Maryland Sex Offenders

(Maryland)

MD. CRIM. PROC. § 11-706 (WEST 2008)

(a) A registration statement shall include:

1. The registrant's full name, including any suffix, and address;

2. (i) for a registrant under § 11-704(a)(7)(i) of this subtitle or who is on work release, the registrant's place of employment; or (ii) for a registrant under § 11-704(a)(7)(ii) of this subtitle, the registrant's place of educational institution or school enrollment;

3. (i) for a registrant enrolled, or expecting to enroll, in an institution of higher education in the State as a fulltime or part-time student, the name and address of the institution of higher education; or (ii) for a registrant who carries on employment, or expects to carry on employment, at an institution of higher education in the State, the name and address of the institution of higher education;

4. A description of the crime for which the registrant was convicted

5. The date that the registrant was convicted;

6. The jurisdiction in which the registrant was convicted;

7. a list of any aliases, former names, electronic mail addresses, computer log-in or screen names or identities, instant-messaging identities, and electronic chat room identities that the registrant has used;

8. The registrant's Social Security number;

9. Any other name by which the registrant has been legally known;

10. a copy of the registrant's valid driver's license or identification card;

11. The license plate number and description of any vehicle owned or regularly operated by the registrant; and

12. The registrant's signature and date signed.

(b) If the registrant is a sexually violent predator, the registration statement shall also include:­

1. Identifying factors, including a physical description;

2. anticipated future residence, if known at the time of registration;

3. Offense history; and

4. Documentation of treatment received for a mental abnormality or personality disorder.

Community Notification and Websites

MD. CRIM. PROC. § § 11-717 (WEST 2008)

(a) Department to make available registration statements; excluded information. --

(1) The Department shall make available to the public registration statements or information about registration statements.

(2) Information about registration statements shall include, in plain language that can be understood without special knowledge of the criminal laws of the State, a description of the crime of the offender that is the basis for the registration, excluding details that would identify the victim.

(b) Posting on the Internet. -- The Department may post on the Internet a current listing of each registrant's name, crime, and other identifying information.

MD. CRIM. PROC. § § 11-709 (West 2008)

(f) A local law enforcement unit may notify the following entities that are located within the community in which a child sexual offender is to reside or where a child sexual offender who is not a resident of the State will work or attend school of the filing of a registration statement or notice of change of address by the child sexual offender:

1. Family day care homes or child care centres registered or licensed under Title 5, Subtitle 5 of the Family Law Article;

2. Child recreation facilities;

3. Faith institutions; and

4. Other organizations that serve children and other individuals vulnerable to child sexual offenders.

Limitations on Residency or Employment

None

Duration of Registration

MD. CRIM. PROC. § 11-707 (WEST 2008)

(4) The term of registration is:

(i) 10 years; or

(ii) Life, if:

1. The registrant is a sexually violent predator;

2. The registrant has been convicted of a sexually violent offense;

3. the registrant has been convicted of a violation of § 3-602 of the Criminal Law Article for commission of a sexual act involving penetration of a child under the age of 12 years; or

4. The registrant has been convicted of a prior crime as a child sexual offender, an offender, or a sexually violent offender.

Timeframe for Registration

Within 7 days of release or establishing residence in the state

Applies to Offenders Convicted in another State?

Yes

Verification of Address

Yes

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Misdemeanour subject to imprisonment for up to 3 years, fine of up to $5,000, or both