Md. Code Regs. 01.03.01.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 01.03.01.05 - Service of Pleadings

A. The Director shall cause service of a copy of all claims and third-party claims to be made on each health care provider named. The sheriff's office shall make service in the jurisdiction where a defendant is located, or service may be made by any other method permitted by the Maryland Rules of Procedure.

B. The sheriff or private process server shall file with the Director an affidavit of service by the appropriate return day and show upon whom service was made and the date and place where service was effected.

C. All other pleadings and papers shall be filed with the Director and copies served on the chairman and the parties according to Rule 1-321 of the Maryland Rules of Procedure. All papers will contain the claim number assigned to the case upon the initial filing of the claim.

Md. Code Regs. 01.03.01.05

Regulations .05 adopted effective June 3, 1996 (23:11 Md. R. 808)