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| arkansas [2021/03/24 13:19] – [Arkansas Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbus | arkansas [2025/02/26 18:33] (current) – [Info for State Advocates] josiahk | ||
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| A.C.A. § 12-12-903(13)(A) and all it’s subs\\ | A.C.A. § 12-12-903(13)(A) and all it’s subs\\ | ||
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| === What information must registrants provide? === | === What information must registrants provide? === | ||
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| Length of requirement: | Length of requirement: | ||
| A.C.A. § 12-12-919\\ | A.C.A. § 12-12-919\\ | ||
| - | [[https:// | + | [[https:// |
| === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/ | === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/ | ||
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| Yes, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4.\\ | Yes, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4.\\ | ||
| People are either registered for 15 years or a lifetime depending on the level of offense. Level 4 offenders register for a lifetime. While level 1 to 3 offenders register for 15 years\\ | People are either registered for 15 years or a lifetime depending on the level of offense. Level 4 offenders register for a lifetime. While level 1 to 3 offenders register for 15 years\\ | ||
| - | Level 1: A.C.A. §12-12-913 (a)(1)(2)(b) Information only available to law enforcement \\ | + | Level 1: A.C.A. §12-12-913 (a)(1)(2)(b) Information only available to law enforcement\\ |
| Level 2: A.C.A. § 12-12-913(j)(1)(B)\\ | Level 2: A.C.A. § 12-12-913(j)(1)(B)\\ | ||
| Level 3 and 4: A.C.A. § 12-12-913(j)(1)(A)\\ | Level 3 and 4: A.C.A. § 12-12-913(j)(1)(A)\\ | ||
| - | [[https:// | + | [[https:// |
| === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? | === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? | ||
| - | Sex Offender Assessment Committee. \\ | + | Sex Offender Assessment Committee.\\ |
| A.C.A. § 12-12-921\\ | A.C.A. § 12-12-921\\ | ||
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||
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| === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === | === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === | ||
| - | Tier I offenders Disclosure \\ | + | Tier I offenders Disclosure\\ |
| A.C.A. § 12-12-913\\ | A.C.A. § 12-12-913\\ | ||
| - | [[https:// | + | [[https:// |
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| + | === Is there a registration fee? === | ||
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| + | No | ||
| === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? | === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? | ||
| A.C.A. § 12-12-906\\ | A.C.A. § 12-12-906\\ | ||
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| === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? === | === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? === | ||
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| Termination of obligation to register.\\ | Termination of obligation to register.\\ | ||
| A.C.A. § 12-12-919\\ | A.C.A. § 12-12-919\\ | ||
| - | [[https:// | + | [[https:// |
| === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? === | === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? === | ||
| Definition of residence is “A temporary residence or domicile in which a person resides for an aggregate of five (5) or more consecutive days during a calendar year” 12-12-903 (10)(B)(iv)\\ | Definition of residence is “A temporary residence or domicile in which a person resides for an aggregate of five (5) or more consecutive days during a calendar year” 12-12-903 (10)(B)(iv)\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
| === 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 is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === | ||
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| Duty to register or verify registration generally\\ | Duty to register or verify registration generally\\ | ||
| A.C.A. § 12-12-906 (a)(2)(A)(B)(I)(ii)\\ | A.C.A. § 12-12-906 (a)(2)(A)(B)(I)(ii)\\ | ||
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| === 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 ranges of sentences? === | ||
| - | A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 2., Ch. 14 Note (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information) \\ [[https:// | + | A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 2., Ch. 14 Note (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information)\\ |
| - | A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 3., Ch. 27 Note (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information) \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 3., Ch. 27 Note (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information)\\ |
| - | A.C.A. § 5-70-101 (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information) \\ | + | [[https:// |
| + | A.C.A. § 5-70-101 (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information)\\ | ||
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| Age of consent is 16 years old | Age of consent is 16 years old | ||
| - | A.C.A. § 5-14-127 \\ [[https:// | + | A.C.A. § 5-14-127\\ |
| + | [[https:// | ||
| === 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? === | ||
| - | Yes; age gap \\ [[https:// | + | Yes; age gap\\ |
| - | Mistake of age defense \\ | + | [[https:// |
| + | Mistake of age defense\\ | ||
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||
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| ===== Info for State Advocates ===== | ===== Info for State Advocates ===== | ||
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| === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === | === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === | ||
| - | Yes, after prison, parole, and probation \\ 51 §11(d)(2)(A-D) \\ [[https:// | + | Yes, after prison, parole, and probation\\ |
