(a) Unless the State objects and shows cause why a record should not be expunged, if the State enters a nolle prosequi as to all charges in a criminal case within the jurisdiction of the District Court with which a defendant has not been served, the District Court may order expungement of each court record, police record, or other record that the State or a political subdivision of the State keeps as to the charges.
(b) The District Court may not assess any costs against a defendant for a proceeding under subsection (a) of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - Expungement of Police and Court Records
Section 10-103 - Expungement of Police Record When No Charge Is Filed
Section 10-103.1 - Expungement of Police Records After Release Without Charge
Section 10-104 - Expungement on Nolle Prosequi Before Service
Section 10-105 - Expungement of Record After Charge Is Filed
Section 10-106 - Expungement of Criminal Charge Transferred to Juvenile Court
Section 10-107 - Charges Arising From Same Incident, Transaction, or Set of Facts
Section 10-108 - Opening, Review, or Disclosure of Expunged Records
Section 10-109 - Prohibited Acts
Section 10-110 - Petition for Expungement
Section 10-111 - Prohibition on Reference to Possession of Marijuana Charges