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-//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
+Although we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws contain nuances and gaps. **Users must accept all risks associated with actions taken based on the information provided on this page. **//**Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
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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]]
+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.
-  - 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's registration lawsare codified mostly in Title 15, Chapter 20A.
 ===== 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-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? ===
-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|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; Section 15-20A-10f \\ Adults for life Section 15-20A-3 \\ Some juveniles for life Section 15-20A-28
+Every three months; [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-10|Section 15-20A-10f]]\\
+Adults for life [[https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-20A-3|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]]
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
-No. \\ Section III. Tiering of Offenses \\ [[https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf|https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf]]
+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 assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
-No. \\  \\ There was in 2009, but it was repealed in 2011
+No.
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+=== Does anyone 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.
+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.
 === Is there a registration fee? ===
-Yes. Adults pay $10 quarterly per registering authority (county/city) \\ Code of Alabama §15-20A-22
+Yes. Adults pay $10 quarterly per registering authority (county/city)\\
+[[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? ===
-Section 15-20A-11 residency restrictions \\ Section 15-20A-13 employment \\ Section 15-20A-15 travel \\ Section 15-20A-16 contact with victim \\ Section 15-20A-17 loitering \\ Section 15-20A-18 identification \\ Section 15-20A-21 community notification \\ Fee 15-20A-22
+Yes.
-=== 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)
-Section 15-20A-24; applicable only in “Romeo and Juliet” situations
+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
+Yes.
-Within 30 days \\ [[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]]
+[[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 will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
+=== What are the registration requirement for someone visiting the state? ===
-They must appear in person with local law enforcement immediately. \\ Section 15-20A-10 \\ Section 15-20A-14
+[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-14/|Section-15-20a-14]]
+=== 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.\\
+[[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]]
 ===== 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?**
-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|http://sentencingcommission.alacourt.gov/Publications/Judges%20Reference%20Manual_Oct2010.pdf ]]
+Click [[https://sentencingcommission.alacourt.gov/|here]] for a list of sexual offenses and their respective sentence ranges.
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 No.
-=== What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
+=== 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. ===
+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's civil commitment laws? ===
 None.
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 === What is the age of consent? ===
-Age 16 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? ===
-Section 15-20A-24 and 43 - Victim over 13, no more than 4 yrs difference
+Yes.
-===== Info for State Advocates =====
+[[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)]]
-Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
+===== Info for State Advocates =====
-Almost none; a few can petition; sex offenses, no-moral turpitude: section 17-3-30.1
+**Are felons allowed to vote? If not, can a felon get their voting rights resotred?** \\
+[[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? ===
-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? ===
-Response needed.
+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: ===
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 === 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]]
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
-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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 === 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: ===
-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: ===
-Reform Alabama blog\\
+[[http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/|Reform Alabama]] blog
-[[http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/|http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/ ]]
-Sex Offender Resource\\
-Response needed.
 === 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: [[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).