The following is a list of statutes that may assist survivors. Links are to the most recent legislations.
TITLE 3. OTHER CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSONSUBTITLE 3 – SEXUAL CRIMES
§ 3-301. Definitions.
§ 3-301.1. Consent.
§ 3-302. Definitions.
§ 3-303. Rape in the first degree.
§ 3-304. Rape in the second degree.
§ 3-307. Sexual offense in the third degree.
§ 3-308. Sexual offense in the fourth degree.
§ 3-309. Attempted rape in the first degree.
§ 3-310. Attempted rape in the second degree.
§ 3-313. Subsequent Sexual Offenders.
§ 3-314. Sexual conduct between correctional or juvenile justice employee and inmate or confined child.
§ 3-315. Continuing course of conduct with child.
§ 3-316. Rape and sexual offense – Venue.
§ 3-317. Charging document.
§ 3-319. Rape and Sexual Offense—Admissibility of Evidence
§3-319.1. Evidence of Physical Resistance Not Required.
§ 3-320. Jury instructions.
§ 3-321. Sodomy.
§ 3-323. Incest.
§ 3-324. Sexual solicitation of minors.
§ 3-325. Use of Personal Identifying Information to Invite, Encourage, or Solicit Another to Commit Sexual Crime.
SUBTITLE 6 – Abuse and Other Offensive Conduct
§ 3-601. Definitions.
§3–601.1. Crimes of Violence in Presence of Minor.
§ 3-602. Sexual abuse of a minor.
§3–602.1. Neglect of Minor by Persons with Responsibility of Care Prohibited.
§3–602.2. Failure to Report Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Child.
§ 3-603. Sale of minor.
§ 3-604. Abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the first degree.
§ 3-605. Abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the second degree.
§ 3-606. Abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult–Investigation.
§ 3-607. Hazing.
SUBTITLE 7 – Extortion and Other Threats
§ 3-709. Sextortion and Revenge Porn.
SUBTITLE 8 – Stalking and Harassment
§ 3-801. “Course of Conduct” defined.
§ 3-802. Stalking.
§ 3-803. Harassment.
§ 3-804. Misuse of telephone facilities and equipment.
§ 3-805 & §3–805.1. Misuse of electronic mail.
§ 3-809. Revenge Porn Prohibited.
SUBTITLE 11 – Human Trafficking
§ 3-1101. Definitions.
§ 3-1102. Human Trafficking.
§ 3-1103. Marriage Trafficking.
SUBTITLE 12 – Labor Trafficking
§ 3-1201. Definitions.
§ 3-1202. Labor Trafficking Prohibited.
§ 3-1203. Investigation and Prosecution of Violations.
SUBTITLE 6 – Crimes Involving Controlled Dangerous Substances and Paraphernalia
§ 5-624. Drug-induced conduct.
SUBTITLE 1 – Adult Sexual Displays and Related Crimes
§ 11-101. Definitions.
§ 11-102. Adult sexual displays- Selling or offering to sell to minor.
§ 11-103. Adult sexual displays-Exhibition to minors.
§ 11-104. Adult sexual displays- Allowing minors to enter or remain on the premises.
§ 11-104.1. Adult Sexual Displays—Allowing Minors to Enter or Remain on Premises; Harford and Cecil Counties.
§ 11-105. Adult sexual displays- Displaying or allowing display for advertising purposes.
§ 11-106. Adult sexual displays- Presumptions.
§ 11-107. Indecent exposure.
SUBTITLE 2 – Obscene Matter
§ 11-201. Definitions.
§ 11-202. Obscene matter- Distribution, exhibition, importation, and publication.
§ 11-203. Sale or display of obscene item to minor.
§ 11-204. Obscene performance in certain counties.
§ 11-205. Obscene matter- Advertising.
§ 11-206. Obscene matter- Requiring acceptance.
§ 11-207. Child pornography.
§ 11-208. Possession of visual representation of child under 16 engaged in certain sexual acts.
§ 11-208.1. Removal of child pornography from the Internet.
§ 11-209. Hiring a minor for prohibited purpose.
§ 11-210. Exemption from subtitle.
