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maryland [2020/08/30 16:33] – [Maryland Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbusmaryland [2024/02/17 15:02] (current) – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] rkdbus
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 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=fa86ec3f-3c68-4585-84d2-b0b67d2d56ee&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAB&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAB&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-701.+Definitions&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A60BW-V1D1-JF75-M050-00008-00&ecomp=c38_kkk&prid=61f04106-f529-4a7b-8f6c-a942758a1c47|Criminal Procedure 11-701 – 11-727]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=6001d811-eab3-49b9-bce9-ed35b1260c17&nodeid=AAKAAMAAHAAB&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAK%2FAAKAAM%2FAAKAAMAAH%2FAAKAAMAAHAAB&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+11-701.+Definitions.&config=014EJAA2ZmE1OTU3OC0xMGRjLTRlNTctOTQ3Zi0wMDE2MWFhYzAwN2MKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e9wg3LFiffInanDd3V39aA&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W24P-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Criminal Procedure – 11-701 11-727]]
  
 === 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=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 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=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]]
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-<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]]+
  
 === 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.\\ Yes. There are three tiers: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III.\\
-Criminal Procedures 11-707, § 11-707(a)\\ +[[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]]
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-=== Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
  
 No. Only for supervision purposes. No. Only for supervision purposes.
 +
 +=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
 +
 +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]]
 +
 +=== Is there a registration fee? ===
 +
 +No
  
 === 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.\\ 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]]+[[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? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
  
 Only for those who are Tier I, after 10 years.\\ Only for those who are Tier I, after 10 years.\\
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 === 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? ===
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-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]] 
- 
-=== 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.\\ Generally speaking, persons must register within 3 days of coming to "habitually live," work, or attend school in the state.\\
 \\ \\
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 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
  
-Criminal Law Article under subtitles 3, 5, and 6. See Question 1 in these FAQs for a full listing. \\+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; 11-207208209 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? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-Yes.\\ +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=9f4b368b-1231-43e9-9af2-30780dc8ea36&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%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W25K-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|Criminal Procedure Code Ann – 11-723. Lifetime sexual offender supervision]]
-[[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]]\\ +
-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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 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://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]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=f6d34698-beb1-4b11-8da5-dd202fd531fa&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%3A63SM-VV31-DYB7-W1P9-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|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.\\ +16 years old\\ 
-[[https://www.peoples-law.org/age-consent|PeoplesLaw.org Age of Consent]]\\ +[[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/maryland]]\\ 
-[[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 ]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=90f308a1-df9a-4bb4-83bb-a06ad8ea9536&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%3A63SM-VTV1-DYB7-W1T0-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=491b776b-71c9-4535-9505-f2f797a56e2f|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]]
  
  
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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|MDElection Law Code Ann. §3-102]] \\ [[https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/restoration.html|https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/restoration.html]]+Yesas 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|MdCORRECTIONAL SERVICES Code Ann. § 2-601]]
  
 === 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]]+Legislative Services Library page\\ 
 +[[https://dls.maryland.gov/library/|https://dls.maryland.gov/library/]]\\ 
 +\\ 
 +Legislative Services Information Services page contains list of helpful documents\\ 
 +[[http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/|http://dls.maryland.gov/library/information-services/]] 
 + 
 +=== How can I locate and track legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === 
 + 
 +Go to [[http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/|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: === 
 + 
 +Senate Judicial Proceedings\\ 
 +[[https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=jpr|https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=jpr]] 
 + 
 +House Judiciary\\ 
 +[[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.\\ 
 +[[https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District|https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District]] 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Other Useful State Information ===== 
 + 
 +=== Contact information for state registry office === 
 + 
 +300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000 \\ Towson, Maryland 21286 \\ (410) 339-5000 (877) 379-8636 
 + 
 +=== RSOL state affiliate website or blog: === 
 + 
 +Families Advocating Intelligent Registries (FAIR) \\ [[https://fairregistry.org|https://fairregistry.org]] 
 + 
 +=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: === 
 + 
 +Maryland CURE MAJR (MD Alliance for Justice Reform) 
 + 
 +=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === 
 + 
 +Response needed. 
 + 
 +=== 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/]] 
 + 
 +===== 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.\\ 
 +[[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/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/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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 [[http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmmain.aspx?pid=legisrpage&tab=subject6|General Assembly Contact Page]] [[http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmmain.aspx?pid=legisrpage&tab=subject6|General Assembly Contact Page]]
 +
 +
 +===== 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.\\
 +[[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/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/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? ===
 +
 +Go to [[http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/|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: ===
 +
 +[[http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=cmtepage&tab=subject7&id=jpr&stab=01|Senate Judicial Proceedings]]
 +
 +[[http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=cmtepage&tab=subject7&id=jud&stab=01|House Judiciary]]
 +
 +=== Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
 +
 +[[http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmmain.aspx?pid=legisrpage&tab=subject6|General Assembly Contact Page]]
 +
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
  
-=== Contact information for state registry office ===+=== Contact information for the state registry office ===
  
-300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000\\ +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|]] 
-Towson, Maryland 21286\\ + 
-(410) 339-5000 (877) 379-8636+Any other correspondence: \\ Sex Offender Registry Unit  \\ P.O. Box 5743  \\ Pikesville, MD 21282-5743
  
 === RSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === RSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-Families Advocating Intelligent Registries (FAIR)\\ +Families Advocating Intelligent Registries (FAIR) \\ [[https://fairregistry.org|https://fairregistry.org]]
-[[https://fairregistry.org|https://fairregistry.org]]+
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
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 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
-Response needed.+Check with [[info@fairregistry.org?body=[Information on or joining the Maryland Fearless Group]&subject=Maryland Fearless Group|info@fairregistry.org]] regarding area Fearless group.
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
  
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/maryland/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/maryland/]]\\+[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/maryland/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/maryland/]] \\
 [[https://nationinside.org/campaign/maryland-cure/|https://nationinside.org/campaign/maryland-cure/]] [[https://nationinside.org/campaign/maryland-cure/|https://nationinside.org/campaign/maryland-cure/]]
  
  
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