Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 6-410

      (a)      (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)      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 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.