Maryland law states that if an individual has their record removed, disclosure of the record is not required on the job application or at an interview. In Maryland, employers are prohibited from inquiring about arrests and convictions that have been expunged.See Md. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. Maryland law prohibits employers from asking applicants about criminal charges that have been expunged. As of February 29, 2020, Maryland employers may no longer ask about an individual's criminal record prior to their first inperson interview. If you believe you have a criminal record discrimination case, you will need to prove the employer was discriminatory regarding your record. What is the fee to file the petition? There is no filing fee for a petition to shield records under the Maryland Second Chance Act. Shielding is a process that lets you ask the court to remove certain kinds of records about certain criminal convictions from public view. To Maryland criminal history records.