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 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=81a63026-89a8-440b-a807-0cb9c58da241&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A60BW-V1D1-JF75-M050-00008-00&pdcontentcomponentid=234188&pdteaserkey=sr1&pditab=allpods&ecomp=c5w_kkk&earg=sr1&prid=b876e820-b12c-4ad2-aa95-6896fb52da2e|Criminal Procedure 11-701 – 11-727]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=0ee45055-5261-4464-bd24-992785fd17ca&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61BM-0TB1-F65M-603V-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234189&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAF&ecomp=qssdkkk&prid=54e6afaf-84b4-4c13-bb84-90268f85d5a5|Criminal Procedure – 11-704]]
  
 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=e4fdb76b-1843-4e71-9418-acf1898ca32c&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%3A60BW-V191-JWR6-S4JX-00008-00&ecomp=c38_kkk&prid=61f04106-f529-4a7b-8f6c-a942758a1c47|Crim. Proc. 11-706]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=5aa4a602-fb60-44a4-9c29-93d94f8230fb&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61BM-0TD1-JTNR-M27G-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234189&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAJ&ecomp=qssdkkk&prid=0c1e0ce8-f8bb-4b28-bc23-30392041528b|Criminal Procedure – 11-706, Registration statements]]
  
 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
  
-Registration Frequency is determined by Tier Classification: Tier I registers semi-annually (every 6 months) for 15 years (but can appeal after 10); Tier II registers semi-annually for 25 years; and Tier III registers quarterly (every 3 months) for life. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=c339f6ae-76c1-4c68-b860-b12819b75c16&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%3A60BW-V1B1-DY33-B2S4-00008-00&ecomp=c38_kkk&prid=61f04106-f529-4a7b-8f6c-a942758a1c47|Crim. Proc. 11-707]] \\ +Registration Frequency is determined by Tier Classification: Tier I register'(every 6 months) for 15 years (but can appeal after 10); Tier II registers (every 6 months) for 25 years; and Tier III registers (every 3 months) for life. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=c339f6ae-76c1-4c68-b860-b12819b75c16&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%3A60BW-V1B1-DY33-B2S4-00008-00&ecomp=c38_kkk&prid=61f04106-f529-4a7b-8f6c-a942758a1c47|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-707]] \\ 
-<font inherit/inherit;;#000000;;#f1c40f>(NOTE: A retroactivity challenge has allowed many persons who have been registering __in Maryland__ since prior to 2010 to be returned to a shorter time period.)</font> \\ [[https://caselaw.findlaw.com/md-court-of-appeals/1624726.html|https://caselaw.findlaw.com/md-court-of-appeals/1624726.html]] \\ + \\ 
-Those adjudicated as juveniles remain privately registered. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=b40b8f26-8070-4543-8297-385bdb286026&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAG&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAG&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-704.1.+Registry+of+juvenile+sex+offenders.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A60BW-V171-JYYX-62JY-00008-00&ecomp=c38_kkk&prid=61f04106-f529-4a7b-8f6c-a942758a1c47|Criminal Procedure 11-704.1]]+Those adjudicated as juveniles remain privately registered. \\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=ba70f30b-14ec-46f5-824b-8020c6932ee2&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61BM-0T81-JG59-22TG-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234189&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAG&ecomp=qssdkkk&prid=6bc86feb-71b6-4dbb-b76f-382d04d82b32|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-704.1]]
  
 === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? === === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
  
-Yes. There are three tiers: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PKD-0DJ0-004F-02YY-00008-00?cite=Md.%20CRIMINAL%20PROCEDURE%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2011-707&context=1000516|Criminal Procedures 11-707, § 11-707(a)6]]+Yes. There are three tiers: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=e1b2b4b4-35d2-4fb3-8b05-8d03c268c589&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61BM-0TG1-F2F4-G37R-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234189&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAK&ecomp=qssdkkk&prid=20ffacfd-9c96-4e74-b1a5-686e8085c2a6|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 to registrants? ===
  
 No. Only for supervision purposes. No. Only for supervision purposes.
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 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
  
-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=25d29fa2-01fd-4a01-8fcb-dd73fa8df562&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%3A60BW-V171-JT99-20W5-00008-00&ecomp=c38_kkk&prid=61f04106-f529-4a7b-8f6c-a942758a1c47|Criminal Procedure 11-704]]+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=8933453d-19c1-4f8c-8d96-50fd10a54850&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAZ&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAZ&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-722.+Entry+onto+school+or+day+care+property+or+informal+day+care+home+prohibited&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61BM-0T81-JSRM-6055-00008-00&ecomp=L38_kkk&prid=c01a6156-7c63-4712-88d7-b0f31654128e|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-722]]
  
