Maryland Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act Compliance Guide

Countrywide Process is the nationwide expert in subpoena domestication. We ensure that your out-of-state subpoena is issued and served in compliance with Maryland’s Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (IDDA). Our team supplies Maryland-compliant forms, handles the filing and issuance process, and coordinates professional service following state law.

Please note: We do not draft or alter the legal content of your subpoena — we focus on correct issuance and service.

Governing Law: Maryland Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act

Maryland has adopted the Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act under Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-402. This law streamlines the process for recognizing and enforcing subpoenas issued in other states by allowing a Maryland circuit court clerk to reissue the subpoena without the need for a hearing.

Why Domestication Is Required in Maryland

A foreign subpoena, by itself, has no legal authority in Maryland. The IDDA requires that it be reissued as a Maryland subpoena before it can be served or enforced. Once domesticated, it is subject to Maryland’s rules for service, witness fees, and enforcement.

Step-by-Step Filing & Service Process

1. Required Documents

• The original foreign subpoena issued by the court in the originating state
• A Maryland subpoena form matching the terms of the foreign subpoena
• Names, addresses, and contact details for all attorneys of record and any unrepresented parties

2. Filing Procedure

• File in the circuit court for the county where the witness resides is employed, or where the records are located
• Submit both the foreign subpoena and the Maryland subpoena form to the clerk of court
• Pay the applicable filing fee:
  • Baltimore City: $110.00
  • Other counties: fees may vary
• The clerk will issue a Maryland subpoena that:
  • Mirrors the foreign subpoena’s terms
  • Lists the required contact information for counsel and unrepresented parties
  • Is recorded in the docket for administrative purposes

3. Service Requirements

• Serve the domesticated subpoena according to Maryland Rule 2-510
• Include any applicable witness fees and mileage costs with the subpoena at the time of service

4. Enforcement or Challenges

Motions to enforce, quash, or modify the subpoena must be filed in the Maryland circuit court that issued it

Why Countrywide Process Makes It Easy

• Expert knowledge of Maryland’s IDDA process
• Accurate subpoena templates for Maryland issuance
• Direct coordination with the circuit court clerk
• Professional, licensed Maryland process servers
• Status updates at every stage of the process

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