Section 6-301 – Manner of Service
In addition to any method allowed by law, service of process may be made in accordance with the Maryland Rules.
Section 6-302 – Service on Sunday or Holiday; Exceptions
(a) The process of a court or administrative office or agency of the State or local government may be served on a Sunday or holiday. (b) A writ of distraint, or for eviction or possession may not be served on Sunday.
Section 6-303 – Where Service Resisted
(a) If a person resists service of civil process by threats, violence, or superior force, or by preventing the officer serving the process from entering the premises so that the officer cannot serve the process without force or personal risk, the officer shall leave a copy of the process: (1) With a responsible person at the premises; […]
Section 6-304 – Service Made Outside of State
If the exercise of personal jurisdiction is authorized by this title, the defendant may be served with process where he is found, whether within or outside of the State.
Section 6-305 – When Witness or Party May Not Be Served
(a) A nonresident person who is within the State for the purpose of testifying in or prosecuting or defending an action may not be served with process. (b) A nonresident person passing through this State to or from another state in response to a summons to testify may not be served with process. This subsection does not […]
Section 6-306 – Service on Insurance Company
Process may be served on an insurance, surety, or bonding company by serving it on an accredited agent or on one of the persons described in the Maryland Rules.
Section 6-307 – Duty of Department of Assessments and Taxation When Served With Process
When process is served on the Department of Assessments and Taxation in accordance with the Maryland Rules, the Director shall record the date and time of the service, and shall forward a copy of the process and notice of the service to the defendant at his mailing address, if known, or to his principal place […]
Section 6-308 – Service on Police Department of Baltimore City
In a suit against the Police Department of Baltimore City, process may be served on the Police Department of Baltimore City in the same manner as service is made on an agency of the State as provided in Maryland Rule 2-124.
Section 6-309 – Service by Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Employees
(a) Designated employees of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services may serve a criminal summons, warrant, or charging document. (b) The authority of an individual designated to serve criminal process under this section shall be limited to the service of process within institutions operated by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. (c) The Secretary […]
Section 6-310 – Service by Local Detention Center Employees
(a) In this section, “administrator” includes the sheriff, director, superintendent, warden, or other officer in charge of a local detention center. (b) The administrator may designate employees of the local detention center to serve a criminal summons, warrant, or charging document. (c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the authority of an individual designated to […]
Section 6-311 – Disclosure of Last Known Address Information
(a) In this section, “person” has the meaning stated in Rule 1–202 of the Maryland Rules. (b) (1) This section applies to an action against a person who had applicable insurance coverage under an insurance policy or self–insurance plan at the time the alleged liability that is the subject of the action was incurred. (2) Subject to paragraph (1) […]
Section 6-312 – Service by Delivery to Dwelling House or Usual Place of Abode; Service by Delivery to Agent
(a) In this section, “person” has the meaning stated in Rule 1-202 of the Maryland Rules. (b) This section applies to a person who is a defendant subject to a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint. (c) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a party may effect service by delivering a copy of the summons and the complaint […]
Section 6-313 – Motor Vehicle Administration as Agent for Nonresident Driver
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Motor vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11–135 of the Transportation Article. (3) “Nonresident” has the meaning stated in § 11–139 of the Transportation Article. (4) “Nonresident’s privilege to drive” has the meaning stated in § 11–140 of the Transportation Article. (b) By exercising a nonresident’s privilege […]