Maryland HB397 modifies the expungement process for certain convictions, specifically failure to obey a court order to report to confinement.

Maryland HB397 amends the expungement process for convictions, particularly focusing on failure to obey a court order to report to confinement. The bill prohibits individuals from filing a petition for expungement of such a conviction before a specified period has elapsed after the completion of their sentence. The legislation also details waiting periods for expungement petitions for various other offenses, including misdemeanors, felonies, and specific violations under Maryland law. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB397 modifies the expungement process for certain convictions, specifically failure to obey a court order to report to confinement.

Maryland HB397 amends the expungement process for convictions, particularly focusing on failure to obey a court order to report to confinement. The bill prohibits individuals from filing a petition for expungement of such a conviction before a specified period has elapsed after the completion of their sentence. The legislation also details waiting periods for expungement petitions for various other offenses, including misdemeanors, felonies, and specific violations under Maryland law. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.