§ 11-211. Destruction of obscene matter under court order.
SUBTITLE 3 – Prostitution and Related Crimes
§ 11-301. Definitions.
§ 11-302. Effect of subtitle on other laws.
§ 11-303. Engaging in Prostitution.
§ 11-304. Receiving earnings of prostitute.
§ 11-305. Persuasion, Enticement, or Aid in Persuasion or Enticement of Individuals Under Age of 16.
§ 11-306. Solicit or Offer to Procure or Solicit Prostitution.
§ 11-307. House of Prostitution
SUBTITLE 1 – Sentencing
§ 14-101. Mandatory Sentences for Crimes of Violence.
SUBTITLE 2 – Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers
§ 15-210. Human Trafficking and Innkeepers.
SUBTITLE 2 – Pretrial Rights
SUBTITLE 2 – Pretrial Rights
§ 11–205. Privacy of Crime Victim Information.
SUBTITLE 3 – Trial Procedures
§ 11–301. Release of address or phone number of victim or witness; identifying information of minor victims.
SUBTITLE 7 – Sex Offender Registration
§ 11–722. Schools and Child Care Facilities.
SUBTITLE 9 – Victims and Witnesses – Services
§ 11–922. Sexual Assault Defined.
§ 11–923. Sexual Assault Crisis Programs.
§ 11–924. Transportation of Alleged Sexual Assault Victims to Designated Facilities.
§ 11–925. Health Care Services.
§ 11–926. Information Obtained from Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Exam.
§ 11–926.1. Reporting program for tracking the location, status, and chain of custody for sexual assault evidence collection kits.
§ 11–927. Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy and Funding Committee.
§ 11–928. Child Advocacy Centers.
§ 11–929. Waiver of Victim's Right Prohibited.
Part IV. Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
§ 11–930. Definitions.
§ 11–931. Certification of Victim Helpfulness.
SUBTITLE 10 – Treatment and Help
§ 11–1002. Guidelines for Treatment of Crime Victims, Victim's Representatives, or Witnesses.
§ 11–1007. Reimbursement for treatment of a victim of an alleged rape or sexual offense or a victim of alleged child sexual abuse.
§ 11–1009. Right to a meeting with an Assistant State’s Attorney for victims of sexually assaultive behavior.
See Criminal Procedure §11–722, above, regarding sex offenders in schools
Subtitle 1 – County Boards of Education
§4-108. Non-Discrimination in Schools.
Subtitle 3 – Attendance and Discipline of Students
§7-303. Reportable Offenses.
Subtitle 4 – Health & Safety of Students
§7-445. Consent Education.
Subtitle 6 – Sexual Assault Policy
§11-601. Written policies on sexual assaults required.
SUBTITLE 5 – Domestic Violence
Part I. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 4-501. Definitions.
Part II. Household Violence (Protective Order Statutes)
§ 4-504. Petition for Relief from Abuse.
§ 4-504.1. Interim Protective Orders.
§ 4-505. Temporary Protective Orders.
§ 4-505.1. Virtual Access to Temporary Protective Order Proceedings.
§ 4-506. Final Protective Orders.
§ 4-506.1. Surrender of Firearm.
§ 4-507. Modification or Rescission of Protective Orders; Appeal.
§ 4-508. Penalties for Violations of Orders.
§ 4-508.1. Protective Orders Issued by Foreign Courts.
§ 4-509. Penalties.
§ 4-510. Non-Exclusive Remedy.
§ 4-511. Removal of Firearm.
§ 4-512. Requests to Shield Court Records.
§ 4-512.1. Domestic Violence Central Repository.
§ 7-103. Absolute Divorce.
SUBTITLE 5a – Rental Housing – Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
§ 8-5A-03. Terminating Leases for Survivors – Expanded Access.
SUBTITLE 1 – In General
§ 9-101. Rejection of Custody or Visitation if Abuse Likely.
§ 9-101.1. Evidence of Abuse Considered.
§ 9-101.2. Parents Guilty of Murder.
§ 9-103. Petition by Child to Change Custody.
§ 9-104. Access to Records; Noncustodial Parent.
