GOVERNOR O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY FRANK WEATHERSBEE TO MARYLAND PAROLE COMMISSION

ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Martin O’Malley announced the appointment of Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Frank Weathersbee to the Maryland State Parole Commission. After serving 25 years as Anne Arundel County’s chief law enforcement officer, State’s Attorney Weathersbee today announced his retirement from the position. He will begin his role as a member of the Parole Commission on June 12th.

“Frank Weathersbee brings more than 40 years’ experience as a prosecutor to the Maryland Parole Commission,” said Governor Martin O’Malley. “He has worked tirelessly to defend the rights of individuals who have been the victims of crime and worked to protect the communities and ensure the safety of the citizens of Anne Arundel County.
“This moment comes with many mixed emotions,” said Mr. Weathersbee. “I remain proud of the work I have done for Anne Arundel County and look forward to serving the State of Maryland in the years ahead. I am grateful to Governor O’Malley for this opportunity and will bring my many years of experience in the field of criminal justice to my service on the commission. ”
Mr. Weathersbee served as a prosecutor for almost his entire legal career, becoming an Assistant State’s Attorney in 1969. An advocate for victims’ rights, Mr. Weathersbee built a Victim-Witness Services program that has been modeled by many other prosecutors’ offices. He received the State Board of Victims Services’ top honor - The Ginny Mahoney Memorial Award - for his efforts on behalf of victims’ rights. Mr. Weathersbee has created legislation and coordinated efforts to strengthen the rights of victims, including the Maryland Victims’ Bill of Rights. He serves as the president of the County’s Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and is a charter member of the Maryland State Board of Victim Services.
Mr. Weathersbee is a past president of the Maryland State’s Attorneys Association and remains active in the group. He is a charter member of the Anne Arundel County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, bringing together members of various law enforcement agencies. Additionally, he served on the Maryland Commission on Juvenile Justice Jurisdiction, the State Task Force to Implement the Victims’ Rights Amendment, and the Maryland Commission for the Future of the Courts. On a national level, Mr. Weathersbee is active with the National District Attorneys Association, where he serves on the organization’s Board of Directors and has served as their treasurer.
Mr. Weathersbee, a resident of Crownsville, received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park and his Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law.