Notice Of Intent To Subpoena Medical Records {DC-004S}

DC-004S - NOTICE TO PATIENT. This form is used in the District Court of Maryland to notify an individual that their medical records have been subpoenaed in connection with a court case, in accordance with § 4-306 of the Health-General Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The form identifies the patient, the healthcare provider from whom the records are being requested, and whether the subpoena includes mental health records. Attached to the notice is a subpoena duces tecum, which is a formal court order compelling the healthcare provider to produce the specified medical documents. The purpose of the notice is to inform the patient of their legal right to object to the disclosure of these records by filing a motion to quash the subpoena or a motion for a protective order within 30 days of the notice being mailed. Valid grounds for objection include lack of relevance, invasion of privacy, or potential harm caused by the disclosure. The form also includes a certificate of service, indicating that all required parties have been properly notified, and a 30-day certification section to be completed later, confirming that either no objection was filed or that any objections have been resolved. www.FormsWorkflow.com