Maryland § 10-615
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-615, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-615.
Except as expressly provided in § 10–619 of this subtitle, this Part III of this subtitle does not authorize:
(1) the destruction of a permanent book of account;
(2) the destruction of a land record of a clerk of a circuit court;
(3) the destruction of any record that relates to the financial operation of a unit of the State government or to collection of State taxes until the requirements of §§ 2–1220 through 2–1227 of this article are met;
(4) the destruction of any record until the expiration of the period that a statute expressly sets for that record to be kept;
(5) the destruction of any public record that a statute expressly requires to be kept permanently; or
(6) the destruction of any record of a court of record unless:
(i) the destruction is authorized under § 1–605(d)(6) or § 2–205 of the Courts Article;
(ii) an accurate transcript of the record is in use; or
(iii) the record relates to the internal management of or otherwise is a housekeeping record for an office of a clerk of court or register of wills.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-615
What does Maryland Code § 10-615 cover?
Section 10-615 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 10-615?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 10-615" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maryland official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maryland attorney.
How does Maryland § 10-615 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maryland can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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