# Financial Institutions (GFI)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 3. Confidential Financial Records

#### Section 1-304

(a) In this section, "subpoena" means a subpoena, summons, warrant, or court order that appears on its face to have been issued on lawful authority.

(b) A fiduciary institution may disclose or produce financial records or information derived from financial records in compliance with a subpoena served on the fiduciary institution, if:

  (1) The subpoena contains a certification that a copy of the subpoena has been served on the person whose records are sought by the party seeking the disclosure or production of the records; or

  (2) Contains a certification that service has been waived by the court for good cause.

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Md. Code Ann., Fin. Inst. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)