The Maryland Petition for Shielding Under MD Second Chance Act is a legal process that allows individuals to "shield" certain criminal records from public view in Maryland. It is a way of sealing or hiding criminal records from employers, landlords, and others who may use the information to make decisions about an individual. There are four types of Maryland Petition for Shielding Under MD Second Chance Act. The first type is called a Petition for Automatic Shielding. Under this type, certain criminal convictions automatically become shielded from public view after certain conditions are met. These conditions vary depending on the type of conviction. The second type is called a Petition for Judicial Shielding. This type of petition requires an individual to file a petition in the circuit court in the county of conviction. The individual must show that shielding their criminal record is in the public interest, or that it is necessary for their rehabilitation. The third type is called a Petition for Nondisclosure. This type of petition requires an individual to file a petition in the circuit court in the county of conviction, and must show that they are in compliance with the conditions of their sentence. The fourth type is called a Petition for Limited Access. This type of petition requires an individual to file a petition in the circuit court in the county of conviction, and must show that shielding their criminal record is in the public interest, or that it is necessary for their rehabilitation. All of these types of Maryland Petition for Shielding Under MD Second Chance Act require an individual to submit an application and supporting documents to the circuit court in the county of conviction. The court will review the petition and decide whether to grant the petition.