MD · rules
Charles Cnty. Cir. Ct. Civil DCM Plan 3
Notify the Other Party (Defendant)
The plaintiff is required to attempt to notify
the defendant that a complaint has been filed against the defendant. The clerk will
issue a summons to officially notify the defendant that a suit has been filed (Md.
Rule 2-112). The plaintiff must have the summons served on the defendant within
60-days. After the time limit has expired, the summons is no longer valid, unless
renewed by motion of the plaintiff. The following documents must be delivered to
the defendant: original complaint; summons; and case information report. In
Charles County, there are three legal ways to deliver these documents to the
defendant: 1) Certified Mail sent by an adult over the age of 18; 2) Private Process;
and 3) Sheriff. A plaintiff cannot serve the summons on the defendant.
Provenance
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- www.mdcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
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