When a sheriff serves or attempts to serve a paper he shall file a return with the clerk of the court that issued the paper stating whether or not the paper was served, and other information required by rule or law.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Section 2-301 - Service of Writs
Section 2-302 - Executions and Attachments
Section 2-303 - Filing of Returns -- Required
Section 2-304 - Filing of Returns -- Failure to File
Section 2-305 - Failure to Bring Person Into Court
Section 2-306 - Right of Subrogation
Section 2-307 - Books and Records
Section 2-308 - Duty to Collect Fees and Penalties