§ 6-410

Maryland § 6-410

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gcj: Courts and Judicial Proceedings
• Title: 6

Text

(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.