Overview Description

Records relating to the entry of a probation before judgment or judgment of conviction in a criminal case may be vacated by the court on the ground that there is newly discovered evidence, or the interest of justice and fairness justifies vacating the probation before judgment or conviction. Md. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. § 8-301.1(a)(1).

Ineligible Category or Citation

No statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

Procedure General

In certain circumstances, on a motion of the State, at any time after the entry of a probation before judgment or judgment of conviction in a criminal case, the court with jurisdiction over the case may vacate the probation before judgment or conviction. Md. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. § 8-301.1(a).

Fees

There is no no statutory language on fees.

Effect

The court shall vacate the conviction. Md. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. § 8-301.1(a).

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