Q: In reference to a previous question regarding crimes being committed more than 15 years old. Is it 15 years since
the guilty conviction, or 15 years since completion of the sentence?
Another question, If I have a PACER account; will I be able to access any court documents that are posted on case-search? For example, A "Sherrif's Return" document?
What does "Sheriff Return" mean?
A:
PACER only provides access to federal court dockets. For Maryland court records, you cannot access any actual court documents through the online Judiciary Case Search System. For Internet access to pleadings in Maryland, you need to register with Maryland Court E-File
https://www.mdcourts.gov/mdec/efiling
The only pleadings you can access are those added to the system since E-file came online. E-file has been introduced piecemeal county by county, over the last several years. The three largest jurisdictions are not even on E-file yet: Montgomery, Prince George’s and Baltimore City. You won’t find anything as old as 15 years without submitting a request and paying the copy fees from each court.
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