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Records relating to a case in which a nolle prosequi is entered prior to service on the defendant can be expunged by the court. Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 10-104.

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

The procedure is automatic. Unless the state objects and shows good cause, the court can expunge the record following an entry of nolle prosequi before the defendant is served. For the specific procedure, see Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 10-104 et seq.

No costs can be assessed against the defendant. Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 10-104(b).

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

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The record is expunged following an entry of nolle prosequi before the defendant is served.