§ 10–109
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 10-109 (2026)
Title 10. Criminal Records
Subtitle 1. Expungement of Police and Court Records
§ 10–109LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Disclosure of expunged information about criminal charges in an application, interview, or other means may not be required:
(i)
by an employer or educational institution of a person who applies for employment or admission; or
(ii)
by a unit, official, or employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State of a person who applies for a license, permit, registration, or governmental service.
(2)
A person need not refer to or give information concerning an expunged charge when answering a question concerning:
(i)
a criminal charge that did not result in a conviction; or
(ii)
a conviction that the Governor pardoned.
(3)
Refusal by a person to disclose information about criminal charges that have been expunged may not be the sole reason for:
(i)
an employer to discharge or refuse to hire the person; or
(ii)
a unit, official, or employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State to deny the person’s application.
(b)
(1)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both for each violation.
(2)
In addition to the penalties provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, an official or employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State who is convicted under this section may be removed or dismissed from public service.