Maryland § 6-410
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 6-410, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-410.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 6-410
What does Maryland Code § 6-410 cover?
Section 6-410 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 6-410?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 6-410" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 6-410 apply to my situation?
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