[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.
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[** 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.