 === 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? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
  
-Only for those who are Tier I, after 10 years. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=25d29fa2-01fd-4a01-8fcb-dd73fa8df562&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%3A60BW-V171-JT99-20W5-00008-00&ecomp=c38_kkk&prid=61f04106-f529-4a7b-8f6c-a942758a1c47|Crim. Proc 11-707(c)]]+Only for those who are Tier I, after 10 years. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=77aa9892-5345-4554-85dc-b0c0d1758c1c&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%3A61BM-0TG1-F2F4-G37R-00008-00&ecomp=L38_kkk&prid=e38393b6-2f03-47b5-82fa-5c83c5d2623c |Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-707 c]]
  
 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting? ===
  
-There is no special provision for visiting, other than the “habitually lives” designation included in the requirement to report within 3 days. This is defined as anyplace a person lives, sleeps, or visits regularly, including visits lasting more than 5 hours more than 5 times in a 30-day period. \\  \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=81a63026-89a8-440b-a807-0cb9c58da241&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A60BW-V1D1-JF75-M050-00008-00&pdcontentcomponentid=234188&pdteaserkey=sr1&pditab=allpods&ecomp=c5w_kkk&earg=sr1&prid=b876e820-b12c-4ad2-aa95-6896fb52da2e|CR 11-701]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=fa342f2d-5b37-4537-996f-219675867752&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61BM-0TF1-F4GK-M06F-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234189&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAI&ecomp=qssdkkk&prid=2416b5e7-369d-414a-9049-ae642db5564f|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-705. f I 1/a>]]
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to live or to attend school? ===+===   What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to live or to attend school?   ===
  
-Generally speaking, persons must register within 3 days of coming to "habitually live," work, or attend school in the state. \\  \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=8ad30186-4160-40f4-8294-cf837771e31b&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAI&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAI&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-705.+Deadline+for+registration&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A60BW-V181-F2F4-G47Y-00008-00&ecomp=c38_kkk&prid=2bf1a1d3-03f1-42fd-b3ba-857c171544a0|Crim Proc. 11-705]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=fa342f2d-5b37-4537-996f-219675867752&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61BM-0TF1-F4GK-M06F-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234189&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAI&ecomp=qssdkkk&prid=2416b5e7-369d-414a-9049-ae642db5564f|Generally speaking, persons must register within 3 days of coming to "habitually live," work, or attend school in the state.]] \\ 
 + \\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=fa342f2d-5b37-4537-996f-219675867752&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61BM-0TF1-F4GK-M06F-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234189&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHAAI&ecomp=qssdkkk&prid=2416b5e7-369d-414a-9049-ae642db5564f|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-705. f 1]]
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-Yes. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=31edd152-fc65-4152-8043-e4880bd3c179&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A5TC1-YSV0-004F-0189-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234189&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAKAAMAAHABA&ecomp=vs6fkkk&prid=7a463ced-e5d1-42ac-9f79-4341baf7cb47|§ 11-723]] \\ +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=74713dc1-88ec-4d97-9cdb-4ba7e75ede36&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHABA&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHABA&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-723.+Lifetime+sexual+offender+supervision&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61BM-0T61-JSXV-G0FB-00008-00&ecomp=L38_kkk&prid=ca5e5e0d-953f-4ea8-b937-9d4872688182|riminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-723. Lifetime sexual offender supervision]]
-Petition for removal process is described here. [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=be34374f-649a-4b98-bf82-43b42ece180a&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHABA&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHABA&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-723.+Lifetime+sexual+offender+supervision&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A5TC1-YSV0-004F-0189-00008-00&ecomp=-kL8kkk&prid=20f89135-e8ba-4dd6-a8db-7863c1da7695|§ 11-723]]+
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
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 === What are the state civil commitment laws? === === 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. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=98be978f-2eb4-4894-8153-edd91f8e0e33&nodeid=AAKAAEAAG&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAE%2FAAKAAEAAG&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+3-106.+Finding+of+incompetency&indicator=true&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A60BW-V191-JWR6-S4H0-00008-00&ecomp=c38_kkk&prid=2bf1a1d3-03f1-42fd-b3ba-857c171544a0|Criminal Procedure Code Title 3-106]]+There is no civil commitment statute exclusively targeting sexual offenses. This statute covers the situations in which someone might become civilly committed. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=8e4e57fb-2778-4d76-b63e-c9c216c9abc6&nodeid=AAKAAEAAG&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAE%2FAAKAAEAAG&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+3-106.+Finding+of+incompetency&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61BM-0T61-JSXV-G0NP-00008-00&ecomp=L38_kkk&prid=969fc82f-bf0e-455e-83b3-4338e9de48ea |Criminal Procedure Code Title 3-106]]
  
