# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 10. Criminal Records

### Subtitle 1. Expungement of Police and Court Records

#### Section 10-105.2

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, after disposition of all charges in a case involving a civil offense under Sec. 5-601(c)(2)(ii) of the Criminal Law Article or a crime other than a violation of the Transportation Article for which the defendant is not required to appear, the court shall notify the defendant of the defendant's right to expungement under Sec. 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 Sec. 10-105 of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)