The Maryland Petition for Expungement of Records is a legal document used to request that criminal records be sealed from public view. This petition is available for individuals who have been convicted of a crime or have received some sort of criminal punishment, and are now seeking to have their records expunged. This petition is submitted to the court and is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. There are two types of Maryland Petition for Expungement of Records: Misdemeanor Petition and Felony Petition. The Misdemeanor Petition is used to request that misdemeanor convictions be sealed from public view. The Felony Petition is used to request that felony convictions be sealed from public view. Both petitions require the applicant to provide information about their conviction, the length of time since the conviction, and any mitigating factors that may support the request.
Maryland Petition for Expungement of Records
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The filing fee is $30 for eligible guilty dispositions and is nonrefundable, even if denied. The fee is for each case (not for each charge related within a unit of the case). If you cannot afford the fee, you may request that the court waive the filing fee.
Most common expungeable convictions: 10 Year. Public intoxication. Possession/administration of CDS. Drug Paraphernalia. B&E of a Vehicle ? Rogue/Vag. Trespass ? Posted Prop.15 Year. 2nd Degree Assault. Felony theft. CDS with Intent to Distribute. Burglary ? 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Online expungement is only available through Maryland expungement.com and not offered by a State or government website. This legal expungement service is particularly convenient for individuals who don't want to have to travel to the courthouse, obtain all the paperwork, drive home.
An attorney is not required for you to file a petition for expungement. However, it may be useful to consult with an attorney if you have questions about your situation.
The expungement process takes about 90 days from the date that you file your petition. - The State's Attorney's Office has 30 days from when they receive the petition to object to any petition for expungement.
Form CC-DC-CR-072C. For cases where ALL charges have a disposition of acquittal, not guilty, dismissal, or nolle prosequi, entered on October 1, 2021 or later the court will expunge the case automatically after 3 years. You may request expungement earlier than three years by using this form. There is no fee to do so.