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A record relating to charges against a child will be sealed upon petition or the court's own motion any time after the person reaches 21 years of age. Md. Code Ann., Cts & Jud. Proc. § 3-8A-27(c).

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

The petition must be filed in court where the charges were filed. For the specific procedure, see Md. Code Ann., Cts & Jud. Proc. § 3-8A-27(c).

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

There is no statutory language regarding effect of sealing.

The petition can be filed at any time after the person turns 21.