1. (a) Unless the State objects and shows cause why a record should not be expunged, if the State enters a nolle prosequi as to all charges in a criminal case within the jurisdiction of the District Court with which a defendant has not been served, the District Court may order expungement of each court record, police record, or other record that the State or a political subdivision of the State keeps as to the charges.
2. (b) The District Court may not assess any costs against a defendant for a proceeding under subsection (a) of this section.

Added by Acts 2001, c. 10, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 131, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.

Formerly Art. 27, § 736A.