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Records relating to an arrest occurring before October 1, 2007, for which no charges are filed can be expunged by the law enforcement agency. Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 10-103.

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

A written petition must be submitted to the law enforcement agency within eight years after the date of the incident. If the request is denied by the law enforcement agency, a petition for expungement can be filed in the district court that has proper venue. For the specific procedure, see Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 10-103 et seq.

No fees or costs can be required. Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 10-103(g).

The records are removed from public inspection. Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc § 10-101(d), (e).

The petition must be submitted within eight years of the date of the incident.