# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 7. Costs, Fines, and Forfeitures

### Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous

#### Section 7-406

(a)

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

  (2) "Active service member" has the meaning stated in Sec. 9-901 of the State Government Article.

  (3) "Service member" has the meaning stated in Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)