Section 11-727 - Evaluations before sentencing for violations of § 3-602 of the Criminal Law Article. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-727. Evaluations before sentencing for violations of § 3-602 of the Criminal Law Article.
 

(a)  Presentence investigation and mental health assessment.- 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 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 

(b)  Consideration of evaluations before sentencing.- The court shall consider the presentence investigation and mental health evaluation when sentencing the defendant. 
 

[2007, chs. 519, 601.]