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--- maryland [2025/12/06 16:44] – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] josiahk
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 [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=9f1fca28-7b09-4a8e-806c-2e0ea84df4b3&action=pawlinkdoc&pdcomponentid=&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:63SM-VV31-DYB7-W24Y-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAI&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&ecomp=h2vckkk&prid=2182d330-f4cf-47ed-bb61-46a24ea152f9|Criminal Procedure 11-705]] (Deadlines)
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===
+=== What information must be provided? ===
 [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=6d567bbf-c4db-4756-a9aa-03ad1a2a8814&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAJ&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAJ&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-706.+Registration+statements.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W250-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Criminal Procedure – 11-706]]
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
 [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=e66a1250-2ac0-4eaf-9291-1766a051cb28&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAK&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAK&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-707.+Term+of+registration.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W251-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-707]]
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
-Yes. There are three tiers: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III.\\
+Yes. There are three tiers: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=e66a1250-2ac0-4eaf-9291-1766a051cb28&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAK&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAK&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-707.+Term+of+registration.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W251-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-707. Term of Registration]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=e66a1250-2ac0-4eaf-9291-1766a051cb28&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAK&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAK&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-707.+Term+of+registration.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W251-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-707. Term of Registration]]
-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
 No. Only for supervision purposes.
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
-Those adjudicated as juveniles remain privately registered.\\
+Those adjudicated as juveniles remain privately registered. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=0ed75311-42a7-4ec9-8063-15780f061ba5&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAF&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAF&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-704.+Registration+required.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W24V-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-704.1]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=0ed75311-42a7-4ec9-8063-15780f061ba5&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAF&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAF&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-704.+Registration+required.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W24V-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-704.1]]
 === Is there a registration fee? ===
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 No
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
-MD has no residency restrictions. It does restrict registrants from being on school property except to vote, and there is some public notification which varies from county to county.\\
+MD has no residency restrictions. It does restrict registrants from being on school property except to vote, and there is some public notification which varies from county to county. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=0ed75311-42a7-4ec9-8063-15780f061ba5&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAF&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAF&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-704.+Registration+required.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W24V-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-704]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=0ed75311-42a7-4ec9-8063-15780f061ba5&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAF&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAF&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-704.+Registration+required.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W24V-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-704]]
-=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
-Only for those who are Tier I, after 10 years.\\
+Only for those who are Tier I, after 10 years. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=bdd797b3-1b84-4b83-90cf-586eb0d0b907&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAK&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAK&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-707.+Term+of+registration.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W251-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-707 c]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=bdd797b3-1b84-4b83-90cf-586eb0d0b907&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAK&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAK&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-707.+Term+of+registration.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W251-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-707 c]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting? ===
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting? ===
 Fourteen days, based on the definitions in [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=4d26c890-66e8-4e6b-8c96-f2e6261f05e0&action=pawlinkdoc&pdcomponentid=&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:68DH-CCJ3-CGX8-02J0-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAB&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&ecomp=h2vckkk&prid=673ef1dd-631e-4df1-9696-f9e5d829fdbc|Crim. Proc 11-701(c),(d), and (r)]], [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=7a46d8d4-8dd2-4c67-9f42-e41a8919229f&action=pawlinkdoc&pdcomponentid=&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:63SM-VV31-DYB7-W24V-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAF&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&ecomp=h2vckkk&prid=673ef1dd-631e-4df1-9696-f9e5d829fdbc|Crim. Proc 11-704(a)(4)]], and [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=9f1fca28-7b09-4a8e-806c-2e0ea84df4b3&action=pawlinkdoc&pdcomponentid=&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:63SM-VV31-DYB7-W24Y-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAI&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&ecomp=h2vckkk&prid=2182d330-f4cf-47ed-bb61-46a24ea152f9|Crim. Proc 11-705(b)(5)]]
