Section 2-102 - Special officers(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.Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 414,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2015.