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Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-410

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Custodian” has the meaning stated in § 4-101(d) of the General Provisions Article.

(3) “Public record” has the meaning stated in § 4-101(j) of the General Provisions Article.

(b) If the custodian of public records is not known and cannot be ascertained after a reasonable effort by a party in a legal proceeding, the party may request a court to issue a subpoena for the custodian of public records to be served on:

(1) A resident agent designated under § 1-1301 of the Local Government Article for service on a local entity;

(2) A resident agent designated under § 6-109 of the State Government Article for service on a State agency that is not represented by the Attorney General; or

(3) The Attorney General or an individual designated by the Attorney General as provided under the Maryland Rules for service on a State agency that is represented by the Attorney General.

(c) Service of a subpoena under this section is equivalent to personal service on a custodian of public records.

(d) The Supreme Court of Maryland may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section.

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