(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, after disposition of all charges in a case involving a criminal offense or a civil offense under § 5–601(c)(2)(ii) of the Criminal Law Article, including a must–appear violation of the Transportation Article, the court shall notify the defendant of the defendant’s right to expungement under § 10–105 of this subtitle if no charge in the case resulted in a disposition other than:
(1) acquittal;
(2) dismissal;
(3) not guilty; or
(4) nolle prosequi, except nolle prosequi with a requirement of drug or alcohol treatment.
(b) (1) If the defendant is not present in court for the disposition, the court shall notify the defendant by mail.
(2) The notice provided under this section shall include a written form for general waiver and release of all tort claims relating to the charge or charges eligible for expungement under § 10–105 of this subtitle.
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