Maryland Expungement LSC-Grade Legal Packet
Jurisdiction-correct document templates. Not legal advice.
1. Eligibility Checker — Who Qualifies for Expungement in Maryland
Question 1: What was the outcome of your case?
Question 2: What were you convicted of?
Question 3: Have you completed your sentence?
- [ ] Jail or prison time served
- [ ] Probation or parole completed
- [ ] All fines paid
- [ ] All restitution paid
- [ ] All court costs paid
- [ ] Community service completed
Question 4: Have you had any new convictions during the waiting period?
File at: Maryland court finder: https://www.mdcourts.gov/circuit
2. Required Forms
| Form Name | Form Number | Purpose | Where to Get It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petition for Expungement (District Court) | DC-CR-066 | File in District Court for misdemeanor cases | Maryland Courts or local courthouse |
| Petition for Expungement (Circuit Court) | CC-CR-066 | File in Circuit Court for felony cases | Maryland Courts or local courthouse |
| Order for Expungement | DC-CR-067 or CC-CR-067 | Judge signs this if your petition is granted | Maryland Courts |
| General Waiver and Release | CC-DR-055 | Waives filing fee (automatic for most expungements) | Clerk's office |
| Criminal Record (optional but recommended) | — | Your complete Maryland criminal history | Maryland Judiciary Case Search (free) or Maryland State Police CJIS (~$18) |
Where to Download Forms
- Online: Maryland Courts Forms Portal
- In Person: Any Maryland District Court or Circuit Court clerk's office
- By Mail: Call the clerk's office to request forms be mailed
3. Step-by-Step Filing Instructions
Before You Start
- Get a copy of your complete criminal record
- Confirm you meet all eligibility requirements
- Identify the correct court (District Court for misdemeanors, Circuit Court for felonies)
Step 1: Gather Your Case Information
Step 2: Complete the Petition for Expungement
- Download form DC-CR-066 (District Court) or CC-CR-066 (Circuit Court)
- Fill in your personal information at the top
- List each case you want expunged (separate petition for each case number)
- Check the box that matches your eligibility (acquittal, dismissal, or conviction with waiting period met)
- Sign and date the petition
Step 3: Complete the Order for Expungement
- Download form DC-CR-067 or CC-CR-067
- Fill in the same case information as your petition
Step 4: Make Copies
Step 5: File with the Court
Step 6: Wait for Response
Step 7: Attend Hearing (If Required)
Step 8: Receive Your Order
5. Filing Checklist
Documents
- [ ] Completed Petition for Expungement (DC-CR-066 or CC-CR-066)
- [ ] Completed Order for Expungement (DC-CR-067 or CC-CR-067)
- [ ] Copy of your criminal record (from Case Search or CJIS)
- [ ] Proof of sentence completion (if requested)
- [ ] Proof of fine/restitution payment (if applicable)
- [ ] Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport)
Information
- [ ] Case number(s)
- [ ] Arrest date(s)
- [ ] Charge(s)
LEGAL AID
- Maryland Legal Aid: mdlab.org · 1-800-999-8904
- Women's Law Center of MD: wlcmd.org · (410) 321-8761
- House of Ruth MD (DV): hruth.org · 1-888-880-7884
- MD Courts Self-Help: mdcourts.gov/selfhelp · (410) 260-1394
*Not legal advice. Jurist-Diction is not a law firm. Templates are jurisdiction-correct.
Verify current law before filing. For legal advice contact a licensed Maryland attorney or legal aid. jurist-diction.com*