Section 6-410 - Service of subpoena for public records. - Maryland Statutes

§ 6-410. Service of subpoena for public records.
 

(a)  Definitions.-  

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

(2) "Custodian" has the meaning stated in § 10-611 of the State Government Article. 

(3) "Public record" has the meaning stated in § 10-611 of the State Government Article. 

(b)  Custodian of public records.- 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 Article 24, § 1-110 of the Code 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 equivalency.- Service of a subpoena under this section is equivalent to personal service on a custodian of public records. 

(d)  Rules for implementation.- The Court of Appeals may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. 
 

[2001, ch. 506.]