# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 10. Criminal Records

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

#### Section 10-109

(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.

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