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Maryland’s registry laws are codified at Title 11, Subtitle 7 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Maryland Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
Criminal Procedure 11-701(k), (l), (o), (p), (q) (Definitions)
Criminal Procedure 11-704(a) (Who is required)
Criminal Procedure 11-705(b), (c), (d) (Deadlines)
What information must be provided?
How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?
Does the state categorize by levels/tiers?
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels?
No. Only for supervision purposes.
Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who?
Those adjudicated as juveniles remain privately registered.
Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-704.1
Is there a registration fee?
No
Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends?
Marylad does restrict registrants from being on school property except to vote.
Code of Maryland Regulation 33.15.03.06
Is there a process for removal from the registry?
What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting?
What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
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 HOWEVER do not trust the text below them as it is outdated.
http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/frequently_asked_questions.shtml
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Criminal Procedure 11-724. Lifetime sexual offender supervision
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
It does not.
What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level.
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.
Criminal Procedure Code Title 3-106
What is the age of consent?
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.
https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes, as soon as they are released from incarceration.
Md. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Code Ann. § 2-601
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
How does the state’s legislative process work?
http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/
http://dls.maryland.gov/pubs/prod/NoPblTabLibResDocs/Legislative-Process.pdf
How can I locate and track legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Go to http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/ and use the search box to find bills using the keywords below. When you find something you want to track, look for the little thumbtack near the top right, click it, and follow directions to create a tracking account. From then on, click the thumbtack next to its title and add it to your tracking list. Depending on your settings, you’ll get updates at different frequencies.
Best keywords are:
Searches that work well here are “sexual offense” and “sexual offender” and “required to register.”
Sign up for notifications of bill movement:
See tracking above.
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for the state registry office
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
RSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Families Advocating Intelligent Registries (FAIR)
https://fairregistry.org
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Maryland CURE MAJR (MD Alliance for Justice Reform)
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Check with info@fairregistry.org regarding area Fearless group.