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§ 6-410. Service of subpoena for public records

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 6-410 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

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