§ 7–406
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 7-406 (2026)
Title 7. Costs, Fines, and Forfeitures
Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous
§ 7–406LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
(3)
“Service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
(b)
A clerk of court shall provide without charge:
(1)
A copy of any paper or record in the clerk’s office that is requested by a former or active service member, in person, or by the United States government, if the copy is to be used in connection with a claim of the former or active service member against the United States government;
(2)
A copy of a marriage record of a former or active service member that is requested by the former or active service member; and
(3)
A copy of a marriage record of a former or active service member or of a surviving spouse or child of the former or active service member that is requested, if the copy is to be used in connection with a claim for a dependent or beneficiary of the former or active service member.