# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 11. Victims and Witnesses

### Subtitle 7. Sex Offender Registration

#### Section 11-727

(a) Unless waived by the State's Attorney and defense counsel, before sentencing a defendant who  is required to register under Sec. 11-704 of this subtitle for a violation of Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)