Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 5-553

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
As part of the application process for a criminal history records check, the employee, employer, and individual identified in § 5-551(c), (d), (e), or (f) of this subtitle shall complete and sign a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing the existence of a criminal conviction, probation before judgment disposition, not criminally responsible disposition, or pending criminal charges without a final disposition.