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Alabama Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must registrants provide?
Section 15-20A-7 and A-8
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-7.htm
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-8.htm
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Every three months; Section 15-20A-10f
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm
Adults for life Section 15-20A-3
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-3.htm
some juveniles for life Section 15-20A-28
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-28.htm
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Yes; see this from 5th FAQ:
If the offense was a first conviction for Indecent Exposure or Sexual Misconduct, the offender will not appear on our site. An offender adjudicated as a juvenile (unless the juvenile was assessed as High Risk) or youthful offender (unless the youthful offender was over 18 at the time of the offense) is not posted on the website. If an adult sex offender was convicted out of state, in a federal or military court, or on an Indian Reservation, the individual will not be posted to the website until completion of a due process hearing in some cases.
http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=20&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Section 15-20A-11 residency restrictions
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-11.htm
Section 15-20A-13 employment
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-13.htm
Section 15-20A-15 travel
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-15.htm
Section 15-20A-16 contact w/ victim
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-16.htm
Section 15-20A-17 loitering
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-17.htm
Section 15-20A-18 identification
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-18.htm
Section 15-20A-21 community notification
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-21.htm
Fee 15-20A-22
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-22.htm
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Section 15-20A-24; applicable only in “Romeo and Juliet” situations
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-24.htm
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Legal consensus is that only an intent to establish residence triggers a requirement to register.
https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/sex-registration-requirement-visiting-alabama--1962827.html
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Section 15-20A-10 immediately; Section 15-20A-14
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-14.htm
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
238 page document with sex offenses scattered throughout; sentencing is grouped by class of felony – A, B, C, – or misdemeanors rather than type of crime
http://sentencingcommission.alacourt.gov/Publications/Judges%20Reference%20Manual_Oct2010.pdf
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No/p>
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None.
What is the age of consent?
Age 16 Section 13A-6-70
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/13A-6-70.htm
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Section 15-20A-24 and 43 - Victim over 13, no more than 4 yrs difference
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-24.htm
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-43.htm
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Almost none; a few can petition; sex offenses, no-moral turpitude: section 17-3-30.1
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/17-3-30.1.htm
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://www.shelbyso.com/jpdf/1346443893.pdf
https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf
http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=70&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders
http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=20&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders
How does the state’s legislative process work?
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/AlaLegProcess_Desc.aspx
http://alabamaschoolconnection.org/2013/12/19/how-does-a-bill-become-a-law-in-alabama-infographic/
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Click on crimes and offenses under subject here:
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillsBySelectedSubject.aspx?BODYID=999999
also good if you have some idea of the subject of the bill:
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillsBySelectedSubject.aspx?BODYID=999999
Best keywords are:
Sex offender; sexual offense; sex offender registration
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Lexis; create account
Lexis Nexis link
Once bill number is known
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillStatus.aspx
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Public Safety & Homeland Security
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/HseCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=2946&COMMITTEE=Public%20Safety%20and%20Homeland%20Security
Education and Youth
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/SenCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=3104&COMMITTEE=Education%20and%20Youth%20Affairs
Judiciary
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/HseCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=1795&COMMITTEE=Judiciary
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Click either house or senate and then click picture/name for contact info
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
Website:
http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=70&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders
email form here:
http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfSubmitComments.aspx?ID=50
(334) 353-1172
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
No affiliate at present.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Reform Alabama blog
http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/
Sex Offender Resource
http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/alabama/
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful information
Extensive juvenile registration section: Section 15-20A-27 - Section 15-20A-35
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/coatoc.htm