§ 2–301
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 2-301 (2026)
Title 2. Court Personnel
Subtitle 3. Sheriffs
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(a)
Except as provided in § 2-302 of this subtitle, the sheriff shall serve all papers directed to him according to their instructions, within the time set by the court.
(b)
(1)
A sheriff may serve papers in a county other than the county of which he is sheriff; or
(2)
The clerk may send a paper to the sheriff of another county for service by him. After serving the paper the sheriff shall file a return with the court from which it was issued.