§ 11–727
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 11-727 (2026)
Title 11. Victims and Witnesses
Subtitle 7. Sex Offender Registration
§ 11–727LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Unless waived by the State’s Attorney and defense counsel, before sentencing a defendant who is required to register under § 11–704 of this subtitle for a violation of § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article, the court shall order the defendant to submit to:
(1)
a presentence investigation conducted by the Division of Parole and Probation; and
(2)
a mental health assessment, including whether the defendant is a danger to self or others, conducted by a qualified mental health professional employed or engaged by the Maryland Department of Health.
(b)
The court shall consider the presentence investigation and mental health evaluation when sentencing the defendant.