Ch. 613                                    1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

[2-402.] 2-401.

The Governor may remit the whole or any part of any fine or forfeiture. HOWEVER,
A DEFENDANT OR SURETY APPLYING FOR THE REMISSION OF THE WHOLE OR ANY
PART OF A RECOGNIZANCE WHICH HAS BEEN FORFEITED SHALL APPLY TO A COURT
TO ORDER THE REMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 4 OF THE MARYLAND
RULES, AND NEED NOT APPLY TO THE GOVERNOR TO ORDER THE REMISSION.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1996.

Approved May 23, 1996.

CHAPTER 613
(House Bill 288)

AN ACT concerning

Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Revision - Waiver for Nolle Prosequi

FOR the purpose of revising stylistically certain provisions concerning expungement of
records relating to criminal charges; prohibiting the expungement of a nolle
prosequi until a certain time unless a certain waiver is filed with the petition for
expungement; and generally relating to expungement of records of criminal charges.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments
Section 737

Annotated Code of Maryland
(1992 Replacement Volume and 1995 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

737.

(a) A person charged with the commission of a crime may file a petition setting
forth the relevant facts and requesting expungement of the police records, court records,
and other records maintained by the State of Maryland and its subdivisions, pertaining to
the charge if:

(1)     The person is acquitted,

(2)     The charge is otherwise dismissed or quashed,

(3)     A judgment of probation [without finding a verdict or probation on stay
of entry of] BEFORE judgment is entered,

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