Records relating to an arrest resulting in an acquittal, nolle prosequi, or a dismissal can be expunged by the court three years after the disposition, unless the petitioner files a written general waiver and release of all tort claims arising from the charge. Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 10-105(a)(1), (2), (4), and (c)(1).
Ineligible Category or Citation
There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.
Procedure General
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
Forms
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Waiting Periods
The petition can be filed three years after the disposition, unless the petitioner files a written general waiver and release of all tort claims arising from the charge. The court can grant a petition for expungement at any time on a showing of good cause. Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 10-105(c)(8).