Maryland

Verified 2026-06-07

AWA compliant: Yes
Tier system: Offense-based, 2 tiers. Tier I (less serious, many misdemeanors), Tier II (serious felony). No Tier III (unlike AWA); SVP is separate designation. *Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 11-701 et seq.*
Registration duration: Tier I: 15 yrs; Tier II: 25 yrs; SVP: Lifetime. *§ 11-707*
Check-in frequency: Tier I: Annually; Tier II: Every 180 days; SVP: Every 90 days. *§ 11-705*
Residency restriction: None statewide (no distance restriction statute).
Employer listed: Partial (employment address shown; employer name varies). *§ 11-721*
Relief available: Tier I: Petition after 10 yrs. Tier II: No petition; period expires after 25 yrs. SVP: Annual review. *§ 11-707(b)*

Statutes and sources

§ 11-705 — In-person check-in frequency· verified 2026-06-16
§ 11-707 — Registration duration by tier· verified 2026-06-16
§ 11-707(b) — Petition for removal / SVP review· verified 2026-06-16
§ 11-721 — Public registry employer listing· verified 2026-06-16
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 11-701 et seq. — Sex offender registration· verified 2026-06-16

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