When Can I Expunge My Maryland Criminal Record?

When can I expunge my Maryland criminal record? This is one of the most common questions we hear from people trying to clean up their criminal past. It all depends on the outcome in the case and if there were any conditions with the outcome in the case.

We have put together a list of all the timing issues when it comes to expungement in Maryland. If you want to get your criminal record in Maryland expunged, visit our website at MarylandExpungement.com. It’s an online criminal expungement and shielding service owned and operated by a Maryland expungement attorney Randolph Rice.

Can I File for Expungement If I Have Pending Criminal Charges?

No, you cannot file for an expungement in Maryland if you have pending criminal charges. You must resolve those criminal charges before you can file for an expungement in Maryland.

Can I File for expungement if I am currently on probation?

No, the law does not allow for a person to file for an expungement if they are currently on probation. A person must wait until their probation has ended before they can file for an expungement.

When Can I Expunge these types of Cases?

When Can I Expunge an Acquittal?

An acquittal in Maryland can be expunged as soon as it is entered by the Court. However, a General Waiver and Release is required, otherwise, an individual must wait 3 years before expunging an acquittal.

When Can a Dismissal be Expunged in Maryland?

A dismissal may be expunged as soon as it is entered by the Court. However, a General Waiver and Release is required, otherwise, an individual must wait 3 years before expunging a dismissal.

When Can A Charge that Is Quashed be Expunged in Maryland?

A criminal charge that is quashed in Maryland may be expunged as soon as it is entered by the Court. However, a General Waiver and Release is required, otherwise, an individual must wait 3 years before expunging a criminal charge that has been quashed.

When Can A Charge that is No Longer a Crime in Maryland be Expunged?

A charge that is no longer a crime in Maryland can be expunge immediately.

When Can a Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) be Expunged in Maryland?

A Probation Before Judgment or PBJ can be expunged if it is no longer a crime in the State of Maryland. A PBJ can also be expunged within 3 years since the disposition or the Defendant has been discharged from probation, whichever is later. However, a PBJ cannot be expunged if the Defendant was convicted or an y crime during the  year period immediately following the entry of the probation before judgment. An expungement of a PBJ cannot be filed if the individual is currently pending any charged. Probation before judgment for a DUI or related drunk driving offense cannot be expunged in Maryland.

When Can a Nolle Prosequi (Nol Pros) be Expunged in Maryland?

A nolle prosequi can be expunged in Maryland immediately. However, a General Waiver and Release must be filed, if not, then the Nolle Prosequi cannot be expunged for 3 years.

When Can a Stet be Expunged in Maryland?

A criminal charge that is marked Stet in Maryland may be expunged 3 years after the Stet is entered. In addition, the individual may not have any pending criminal charges.

When Can a Guilty for a Specific Crime Be Expunged in Maryland?

A guilty finding for the following crimes can be expunged in Maryland after 3 years from the conviction or the satisfactory completion of the sentence, including probation, whichever is later and the individual is not now a Defendant in a pending criminal case:

• urination of defecation in a public place;
• panhandling or soliciting money;
• drinking an alcoholic beverage in a public place;
• obstructing the free passage of another in a public place or public conveyance;
• sleeping on or in a park structures, such as benches or doorways;
• loitering;
• vagrancy;
• riding a transit vehicle without paying the applicable fare or displaying proof of payment; or
• except for carrying or possessing an explosive, acid, concealed weapon, or other dangerous article as provided in § 7–705(b)(6) of the Transportation Article, any of the acts specified in § 7–705 of the Transportation Article.

When Can a Not Criminally Responsible Crime be Expunged in Maryland?

A not criminally responsible crime can be expunged in Maryland 3 years after the individual was found not criminally responsible and the individual is not now a Defendant in any pending criminal case for the following crimes:

• urination of defecation in a public place;
• panhandling or soliciting money;
• drinking an alcoholic beverage in a public place;
• obstructing the free passage of another in a public place or public conveyance;
• sleeping on or in a park structures, such as benches or doorways;
• loitering;
• vagrancy;
• riding a transit vehicle without paying the applicable fare or displaying proof of payment;
• except for carrying or possessing an explosive, acid, concealed weapon, or other dangerous article as provided in § 7–705(b)(6) of the Transportation Article, any of the acts specified in § 7–705 of the Transportation Article;
•  trespass;
• disturbing the peace; or
• telephone misuse.

When Can a Case Transferred to Juvenile Court be Expunged in Maryland?

If a case was transferred to juvenile Court, the records in the criminal case can be expunged immediately.

When Can a Case That Was Compromised or Dismissed Be Expunged in Maryland?

If a case was compromised or dismissed pursuant to Criminal Law Article 3-207, which states, “On a pretrial motion of the State, a court may dismiss a charge of assault if: (1) the victim and the defendant agree to the dismissal; and (2) the court considers the dismissal proper.” the case may be expunged 3 years since the disposition.

When Can a Pardon Be Expunged in Maryland?

A pardon can be expunged, as long as it is not a crime of violence in Maryland, 10 years after the Governor signs the pardon and the individual is not now a Defendant in a pending criminal matter.

How To Expunge A Criminal Record in Maryland?

The easiest way to expunge a criminal record in Maryland is to use MarylandExpungement.com. There you can enter your information, determine if you are eligible for an expungement and complete the process online. All for a flat fee, and all work is done by a Maryland expungement attorney. It’s that easy, just click the Get Started Now button on the home page and soon your criminal past will be gone.