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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 10-401

§10–401. IN EFFECT

The Maryland Judiciary Case Search may not in any way refer to the existence of records of a charge in a case with electronic records if the charge resulted in:

(1) acquittal;

(2) dismissal; or

(3) nolle prosequi, except nolle prosequi with the requirement of drug or alcohol treatment.

§10–401. ** TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 31, 2026 PER CHAPTER 95 OF 2025 **

(a) The Maryland Judiciary Case Search may not in any way refer to the existence of records of a charge in a case with electronic records if the charge resulted in:

(1) acquittal;

(2) dismissal;

(3) nolle prosequi; or

(4) the court marking the charge stet on the docket at least 3 years previously.

(b) The Maryland Judiciary Case Search may not in any way refer to the existence of records of a charge of possession of cannabis in a case with electronic records if the charge resulted in a conviction that was later pardoned by the Governor.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.