Blog: Expungements

Maryland Imposes Limits on Use of Criminal Records in Credit Reports

Dec 19, 2024

Maryland is taking significant steps to The state statutes aim to promote fairness in consumer reporting. The requirements went into effect on October 1, 2024. HB 622: Prohibition on including certain types of criminal records HB 622 prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including specific types of criminal records in their reports. Under the law, consumer reports cannot include: Records where the individual was falsely accused, acquitted, or exonerated. Charges that resulted in a "nolle...

Can I Get a Misdemeanor Expunged in Maryland?

Jul 19, 2024

Yes. A Under previous Maryland law, misdemeanor convictions could only be expunged 10 years after completion of a sentence. The REDEEM Act slashed those timespans. Starting October 2023, nonviolent misdemeanors can be expunged after 5 years. Earlier Expungement is the process of asking the court to remove certain court and police records from public view. A criminal conviction or record of charges can create difficulties when applying for a job or an apartment...

Can I Get a Felony Expunged in Maryland?

Jul 12, 2024

Yes. A Under previous Maryland law, removing a felony from your criminal record required a 15-year waiting period. The REDEEM Act slashed that timespan. Nonviolent felonies can be expunged after seven years. First-degree, second-degree burglary and felony theft convictions can be expunged after only 10 years. In some instances, The expungement process typically takes 120 days after filing to complete. Expungement Advantages Expungement is the process of removing certain records from public view...

Can I Get A Cannabis Conviction Expunged in Maryland?

Jul 5, 2024

Yes. Maryland voters The new law also made it easier for people charged or convicted of simple possession to clear their records through Under the new law, in cases where simple possession of marijuana is the only charge, the state will automatically expunge those records from its criminal records database. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has until July 1, 2024, to clear those cases, and the Maryland Judiciary must clear...