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Subpoenas/Legal Process

For the University of Maryland Community:

  1. The University is NOT authorized to accept service in civil litigation.
  2. All subpoenas, complaints or summonses pertaining to civil litigation must be served in the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).

    Office of the Attorney General
    Civil Litigation Division
    200 Saint Paul Place
    Baltimore, MD 21202

    OAG Civil Division also accepts service via email at the following email address: civil_service@oag.maryland.gov.
  3. If such a document is mailed to you, please email arainey1@umd.edu in the University’s Office of General Counsel to determine next steps.

 

 

For Those Trying to Serve a Civil Subpoena, or Send a Third-Party Civil Subpoena to the University:

  1. The University is NOT authorized to accept service in civil litigation.

  2. All subpoenas, complaints or summonses pertaining to civil litigation must be served in the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).

    Office of the Attorney General
    Civil Litigation Division
    200 Saint Paul Place
    Baltimore, MD 21202

    OAG Civil Division also accepts service via email at the following email address: civil_service@oag.maryland.gov.

 

 

For Subpoenas Related to Criminal Matters:

Please email Angela Rainey, Legal Coordinator, arainey1@umd.edu, to determine next steps.

Website Disclaimer

This website is provided as a resource for learning basic legal competencies on a variety of topics that affect the university.

Disclaimer Notice: These materials are presented here for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice on a particular matter. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific facts and circumstances relating to an issue. For legal advice on a particular university matter within your official responsibilities, please consult with a member of the Office of General Counsel.