-===   What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?   ===
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
-Three days.\\
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=de63882d-7b34-4ede-846d-caaca9e4b3af&action=pawlinkdoc&pdcomponentid=&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:63SM-VV31-DYB7-W24Y-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAI&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&ecomp=h2vckkk&prid=ae8b4fe3-f59b-41f6-8d58-9cab595e558e|Crim. Proc. 11-705]]
+Three days. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=de63882d-7b34-4ede-846d-caaca9e4b3af&action=pawlinkdoc&pdcomponentid=&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:63SM-VV31-DYB7-W24Y-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAI&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&ecomp=h2vckkk&prid=ae8b4fe3-f59b-41f6-8d58-9cab595e558e|Crim. Proc. 11-705]]
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
-Criminal Law Article under 3-3xx for most sex offenses; 3-501&502 for Kidnapping; 3-602&3 for Sex abuse/sale of a minor; 3-902 for visual surveillance; 11-207, 208, 209 for child pornography; and 11-303, 305, and 306 for trafficking/prostitution. See a full list in Question 1 in these state FAQs (the following link). **HOWEVER do not trust the text below them as it is outdated**.\\
+Criminal Law Article under 3-3xx for most sex offenses; 3-501&502 for Kidnapping; 3-602&3 for Sex abuse/sale of a minor; 3-902 for visual surveillance; 11-207, 208, 209 for child pornography; and 11-303, 305, and 306 for trafficking/prostitution. See a full list in Question 1 in these state FAQs (the following link). **HOWEVER do not trust the text below them as it is outdated**. \\  \\ [[http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/frequently_asked_questions.shtml|http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/frequently_asked_questions.shtml]]
-\\
-[[http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/frequently_asked_questions.shtml|http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/frequently_asked_questions.shtml]]
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
-There is no civil commitment statute exclusively targeting sexual offenses. This statute covers the situations in which someone might become civilly committed.\\
+There is no civil commitment statute exclusively targeting sexual offenses. This statute covers the situations in which someone might become civilly committed. \\ [[https://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2005/gcp/3-106.html#:~:text=(a) Except in a capital,release of the defendant on|Criminal Procedure Code Title 3-106]]
-[[https://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2005/gcp/3-106.html#:~:text=(a) Except in a capital,release of the defendant on|Criminal Procedure Code Title 3-106]]
 === What is the age of consent? ===
-years old\\
+years old \\ [[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland]] \\
-[[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland]]\\
 [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=7f78deb6-cb82-47f7-903f-8149b89c5f6b&nodeid=AAJAAEAADAAH&nodepath=/ROOT/AAJ/AAJAAE/AAJAAEAAD/AAJAAEAADAAH&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=§+3-308.+Sexual+offense+in+the+fourth+degree.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:68C8-DC13-CGX8-00GN-00008-00&ecomp=6gf5kkk&prid=2d7d3b12-a7de-42a1-bc52-a71ae41cf0a2|Md. CRIMINAL LAW Code Ann. – 3-308]]
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
-Individuals aged 15 or younger in Maryland are not legally able to consent to sexual activity, and such activity may result in prosecution for statutory rape.\\
+Individuals aged 15 or younger in Maryland are not legally able to consent to sexual activity, and such activity may result in prosecution for statutory rape. \\  \\ [[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland]]
-\\
-[[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland]]
 ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
-Yes, as soon as they are released from incarceration.\\
+Yes, as soon as they are released from incarceration. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=6ddab021-bad7-4e35-b9ab-eaea23281b99&nodeid=AAHAACAAGAAB&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAH%2FAAHAAC%2FAAHAACAAG%2FAAHAACAAGAAB&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+2-601.+Voting+rights+of+released+individuals.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VT71-DYB7-W06F-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Md. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Code Ann. § 2-601]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=6ddab021-bad7-4e35-b9ab-eaea23281b99&nodeid=AAHAACAAGAAB&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAH%2FAAHAAC%2FAAHAACAAG%2FAAHAACAAGAAB&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+2-601.+Voting+rights+of+released+individuals.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VT71-DYB7-W06F-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Md. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Code Ann. § 2-601]]
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
-[[http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/socem/default.shtml|Registry Home Page]]\\
+[[http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/socem/default.shtml|Registry Home Page]] \\
 [[http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/frequently_asked_questions.shtml|Frequently Asked Questions]]
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
-Legislative Services Library page\\
+Legislative Services Library page \\ [[https://dls.maryland.gov/library/|https://dls.maryland.gov/library/]] \\
-[[https://dls.maryland.gov/library/|https://dls.maryland.gov/library/]]\\
+ \\
-\\
+Legislative Services Information Services page contains list of helpful documents \\
-Legislative Services Information Services page contains list of helpful documents\\
 [[http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/|http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/]]
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 See tracking above.
