Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 6-302

state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See
Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

(a) The process of a court or administrative office or agency of the State or local government may be served on a Sunday or holiday.

(b) A writ of distraint, or for eviction or possession may not be served on Sunday.