Md. Code Regs. 12.13.02.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 12.13.02.04 - Certificate of Rehabilitation

A. An individual may be eligible for a Certificate of Rehabilitation if the individual:

(1) Was convicted of a crime, misdemeanor or qualifying felony, which was not a:

(a) Crime of violence; or

(b) Sexual offense that requires the individual to register in accordance with Criminal Procedure Article, Title 11, Subtitle 7, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) Was supervised by the Division;

(3) Has completed all standard and special conditions under which the individual was released on probation, parole, or mandatory release supervision;

(4) Fully satisfied payment obligations, including restitution, fines, fees, and other payment obligations;

(5) Is no longer under the supervision of the Division;

(6) Has not previously been issued a Certificate of Rehabilitation; and

(7) Requests a Certificate of Rehabilitation.

B. A Certificate of Rehabilitation:

(1) Shall be issued only for an offense adjudicated in a Maryland State Court;

(2) May be issued only once in an individual's lifetime; and

(3) May not be construed as:

(a) A pardon;

(b) An expungement; or

(c) A form of exoneration.

Md. Code Regs. 12.13.02.04

Regulation .04 adopted effective 45:11 Md. R. 578, eff. 6/4/2018