# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 10. Criminal Records

### Subtitle 3. Shielding

#### Section 10-306

(a) A person authorized to access a shielded record under Sec. 10-302(b) of this subtitle may not disclose any information from a shielded record to a person who is not authorized to access shielded records under Sec. 10-302(b) of this subtitle.

(b)

  (1) Except as provided in Sec. 10-302(b) of this subtitle, an employer may not:

    (i) require a person who applies for employment to disclose shielded information about criminal charges in an application, an interview, or otherwise; or

    (ii) discharge or refuse to hire a person solely because the person refused to disclose information about criminal charges that have been shielded.

  (2) An educational institution may not:

    (i) require a person who applies for admission to the institution to disclose shielded information about criminal charges in an application, an interview, or otherwise; or

    (ii) expel or refuse to admit a person solely because the person refused to disclose information about criminal charges that have been shielded.

  (3) Except as provided in Sec. 10-302(b) of this subtitle, a unit, an official, or an employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State may not:

    (i) require a person who applies for a permit, registration, or government service to disclose shielded information about criminal charges in an application, an interview, or otherwise; or

    (ii) deny a person's application for a permit, registration, or government service solely because the person refused to disclose information about criminal charges that have been shielded.

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