§ 6–410
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 6-410 (2026)
Title 6. Personal Jurisdiction, Venue, Process and Practice
Subtitle 4. Practice in General
§ 6–410LinkCopy Citation
(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 Court of Appeals may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section.