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
-Senate Judicial Proceedings\\
+Senate Judicial Proceedings \\ [[https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=jpr|https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=jpr]]
-[[https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=jpr|https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=jpr]]
-House Judiciary\\
+House Judiciary \\ [[https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=jud|https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=jud]]
-[[https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=jud|https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=jud]]
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
-Starting page. Drill down by your district, or view all House or Senate members.\\
+Starting page. Drill down by your district, or view all House or Senate members. \\ [[https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District|https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District]]
-[[https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District|https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District]]
 ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
-Yes, as soon as they are released from incarceration.\\
+Yes, as soon as they are released from incarceration. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=6ddab021-bad7-4e35-b9ab-eaea23281b99&nodeid=AAHAACAAGAAB&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAH%2FAAHAAC%2FAAHAACAAG%2FAAHAACAAGAAB&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+2-601.+Voting+rights+of+released+individuals.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VT71-DYB7-W06F-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Md. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Code Ann. § 2-601]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=6ddab021-bad7-4e35-b9ab-eaea23281b99&nodeid=AAHAACAAGAAB&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAH%2FAAHAAC%2FAAHAACAAG%2FAAHAACAAGAAB&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+2-601.+Voting+rights+of+released+individuals.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VT71-DYB7-W06F-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Md. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Code Ann. § 2-601]]
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
-[[http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/socem/default.shtml|Registry Home Page]]\\
+[[http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/socem/default.shtml|Registry Home Page]] \\
 [[http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/frequently_asked_questions.shtml|Frequently Asked Questions]]
 === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
-[[http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/|http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/]]\\
+[[http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/|http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/]] \\
 [[http://dls.maryland.gov/pubs/prod/NoPblTabLibResDocs/Legislative-Process.pdf|http://dls.maryland.gov/pubs/prod/NoPblTabLibResDocs/Legislative-Process.pdf]]
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 [[http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmmain.aspx?pid=legisrpage&tab=subject6|General Assembly Contact Page]]
 ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
-Yes, as soon as they are released from incarceration.\\
+Yes, as soon as they are released from incarceration. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=6ddab021-bad7-4e35-b9ab-eaea23281b99&nodeid=AAHAACAAGAAB&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAH%2FAAHAAC%2FAAHAACAAG%2FAAHAACAAGAAB&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+2-601.+Voting+rights+of+released+individuals.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VT71-DYB7-W06F-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Md. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Code Ann. § 2-601]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=6ddab021-bad7-4e35-b9ab-eaea23281b99&nodeid=AAHAACAAGAAB&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAH%2FAAHAAC%2FAAHAACAAG%2FAAHAACAAGAAB&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+2-601.+Voting+rights+of+released+individuals.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VT71-DYB7-W06F-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Md. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Code Ann. § 2-601]]
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
-[[http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/socem/default.shtml|Registry Home Page]]\\
+[[http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/socem/default.shtml|Registry Home Page]] \\
 [[http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/frequently_asked_questions.shtml|Frequently Asked Questions]]
 === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
-[[http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/|http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/]]\\
+[[http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/|http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/]] \\
 [[http://dls.maryland.gov/pubs/prod/NoPblTabLibResDocs/Legislative-Process.pdf|http://dls.maryland.gov/pubs/prod/NoPblTabLibResDocs/Legislative-Process.pdf]]
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 [[http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmmain.aspx?pid=legisrpage&tab=subject6|General Assembly Contact Page]]
 ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 For a Tier I submitting a request for removal after 10 years: \\ CJIS - Central Repository \\ Sex Offender Registry Unit \\ P.O. Box 32708 \\ Pikesville MD 21282-2708 \\ 410.585.3600 \\ [[websiteresponse@dpscs.state.md.us|]]
-Any other correspondence: \\ Sex Offender Registry Unit  \\ P.O. Box 5743  \\ Pikesville, MD 21282-5743
+Any other correspondence: \\ Sex Offender Registry Unit \\ P.O. Box 5743 \\ Pikesville, MD 21282-5743
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