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How Do You Expunge A Criminal Record In Maryland?

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How Do You Expunge A Criminal Record In Maryland?

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Expunging a criminal record will remove it from your records, as if it never existed. In some cases, the state might return the file to the petitioner. You can only request an expungement in certain circumstances and it varies from state to state. Maryland has specific instances where you can file for expungement and the process takes about 90 days from the time you file. Gather necessary information, such as your case number, date of arrest, citation or summons, case conclusion date, and the names of any agencies involved. If you do not have the information, you can request a background check on yourself through the CJIS-Central Repository (Criminal Justice Information Services). This government entity handles various aspects of criminal justice including performing background checks, maintaining crime statistics and fingerprint processing. File a petition with the court that handled your case, and provide copies to all law enforcement agencies involved in the case and the state attor

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