidance, Sterling and her team have been evaluating the office’s needs and making incremental adjustments. Over the past 20 months, the office has secured over $1.5 million in grants, which funded more than eight new positions. However, despite the additional grant-funded resources, Sterling emphasized that the office still faces challenges, especially with the growing demands on its staff. The primary need, Sterling noted, is for more attorneys to manage the increasing case volume, which includes complex cases involving digital evidence like body-worn cameras. While the State’s Attorney’s Office doesn’t currently have a dedicated body-worn camera unit, which is common in other counties, they’ve been managing this responsibility within their evidence review unit. Sterling stated […]
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