Establishes a Commission to review Maryland's expungement laws and processes for efficiency and equity.
The bill establishes a Commission to Examine the Expungement Laws of Maryland. The Commission will review the current expungement process under Title 10, Subtitle of the Criminal Procedure Article, compare it with comparable states’ laws, and develop a streamlined statutory scheme. The Commission consists of various representatives, including members of the Maryland bar, research organization experts, workforce organizations, and individuals with criminal records. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy will provide staff for the Commission.
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