Appointed by Attorney General:
Jack Schwartz, Chair
Stanton Ades, P.D.; Robert H. Bass, M.D.; Teresa M. Bianco, R.N.; Alisa Billington, P.D.; Ed Bordin, M.D., J.D.; Father Timothy Brown, J.D.; Stephen C. Buckingham, Esq.; Rev. James J. Conn, J.D., J.C.D.; Ann Marie Doory; Virginia A. Dulany, M.D.; Thomas Finucane, M.D.; Janet H. Forlini, J.D.; Moises Fraiman, M.D.; F. Michael Gloth III, M.D.; Patricia Grimm, Ph.D., R.N.; Stuart Grossman, M.D.; Kathryn Hall; Diane E. Hoffman, Esq.; Paula C. Hollinger; Marion Keenan; Steven A. Levenson, M.D.; Sandra Martin, R.N.; Camilla O. McRory, Esq.; Joseph A. Mead, Jr., M.D.; Leonardo Ortega; Robert G. Rosenberg, M.D.; William Russell; Robert J. Ryan, Esq.; Clyde R. Shallenberger, D.D.; Henry Silverman, M.D.; George Smith; James Springrose, M.D.; Peter Staats, M.D.; Claudia L. Thomas, M.D.; Sue Vaeth; Janet Will, R.N.; Cheryl E. Winchell, M.D.; Jack M. Zimmerman, M.D.
In 1997, Office of Attorney General with Bioethics Institute of The Johns Hopkins University began a project concerning health care services and law. They joined together to identify in what significant ways legal system affects quality of care at end of life, and to develop priorities for legal reform.
Created by Attorney General in 1997, Advisory Board on Ways that Legal System Affects Care at End of Life included representation from diverse organizations and individuals. Board served as a forum for developing ideas and discussing goals and priorities.
After funding ended, Board disbanded in Jan. 1999.
AGING, HEALTH CARE, & SPECIAL PROJECTS
On July 1, 2008, Aging, Health Care, and Special Projects was created to coordinate outreach to senior citizens on a broad range of issues, including health care and finances. Division also developed initiatives, partnerships, and educational programs for seniors.
Disbanded in April 2009.
ARBITRATION UNIT
Under Division of Consumer Protection, merged with Complaint Handling Unit to form Mediation Unit in 1997.
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Staff: Reuel P. Belt (410) 576-6312; e-mail: rbelt@oag.state.md.us
Appointed by Attorney General:
Carville B. Collins, Esq.; Jared DeMarinis; Ronald A. George; Ross K. Goldstein; John B. Howard, Jr.; Allan H. Kittleman; Bruce L. Marcus, Esq.; Lawrence H. Norton; Robert Ostrom; Jamin B. (Jamie) Raskin; Jay Walker; Katherine Winfree.
In Nov. 2010, Attorney General formed Attorney General's Advisory Committee on Campaign Finance. Committee considered certain issues concerning Maryland's campaign financing laws, including how slates are defined; campaign loans; various disclosure requirements; revising aggregate contribution limits; and regulating use of newer media.
On Jan. 4, 2011, Committee submitted its report.
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S TASK FORCE ON ELECTRONIC WEAPONS
Staff: Carl O. Snowden (410) 576-6584; e-mail: csnowden@oag.state.md.us
Appointed by Attorney General:
F. Michael Higginbotham, Esq., Chair
Byron L. Warnken, Esq., Co-Chair
Donald M. Alves, M.D.; Cynthia M. Boersma; Carol A. Crawford, Esq., Scott M. Hammack; Cary J. Hansel III, Esq.; Col. James W. Johnson; Cristy E. Lopez; George K. McKinney; R. Kenneth Meekins; Carl R. Pelton; Vernon H. Ricks, Jr.; Mark Warren.
In Nov. 2008, Attorney General initiated Attorney General's Task Force on Electronic Weapons. Task Force examined how law enforcement agencies in Maryland currently use electronic weapons, such as tasers. Further, Task Force recommended how best to train law enforcement personnel in use of electronic weapons.
Task Force reported to Governor, General Assembly, and Attorney General on Dec. 17, 2009.
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S TASK FORCE ON VOTING IRREGULARITIES
Staff: Carl O. Snowden (410) 576-6584; e-mail: csnowden@oag.state.md.us
Appointed by Attorney General:
Sherrilyn A. Ifill, J.D., Chair
Orlan M. Johnson, Esq., Co-Chair
C. Christopher Brown, Esq.; Kimberly Haven; Moonyene S. Jackson-Amis; Deborah A. Jeon, Esq.; Daryl D. Jones, Esq.; John H. Morris, Jr., Esq.; Josue Pierre, Esq.; Lu Pierson; Carl O. Snowden; W. Gregory Wims.
In March 2007, Attorney General created Attorney General's Task Force on Voting Irregularities. Task Force studied problems with voting procedures which occurred in 2006 primary election, and made recommendations to improve State's election practices.
COMPLAINT HANDLING UNIT
Under Division of Consumer Protection, merged with Arbitration Unit to form Mediation Unit in 1997.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATONS DIVISION
In Feb. 2007, reorganized as Criminal Division.
ENFORCEMENT UNIT
Under Division of Consumer Protection.
HEALTH CARE FRAUD UNIT
Under Criminal Investigations Division, disbanded in Dec. 1998.
HEALTH POLICY DEVELOPMENT UNIT
Reorganized as Aging, Healthcare, and Special Projects in July 2008.
HOMEBUILDER REGISTRATION UNIT
Under Division of Consumer Protection, renamed Home Builder and Home Builder Sales Representative Registration Unit on Oct. 1, 2008 (Chapters 480 & 481, Acts of 2008).
MORTGAGE SETTLEMENT FUNDS WORK GROUP
In Feb. 2012, Attorney General convened Mortgage Settlement Funds Work Group to advise on how to distribute Maryland's share of approximately 25 billion dollars from a consent order entered into by U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, forty-nine states, and five largest bank servicers of mortgages. Settlement resulted from a thorough investigation into foreclosure abuses and fraudulent mortgage servicing practices, and funds are to be used to help homeowners who were victims of such abuses and practices.
Work Group submitted its report on May 30, 2012.
SPECIAL CRIMES UNIT
Appointed by Attorney General:
Eric C. Brown; Julia Day; Robert C. Embry, Jr.; Carol Anne Gilbert; William D. Gruhn; Anthony J. Mohan; Catherine J. Motz; Doyle L. Niemann; Anne Baker Norton; Mark S. Petrauskas; Victor R. Ramirez; Suzanne Sangree; Stephen D. Silver; Katherine Winfree.
Under Criminal Investigations Division, phased out in Feb. 2007.
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