Form CC-DC-CR-072A Petition for Expungement of Records (Acquittal, Dismissal, Probation Before Judgment, Nolle Prosequi, Stet, Not Criminally Responsible, or Transfer to Juvenile Disposition) - Maryland

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Form CC-DC-CR-072A Petition for Expungement of Records (Acquittal, Dismissal, Probation Before Judgment, Nolle Prosequi, Stet, Not Criminally Responsible, or Transfer to Juvenile Disposition) - Maryland

What Is Form CC-DC-CR-072A?

This is a legal form that was released by the Maryland Courts - a government authority operating within Maryland. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form CC-DC-CR-072A?
A: Form CC-DC-CR-072A is a petition for expungement of records in Maryland for cases that resulted in acquittal, dismissal, probation before judgment, nolle prosequi, stet, not criminally responsible, or transfer to juvenile disposition.

Q: What is an expungement?
A: Expungement is the process of sealing or erasing criminal records, meaning that the records will not be available to the public.

Q: Who can file Form CC-DC-CR-072A?
A: Individuals who have had a case resulting in acquittal, dismissal, probation before judgment, nolle prosequi, stet, not criminally responsible, or transfer to juvenile disposition in Maryland can file Form CC-DC-CR-072A.

Q: What does 'acquittal' mean in this context?
A: Acquittal means that the accused person has been found not guilty of the charges brought against them.

Q: What does 'dismissal' mean in this context?
A: Dismissal means that the case against the accused person has been dropped or dismissed for various reasons.

Q: What does 'probation before judgment' mean in this context?
A: Probation before judgment is a specific legal disposition in Maryland where a person is placed on probation instead of being convicted of a crime.

Q: What does 'nolle prosequi' mean in this context?
A: Nolle prosequi is a Latin legal term meaning that the prosecution is unwilling to proceed with the case against the accused person.

Q: What does 'stet' mean in this context?
A: Stet is a Latin legal term meaning that a case has been indefinitely postponed or held in abeyance.

Q: What does 'not criminally responsible' mean in this context?
A: Not criminally responsible means that an accused person, due to a mental illness or defect, is found not legally responsible for their actions.

Q: What does 'transfer to juvenile disposition' mean in this context?
A: Transfer to juvenile disposition means that a case involving a minor has been transferred to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court system.

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Form Details:

  • Released on December 1, 2018;
  • The latest edition provided by the Maryland Courts;
  • Easy to use and ready to print;
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