 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Generally the victim must be under 16 and the perpetrator 4 or more years older. Punishment is tougher if the older person is an authority figure. MD Code, Crim Law § 3-301 - § 3-315. The link below has a table that breaks things down. \\ [[https://www.peoples-law.org/age-consent|PeoplesLaw.org Age of Consent]] \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=f668a1e8-fc6f-4d46-8187-1b11316e7474&nodeid=AAJAAEAADAAH&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAJ%2FAAJAAE%2FAAJAAEAAD%2FAAJAAEAADAAH&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+3-308.+Sexual+offense+in+the+fourth+degree&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A5TC1-YR30-004F-02K0-00008-00&ecomp=-kL8kkk&prid=52b6673a-a9b4-44fc-ae47-5a6da8018577|Md. CRIMINAL LAW Code Ann. § 3-308 ]]+16 years old \\ [[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland]] \\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=761adc12-18c2-4474-9b90-06cfd4898adb&nodeid=AAJAAEAADAAH&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAJ%2FAAJAAE%2FAAJAAEAAD%2FAAJAAEAADAAH&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+3-308.+Sexual+offense+in+the+fourth+degree&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61BM-0TF1-JSXV-G4RV-00008-00&ecomp=L38_kkk&prid=969fc82f-bf0e-455e-83b3-4338e9de48ea |Md. CRIMINAL LAW Code Ann. – 3-308]]
  
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-Maryland has no clear laws regarding this situation, other than what is outlined regarding age of consent in MdCRIMINAL LAW Code Ann§ 3-308 as linked above.+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]]
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
  
-Effective March 10, 2016, Felons who have completed serving their court-ordered term of imprisonment, are eligible to vote, unless the felon has been convicted of buying or selling votes. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=48048aa9-0d61-453f-8509-11d8fc7f0720&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A60BW-V1B1-DY33-B4PX-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234189&pdtocnodeidentifier=AANAADAABAAC&ecomp=w3_dkkk&prid=ce1b574d-1550-42ee-9c0f-518252530977|MD. Election Law Code Ann. §3-102]] \\ [[https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/restoration.html|https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/restoration.html]]+Effective March 10, 2016, Felons who have completed serving their court-ordered term of imprisonment, are eligible to vote, unless the felon has been convicted of buying or selling votes. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=48048aa9-0d61-453f-8509-11d8fc7f0720&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A60BW-V1B1-DY33-B4PX-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234189&pdtocnodeidentifier=AANAADAABAAC&ecomp=w3_dkkk&prid=ce1b574d-1550-42ee-9c0f-518252530977|MD. Election Law Code Ann. §3-102]] \\ 
 +[[https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/restoration.html|https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/restoration.html]]
  
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === 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/sor/frequently_asked_questions.shtml|Frequently Asked Questions]]+[[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 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/pubs/prod/NoPblTabLibResDocs/Legislative-Process.pdf|http://dls.maryland.gov/pubs/prod/NoPblTabLibResDocs/Legislative-Process.pdf]]+[[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]]
  
 === How can I locate and track legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate and track legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
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 === Contact information for state registry office === === Contact information for state registry office ===
  
-300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000 \\ +300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000 \\ Towson, Maryland 21286 \\ (410) 339-5000 (877) 379-8636
-Towson, Maryland 21286 \\ +
-(410) 339-5000 (877) 379-8636+
  
 === RSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === RSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
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 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
  
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/maryland/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/maryland/]] \\ [[https://nationinside.org/campaign/maryland-cure/|https://nationinside.org/campaign/maryland-cure/]]+[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/maryland/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/maryland/]] \\ 
 +[[https://nationinside.org/campaign/maryland-cure/|https://nationinside.org/campaign/maryland-cure/]]
  
  
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