§10–401.    IN EFFECT

    The Maryland Judiciary Case Search may not in any way refer to the existence of records of a charge in a case with electronic records if the charge resulted in:

        (1)    acquittal;

        (2)    dismissal; or

        (3)    nolle prosequi, except nolle prosequi with the requirement of drug or alcohol treatment.

§10–401.    ** TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 31, 2026 PER CHAPTER 95 OF 2025 **

    (a)    The Maryland Judiciary Case Search may not in any way refer to the existence of records of a charge in a case with electronic records if the charge resulted in:

        (1)    acquittal;

        (2)    dismissal;

        (3)    nolle prosequi; or

        (4)    the court marking the charge stet on the docket at least 3 years previously.

    (b)    The Maryland Judiciary Case Search may not in any way refer to the existence of records of a charge of possession of cannabis in a case with electronic records if the charge resulted in a conviction that was later pardoned by the Governor.