The Civil Process Unit is responsible for the service of summonses and subpoenas for criminal and civil cases scheduled by the District Court, Circuit Court, and Juvenile Court. The unit receives court processes from every jurisdiction in the State of Maryland, as well as from out-of-state. Deputies are also responsible for handling evictions, Sheriff's sales, and other civil actions.
Service Fees
Documentation and service fees can be submitted in two convenient ways, personally or by mail. The Civil Process Window is open Monday through Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm with the exception of county-observed holidays. The physical mailing address is:
Calvert County Sheriff's Office
ATTN: Civil Process
30 Church Street
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
If a self-addressed stamped envelope is not included, we will send the return of service to the original issuing court.
House Bill 176, this Act passed and will take effect October 1, 2022, altering certain fees for service of certain papers by a sheriff, relating to sheriff service of process fees.
Associated Fees
Landlord and Tenant Fee
The Sheriff's Office only serves and executes landlord and tenant actions issued by the courts. If you have any questions regarding filing, please contact the District Court of Maryland for Calvert County at 443-486-4000.
$5 per tenant listed in a Failure-to-Pay Rent case
$40 for a Breach of Lease, a Tenant Holdover, a Warrant of Restitution, a Wrongful Entry and Detainer, or an Order of Levy in Distress case.
Sheriff's Service Fee
The Sheriff's Office only serves court-issued documents.
$40 for a writ of execution or body attachment by taking into custody a person or seizing real or personal property filed in Maryland;
$60 for all other casework filed in Maryland and all casework filed outside of Maryland.
We do not charge a fee for summonses regarding a protective order case or law enforcement officer summonsed to appear as a witness in a criminal case.
Note: The Sheriff’s Office only accepts the exact service amount by cash, money order or check, payable to: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. For questions regarding Sheriff’s service and fees, contact the Civil Process Unit by calling 410-535-2800.