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§ 11-727. Presentence investigations and mental health assessments prior to sentencing

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal ProcedureEffective: October 1, 2007

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Procedure (Refs & Annos)
Title 11. Victims and Witnesses (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Sex Offender Registration (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2007
MD Code, Criminal Procedure, § 11-727
§ 11-727. Presentence investigations and mental health assessments prior to sentencing
In general
(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.
Consideration of presentence investigation and mental health evaluation by court
(b) The court shall consider the presentence investigation and mental health evaluation when sentencing the defendant.

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Added by Acts 2007, c. 519, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007; Acts 2007, c. 601, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 62, § 6.
MD Code, Criminal Procedure, § 11-727, MD CRIM PROC § 11-727
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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