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 To access Alabama's code, open [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama|this link]] in a new window or tab. From there, scroll down to the section needed and click the down arrow next to it. To access Alabama's code, open [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama|this link]] in a new window or tab. From there, scroll down to the section needed and click the down arrow next to it.
  
-Alabama's registration laws** **are codified mostly in Title 15, Chapter 20A.+Alabama's registration lawsare codified mostly in Title 15, Chapter 20A.
  
 ===== Alabama Laws Regarding Registration ===== ===== Alabama Laws Regarding Registration =====
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 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-Sections [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-3|15-20A-3(a)]] and [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-5|15-20A-5]].+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-3|Section 15-20A-3(a)]] and [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-5|Section 15-20A-5]].
  
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===+=== What information must be provided? ===
  
-Sections [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-7|15-20A-7]] and [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-8|15-20A-8]]+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-7|Section 15-20A-7]] and [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-8|Section 15-20A-8]]
  
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
  
 Every three months; [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-10|Section 15-20A-10f]]\\ Every three months; [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-10|Section 15-20A-10f]]\\
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 Some juveniles for life [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-28|Section 15-20A-28]] Some juveniles for life [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-28|Section 15-20A-28]]
  
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
  
 No.\\ No.\\
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 [[https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf|https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf]] [[https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf|https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf]]
  
-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  
-No.\\ +No.
-There was in 2009, but it was repealed in 2011+
  
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-Yes; see this from 5th FAQ:\\+Yes.\\
 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. 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.
  
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 Yes. Adults pay $10 quarterly per registering authority (county/city)\\ Yes. Adults pay $10 quarterly per registering authority (county/city)\\
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-22|Code of Alabama §15-20A-22]]+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-22|Section 15-20A-22(a)]].
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-11|Section 15-20A-11 residency restrictions]]\\ +Yes.
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-13|Section 15-20A-13 employment]]\\ +
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-15|Section 15-20A-15 travel]]\\ +
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-16|Section 15-20A-16 contact with victim]]\\ +
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-17|Section 15-20A-17 loitering]]\\ +
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-18|Section 15-20A-18 identification]]\\ +
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-21|Section 15-20A-21 community notification]]+
  
-=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-11|Section 15-20A-11 ]](residency restrictions)\\ 
 +[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-13|Section 15-20A-13 ]](employment)\\ 
 +[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-15|Section 15-20A-15 ]](travel)\\ 
 +[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-16|Section 15-20A-16 ]](contact with victim)\\ 
 +[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-17|Section 15-20A-17 ]](loitering)\\ 
 +[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-18|Section 15-20A-18 ]](identification)\\ 
 +[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-21|Section 15-20A-21 ]](community notification) 
 + 
 +=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? === 
 + 
 +Yes.
  
 [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-24|Section 15-20A-24]]; applicable only in “Romeo and Juliet” situations [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-24|Section 15-20A-24]]; applicable only in “Romeo and Juliet” situations
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===+=== What are the registration requirement for someone visiting the state? ===
  
-Within 30 days\\ +[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-14/|Section-15-20a-14]]
-[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-14/|https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-14/]]+
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===+=== What are the registration requirement for someone moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
  
 They must appear in person with local law enforcement immediately.\\ They must appear in person with local law enforcement immediately.\\
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-10|Section 15-20A-10]]\\+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-10|Section 15-20A-10(b)]]\\
 [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-14|Section 15-20A-14]] [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-14|Section 15-20A-14]]
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== 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?**+**What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the sentence ranges?**
  
-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\\ +Click [[https://sentencingcommission.alacourt.gov/|here]] for a list of sexual offenses and their respective sentence ranges.
-[[http://sentencingcommission.alacourt.gov/Publications/Judges%20Reference%20Manual_Oct2010.pdf|http://sentencingcommission.alacourt.gov/Publications/Judges%20Reference%20Manual_Oct2010.pdf ]]+
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 === What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. === === What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. ===
  
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-22-29|https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-22-29]]+Click [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-22-29|here]] for the general rules and regualtions.
  
-=== What are the state civil commitment laws? ===+=== What are the state's civil commitment laws? ===
  
 None. None.
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 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Age 16 [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=13A-6-70|Section 13A-6-70]]+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=13A-6-70|Section 13A-6-70(c)(1)]]
  
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-24|Section 15-20A-24]] and [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-43|43]] - Victim over 13, no more than 4 yrs difference+Yes. 
 + 
 +[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-24|Section 15-20A-24]] and [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-43|Section 15-20A-43(b)]]
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
  
-**Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?** \\ +**Are felons allowed to vote? If not, can a felon get their voting rights resotred?** \\ 
-Almost none; a few can petition; sex offenses, no-moral turpitude: [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=17-3-30.1|section 17-3-30.1]]+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=17-3-30.1|Section 17-3-30.1]]
  
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
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 [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-3|Section 15-20A-3 Applicability]] [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-3|Section 15-20A-3 Applicability]]
  
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===+=== How is the state's legislature organized? ===
  
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/legislative-process|https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/legislative-process]]+Click [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/legislative-process|here]] to learn about how Alabama's legislature is organized.
  
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===+=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
  
-Alabama bills can be found here:\\ +Alabama bills can be found [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search|here]].
-[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search|https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search]]+
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
  
-Via Google; create account, then singn up for "MY BILLS":\\+You cna create a free account and then singn up for "MY BILLS":\\
 [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search?tab=0|https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search?tab=0]] [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search?tab=0|https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search?tab=0]]
  
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
  
 Public Safety & Homeland Security, Education Policy, Children & Senior Advocacy, and Judiciary\\ Public Safety & Homeland Security, Education Policy, Children & Senior Advocacy, and Judiciary\\
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 === Contact information for state registry office === === Contact information for state registry office ===
  
-Website:\\ +Website: [[https://www.alea.gov/node/270|https://www.alea.gov/node/270]]\\ 
-[[https://www.alea.gov/node/270|https://www.alea.gov/node/270]]\\ +email: [[http://sexoffenderunit@alea.gov|sexoffenderunit@alea.gov]]\\ 
-email form here:\\ +Phone Number: (334) 676-7898
-[[http://sexoffenderunit@alea.gov|sexoffenderunit@alea.gov]]\\ +
-(334) 676-7898+
  
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
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 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-Reform Alabama blog\\ +[[http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/|Reform Alabama]] blog
-[[http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/|http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/ ]]+
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
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 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
  
-Extensive juvenile registration section: [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-27|Section 15-20A-27]] - [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-35|Section 15-20A-35]]+Extensive juvenile registration section: [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-27|Section 15-20A-27]], [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-35|Section 15-20A-35]], [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-29|Section 15-20A-29]], [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-30|Section 15-20A-30]], [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-31|Section 15-20A-31]], [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-32|Section 15-20A-32]], [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-33|Section 15-20A-33]], [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-34|Section 15-20A-34]], and [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-35|Section 15-20A-35]] (Juvenile registration sections).
  
  
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