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Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 14-703

In an action under this subtitle, the court on its own motion or on motion of any party may issue an order:

(1) For the appointment of an attorney to protect the interest of any party to the same extent and effect as provided under Rule 2–203 of the Maryland Rules with respect to individuals not in being;

(2) To require joinder of any additional parties that are necessary or proper; and

(3) To require that the plaintiff:

(i) Procure a title report supported by an affidavit by the person making the title search that a complete search of the public records has been performed in accordance with generally accepted standards of title examination for the appropriate period as determined by the court, but not less than 60 years; and

(ii) Designate a place where the title report shall be kept for inspection, use, and copying by the parties.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.