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+**INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING ALABAMA's CODE LINKS:**
+   - Right click and open this link in a new window or tab: [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama|https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama]]
+  - This appears to be the ONLY link for all of Alabama's current statutes. From there, scroll down to the section needed, such as 15-20A which has the bulk of the relevant statutes, and then click the down arrow next to the statute you want.
 ===== Alabama Laws Regarding Registration =====
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 === Who must register? ===
-Section 15-20A-5\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-5|Section 15-20A-5]]
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-5.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-5.htm]]
 === What information must registrants provide? ===
-Section 15-20A-7 and A-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|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-7.htm]]\\
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-8.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\\
+Every three months; [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-10|Section 15-20A-10f]]\\
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm]]\\
+Adults for life [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-3|Section 15-20A-3]]\\
-Adults for life Section 15-20A-3\\
+Some juveniles for life [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-28|Section 15-20A-28]]
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-3.htm|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|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-28.htm]]
 === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
 No.\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-3|Section 15-20A-3c]]\\
+\\
 Section III. Tiering of Offenses\\
 [[https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf|https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf]]
-=== Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
 No.\\
-\\
+There was in 2009, but it was repealed in 2011
-There was in 2009,\\
-[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2009/Title15/Chapter20/15-20-28.html|https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2009/Title15/Chapter20/15-20-28.html]]\\
-but it was repealed in 2011\\
-[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2017/title-15/chapter-20/article-2/section-15-20-28/|https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2017/title-15/chapter-20/article-2/section-15-20-28/]]
 === 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.\\
+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|http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=20&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders]]
+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
+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]]
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
-Section 15-20A-11 residency restrictions\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-11|Section 15-20A-11 residency restrictions]]\\
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-11.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-11.htm]]\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-13|Section 15-20A-13 employment]]\\
-Section 15-20A-13 employment\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-15|Section 15-20A-15 travel]]\\
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-13.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-13.htm]]\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-16|Section 15-20A-16 contact with victim]]\\
-Section 15-20A-15 travel\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-17|Section 15-20A-17 loitering]]\\
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-15.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-15.htm]]\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-18|Section 15-20A-18 identification]]\\
-Section 15-20A-16 contact w/ victim\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-21|Section 15-20A-21 community notification]]
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-16.htm|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|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|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|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|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\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-24|Section 15-20A-24]]; applicable only in “Romeo and Juliet” situations
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-24.htm|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? ===
-None. Staying more than 30 days may trigger residency status and thus be required to register.\\
+Within 30 days\\
-[[https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/sex-registration-requirement-visiting-alabama--1962827.html|https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/sex-registration-requirement-visiting-alabama--1962827.html]]
+[[https://casetext.com/statute/code-of-alabama/title-15-criminal-procedure/chapter-20a-alabama-sex-offender-registration-and-community-notification-act/section-15-20a-14-adult-sex-offender-requirements-upon-entering-state|https://casetext.com/statute/code-of-alabama/title-15-criminal-procedure/chapter-20a-alabama-sex-offender-registration-and-community-notification-act/section-15-20a-14-adult-sex-offender-requirements-upon-entering-state]]
 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
 They must appear in person with local law enforcement immediately.\\
-Section 15-20A-10\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-10|Section 15-20A-10]]\\
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm]]\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-14|Section 15-20A-14]]
-Section 15-20A-14\\
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-14.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-14.htm]]
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === What is the age of consent? ===
-Age 16 Section 13A-6-70\\
+Age 16 [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=13A-6-70|Section 13A-6-70]]
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/13A-6-70.htm|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\\
+[[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
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-24.htm|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|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?
+Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?\\
+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]]
-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|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|http://www.shelbyso.com/jpdf/1346443893.pdf]]\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-3|Section 15-20A-3 Applicability]]
-[[https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf|https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf]]\\
-[[https://app.alea.gov/Community/wfContent.aspx?ID=plhSexOffenderInformation|https://app.alea.gov/Community/wfContent.aspx?ID=plhSexOffenderInformation]]\\
-[[http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=20&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders|https://www.alea.gov/node/270]]
 === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
-[[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/AlaLegProcess_Desc.aspx|http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/AlaLegProcess_Desc.aspx]]\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/legislative-process|https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/legislative-process]]
-[[http://alabamaschoolconnection.org/2013/12/19/how-does-a-bill-become-a-law-in-alabama-infographic/|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? ===
 Alabama bills can be found here:\\
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/Splash_Bills.aspx|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/Splash_Bills.aspx]]
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search|https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search]]
 === Best keywords are: ===
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
-Lexis; create account\\
+Via Google; create account, then singn up for "MY BILLS":\\
-[[http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp?access=1-259552304&treatcd=1-348835911&gclid=CjwKCAjw06LZBRBNEiwA2vgMVeHBQR3LSK_-oMbVjp9aDDiWOe4KH5dmmupkbWdgTpgwW_b32vL4WBoC7-YQAvD_BwE|Lexis Nexis link]]\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search?tab=0|https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search?tab=0]]
-Once bill number is known\\
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillStatus.aspx|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillStatus.aspx]]
 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
-Public Safety & Homeland Security\\
+Public Safety & Homeland Security, Education Policy, Children & Senior Advocacy, and Judiciary\\
-[[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/HseCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=2946&COMMITTEE=Public%20Safety%20and%20Homeland%20Security|http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/HseCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=2946&COMMITTEE=Public%20Safety%20and%20Homeland%20Security]]\\
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/committees-house-standing-current|https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/committees-house-standing-current]]
-Education and Youth\\
-[[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/SenCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=3104&COMMITTEE=Education%20and%20Youth%20Affairs|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|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\\
+Click either House or Senate, click House/Senate Leaders & Members, and then click picture/name for contact info\\
-[[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx|http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx]]
+[[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/|https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/]]
 ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 Website:\\
-[[http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=70&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders|http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=70&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders]]\\
+[[https://www.alea.gov/node/270|https://www.alea.gov/node/270]]\\
 email form here:\\
-[[http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfSubmitComments.aspx?ID=50|http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfSubmitComments.aspx?ID=50]]\\
+[[http://sexoffenderunit@alea.gov|sexoffenderunit@alea.gov]]\\
-(334) 353-1172
+(334) 676-7898
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-No affiliate at present.
+No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\
+-997-7765.\\
+[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|Email NARSOL]]
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
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 Reform Alabama blog\\
 [[http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/|http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/ ]]
-Sex Offender Resource\\
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/alabama/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/alabama/ ]]
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
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 === Other helpful information ===
-Extensive juvenile registration section: Section 15-20A-27 - Section 15-20A-35\\
+Extensive juvenile registration section: Section 15-20A-27 - Section 15-20A-35
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/coatoc.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/coatoc.htm]]