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Rule 2-123 – Process-by Whom Served

May 13, 2021 | Civil Prodcedure, Maryland

(a) Generally. Service of process may be made by a sheriff or, except as otherwise provided in this Rule, by a competent private person, 18 years of age or older, including an attorney of record, but not by a party to the action.
(b) Sheriff. All process requiring execution other than delivery, mailing, or publication shall be executed by the sheriff of the county where execution takes place, unless the court orders otherwise.
(c) Elisor. When the sheriff is a party to or interested in an action so as to be disqualified from serving or executing process, the court, on application of any interested party, may appoint an elisor to serve or execute the process. The appointment shall be in writing, signed by a judge, and filed with the clerk issuing the process. The elisor has the same power as the sheriff to serve or execute the process for which the elisor was appointed and is entitled to the same fees.

Md. R. Civ. P. Cir. Ct. 2-123

This Rule is derived as follows:

Section (a) is derived from former Rules 104 b 1 and h 2 and 116 a.

Section (b) is derived from former Rule 116 a.

Section (c) is derived from former Rule 117 a and b.

Adopted April 6, 1984, eff. July 1, 1984.