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Mississippi Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
MSC 45-33-23
http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453323
What information must registrants provide?
MSC 45-33-25
http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453325
How frequently must they register?
MSC 45-33-27
http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453327
MSC 45-33-31
http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453331
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
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Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? (State: Local jurisdictions: Yes/No)
Residency restrictions: 3,000 feet from a school or day care; cannot loiter within 500 feet of a school or day care. Some exceptions apply.
MSC 45-33-25 http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453325
MSC 45-33-26 http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453326
MSC 45-33-49 http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453349
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
MSC 45-33-47 http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453347
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting your state?
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What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to your state to live or to attend school?
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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?
MSC 97-3-53, 54.1, 54.3, 65, 71, 95, 101, 104, 107; 97-5-5, 23, 24, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 41; 97-29-3, 39(1)©, 45(1)(a), 59, 61(2), 63; 43-47-18; 97-1-7
Go to http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/ then choose the applicable code number listed.
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
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Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
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What are the state civil commitment laws?
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What is the age of consent?
MSC 97-3-65, 97-5-31 http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
MSC 97-3-65 http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/
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Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Some felons are allowed to vote depending on the charges. Those not allowed to vote are those who have been convicted for: murder, rape, statutory rape, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, bigamy, armed robbery, extortion, felony bad check, felony shoplifting, larceny, receiving stolen property, robbery, timber larceny, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, carjacking, or larceny under lease or rental agreement. All others are eligible to vote. Voter registration form, exclusions and addresses of places to submit registration: https://www.sos.ms.gov/Elections-Voting/Documents/Voter_Registration.pdf
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
How does the state’s legislative process work?
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Links are based on legislative year. 2016 Legislation link: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/2016Session.html Choose All Legislation Not Dead, then under “Build Query” enter key words like “sex offender” to find all still-active bills with those key words.
Best keywords are:
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Sign up for notifications of bill movement:
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Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Committees vary depending on particular legislation.
House Committees: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/h_cmtememb.xml
Senate Committees: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/s_cmtememb.xml
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
House Roster: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/h_roster.pdf
Senate Roster: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/s_roster.pdf
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Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
MS State Sex Offender Registry Office
http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/ContactUs.aspx
Mississippi SOR, Post Office Box 958, Jackson, MS 39205
601-987-1540
RSOL state affiliate website or blog:
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Other helpful information
ACLU Mississippi: http://www.aclu-ms.org/