2022 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Procedure
Title 10 - Criminal Records
Subtitle 1 - Expungement of Police and Court Records
Section 10-105.2 - Notification of Defendant by Court Regarding Right to Expungement -- Mail -- Waiver and Release

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, after disposition of all charges in a case involving a criminal offense or a civil offense under § 5–601(c)(2)(ii) of the Criminal Law Article, including a must–appear violation of the Transportation Article, the court shall notify the defendant of the defendant’s right to expungement under § 10–105 of this subtitle if no charge in the case resulted in a disposition other than:

        (1)    acquittal;

        (2)    dismissal;

        (3)    not guilty; or

        (4)    nolle prosequi, except nolle prosequi with a requirement of drug or alcohol treatment.

    (b)    (1)    If the defendant is not present in court for the disposition, the court shall notify the defendant by mail.

        (2)    The notice provided under this section shall include a written form for general waiver and release of all tort claims relating to the charge or charges eligible for expungement under § 10–105 of this subtitle.