A Maryland Motion to Seal Court Records Relating to a Petition for Emergency Evaluation of a Minor is a legal motion filed by an individual in the state of Maryland to keep certain court records confidential in the event of a petition for emergency evaluation of a minor. This motion is intended to ensure that the minor’s personal information is kept private and not released to the public. The motion may be filed in either the Circuit or District court. The two types of Maryland Motion to Seal Court Records Relating to a Petition for Emergency Evaluation of a Minor are the Motion to Seal Court Records and Motion to Seal Court Records of a Minor. The Motion to Seal Court Records is filed by an individual or group seeking to keep court records related to their petition for emergency evaluation of a minor private. The Motion to Seal Court Records of a Minor is filed by a minor’s parent or legal guardian to keep court records related to the minor’s petition for emergency evaluation confidential. In order to be granted a motion to seal court records, the petitioner must demonstrate that there is a compelling interest to keep the court records confidential. This may include protecting the minor’s identity or preventing the release of confidential information. If the motion is granted, the court records relating to the petition for emergency evaluation of a minor will be sealed.