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MD SB589

MD SB589
Criminal Procedure – Partial Expungement and Maryland Judiciary Case Search


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Introduced
01/31/2020
In Committee
03/15/2020
Crossed Over
03/15/2020
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting the Maryland Judiciary Case Search on or before October 1, 2020, from in any way referring to the existence of records of certain charges in cases with electronic records; establishing the Partial Expungement Workgroup to study and develop a plan and legislative recommendations for enabling the expungement of certain criminal charges; requiring the Workgroup to report its plan and legislative recommendations to the General Assembly by January 5, 2021; etc.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the Maryland Judiciary Case Search from referring to the existence of records of certain charges, such as acquittals, dismissals, and nolle prosequis, on or before October 1, 2020. It also establishes the Partial Expungement Workgroup to study and develop a plan and legislative recommendations for enabling the expungement of certain criminal charges that are currently not eligible for expungement. The Workgroup is required to report its plan and recommendations to the General Assembly by January 5, 2021. The bill also specifies that the provisions related to partial expungement shall be construed to apply retroactively and prospectively and shall be applied to and interpreted to affect electronic records created before and after October 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred Judiciary (on 03/15/2020)

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