| - | Restoration of Voting Rights for Convicted Felons \\ | + | 51 §11(d)(2)(A-D)\\ |
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | Restoration of Voting Rights for Convicted Felons\\ | ||
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||
| === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === | === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === | ||
| - | Three different sites: | + | Arkansas Dept. of Public Safety\\ |
| - | [[https://www.acic.org/offenses|https: | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | Arkansas Crime Information Center |
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| + | [[https://dps.arkansas.gov/crime-info-support/arkansas-crime-information-center/community-information/ | ||
| === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | ||
| - | [[https:// | + | [[https:// |
| [[http:// | [[http:// | ||
| === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | ||
| - | Search bills by key words: \\ [[https:// | + | Search bills by key words:\\ |
| + | [[https:// | ||
| === 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: === | ||
| - | Set up account for bill tracking: \\ [[https:// | + | Set up account for bill tracking:\\ |
| + | [[https:// | ||
| === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | ||
| - | JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE \\ [[https:// | + | JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE\\ |
| - | JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – SENATE \\ | + | [[https:// |
| + | JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – SENATE\\ | ||
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||
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| + | === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === | ||
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| + | [[http:// | ||
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| + | ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== | ||
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| + | === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === | ||
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| + | A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 2., Ch. 14 Note (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information)\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 3., Ch. 27 Note (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information)\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | A.C.A. § 5-70-101 (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information)\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
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| + | === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | ||
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| + | No | ||
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| + | === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | ||
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| + | No | ||
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| + | === What are the state civil commitment laws? === | ||
| + | |||
| + | Not applicable | ||
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| + | === What is the age of consent? === | ||
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| + | Age of consent is 16 years old | ||
| + | |||
| + | A.C.A. § 5-14-127\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === | ||
| + | |||
| + | Yes; age gap\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | Mistake of age defense\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===== Info for State Advocates ===== | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === | ||
| + | |||
| + | Yes, after prison, parole, and probation\\ | ||
| + | 51 §11(d)(2)(A-D)\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | Restoration of Voting Rights for Convicted Felons\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | |||
| + | === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === | ||
| + | |||
| + | Three different sites:\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | |||
| + | === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | [[http:// | ||
| + | |||
| + | === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | ||
| + | |||
| + | Search bills by key words:\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Best keywords are: === | ||
| + | |||
| + | Sexual offense; sex offender; sex offender registration | ||
| + | |||
| + | === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === | ||
| + | |||
| + | Set up account for bill tracking:\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | ||
| + | |||
| + | JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – SENATE\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === | === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === | ||
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| === Contact information for state registry office === | === Contact information for state registry office === | ||
| - | 323 CENTER STREET, SUITE 200, \\ LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 \\ (501) 682-2007 (800) 482-8982 \\ OAG@ARKANSASAG.GOV \\ [[https:// | + | 323 CENTER STREET, SUITE 200,\\ |
| + | LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201\\ | ||
| + | (501) 682-2007 (800) 482-8982\\ | ||
| + | OAG@ARKANSASAG.GOV\\ | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === | === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === | ||
| - | Arkansas Time After Time \\ [[http:// | + | Arkansas Time After Time\\ |
| + | [[http:// | ||
| === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === | === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === | ||
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| === Other helpful information === | === Other helpful information === | ||
| - | >[[http:// | + | [[http:// |
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