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§ 2-209. Original papers remain in office

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and TrustsEffective: October 1, 2016

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Estates and Trusts (Refs & Annos)
Title 2. The Court (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Register of Wills (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2016
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 2-209
§ 2-209. Original papers remain in office
Currentness
In general
(a) Any will, probated, or any paper filed in the office of the register may not be delivered out of the office to any person.
Will or other paper demanded for introduction in evidence
(b) When a will or other paper is properly demanded for introduction in evidence, it shall be presented under the care of the register or the register's deputy.
Copy requirements
(c)(1) The register may comply with subsection (a) of this section by retaining a permanent paper file of a probated will in the office and a copy of any other file associated with the estate in paper, photographic, microprocessed, magnetic, mechanical, electronic, digital, or any other medium if the copy is maintained in a manner that:
(i) Is clear and legible;
(ii) Accurately reproduces the original document in its entirety, including any attachments to the document;
(iii) Is capable of producing a clear and legible hard copy of the original document; and
(iv) Preserves evidence of any signature contained on the document.
(2) No sooner than 180 days following the closing of an estate, the register may dispose of any file associated with the estate other than the will if a copy of the file is retained by the register in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(3) In consultation with the Comptroller and the State Archives to ensure uniform application throughout the State, the register shall develop standards in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.

Credits

Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2014, c. 296, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 297, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2016, c. 486, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.
Formerly Art. 93, § 2-208.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 2-209, MD EST & TRST § 2-209
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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