§ 9-105. Unjustified Denial or Interference with Visitation.
§ 9-106. Notice of Intent to Relocate.
SUBTITLE 3 – Removal of Child from State; Child Abduction
§ 9-306. Clear and Present Danger to Child.
§ 11-106. Amount of Award; Duration.
§ 11-110. Order to Pay Reasonable and Necessary Expenses.
SUBTITLE 8a – Juvenile Causes
§ 3-8a-35. Sexting as Mitigating Factor.
SUBTITLE 15 – Peace Orders
§ 3-1501. Definitions.
§ 3-1502. Pursuit of Other Legal Remedies.
§ 3-1503. Petitions.
§ 3-1503.1. Interim Peace Orders.
§ 3-1504. Temporary Peace Orders.
§ 3-1505. Final Peace Orders.
§ 3-1506. Modifications or Rescission of Peace Order.
§ 3-1507. Statement of Penalties.
§ 3-1508. Failure to Comply with Temporary or Final Peace Orders.
§ 3-1509. Rules and Forms.
§ 3-1510. Requests to Shield Court Records.
SUBTITLE 22 – Change of Name
§ 3-2201. Waiver of Publication Requirement Under Maryland Rule 15-901.
SUBTITLE 1 – Limitations
§ 5-106. Misdemeanors and other prosecutions.
SUBTITLE 9 – Miscellaneous Rules
§ 10-923. Evidence of other sexually assaultive behavior.
§ 10-925. Admissibility of evidence from self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kits.
SUBTITLE 7 – Diminution Credits
§ 3–702. Incarcerated individuals entitled to diminution credits.
SUBTITLE 5 – Diminution Credits
§ 11–502. Scope--presentence and postsentence confinement.
SUBTITLE 53 – Nonoccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis (Npep) Standing Order Program
§ 13–5302. Nonoccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) Standing Order Program.
SUBTITLE 46 – Self-Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits
§ 14-4601. Definitions.
§ 14-4602. Sale or distribution of self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kits.
§ 14-4603. Forensic Nurse Examiner Training Grant Program.
SUBTITLE 6 – Discrimination in Employment
§ 20-601. Sexual Harassment - Definition.
§ 20-606. Unlawful Employment Practices.
§ 20-611. Workplace Harassment Employer’s Liability.
8 C.F.R. Part 214 – U Nonimmigrant Classes
§ 214.1. Requirements for admission, extension, and maintenance of status.
§ 214.2. Special requirements for admission, extension, and maintenance of status.
§ 214.3. Approval of schools for enrollment of F and M nonimmigrants.
§ 214.4. Denial of certification, denial of recertification, or withdrawal of SEVP certification.
§ 214.5. Libyan and third country nationals acting on behalf of Libyan entities.
§ 214.6. Citizens of Canada or Mexico seeking temporary entry under NAFTA to engage in business activities at a professional level.
§ 214.7. Habitual residence in the territories and possessions of the United States and consequences thereof.
§ 214.11. Alien victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons.
§ 214.12. Preliminary enrollment of schools in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
§ 214.13. SEVIS fee for certain F, J, and M nonimmigrants.
§ 214.14. Alien victims of certain qualifying criminal activity.
§ 214.15. Certain spouses and children of lawful permanent residents.
45 C.F.R. Part 260 (TANF) Subpart B – What Special Provisions Apply to Victims of Domestic Violence?
§260.50. What is the purpose of this subpart?
§260.51. What definitions apply to this subpart?
§260.52. What are the basic provisions of the Family Violence Option (FVO)?
§260.54. Do States have flexibility to grant good cause domestic violence waivers?
§260.55. What are the additional requirements for Federal recognition of good cause domestic violence waivers?
§260.58. What penalty relief is available to a State whose failure to meet the work participation rates is attributable to providing federally recognized good cause domestic violence waivers?
§260.59. What penalty relief is available to a State that failed to comply with the five-year limit on Federal assistance because it provided federally recognized good cause domestic violence waivers?
COMAR Regulations on Rape and Sexual Offenses- Physician and Hospital Charges
COMAR Regulations on Rape Crisis Centers and DV and Crime Victim Services Programs
