Maryland § 9-209
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-209, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-209.
(a) (1) On or before the first day of employment with the Department, the Department shall apply to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for a federal and State criminal history records check for each employee of the Department.
(2) The Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository shall provide the requested information in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(3) If criminal history record information is reported to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository after the date of the criminal history records check, the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository shall provide to the Department and the employee a revised printed statement of the employee’s criminal history record information.
(b) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the Department shall submit to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository:
(1) a complete set of the employee’s legible fingerprints taken on standard fingerprint cards;
(2) the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a federal criminal history records check; and
(3) the fee authorized under § 10-221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to Maryland criminal history records.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-209
What does Maryland Code § 9-209 cover?
Section 9-209 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 § 9-209?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-209" (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?
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How does Maryland § 9-209 apply to my situation?
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