Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-401
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-401, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases.
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§10–401.
Official statutory text
§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.
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.
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