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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:// | + | //Although |
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| - Return to this Wiki page; you will be able to go directly to the desired statute(s) by clicking on them or by copying and pasting the statute number into the search window. | - Return to this Wiki page; you will be able to go directly to the desired statute(s) by clicking on them or by copying and pasting the statute number into the search window. | ||
| - After you close your browser, you will need to repeat this process the next time that you look for a statute or statutes. | - After you close your browser, you will need to repeat this process the next time that you look for a statute or statutes. | ||
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| + | Arkansas’ registry laws are codified at Title 12 (Law Enforcement), | ||
| ===== Arkansas Laws Regarding Registration ===== | ===== Arkansas Laws Regarding Registration ===== | ||
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| === Who must register? === | === Who must register? === | ||
| - | A.C.A. § 12-12-903(13)(A) and all it’s subs\\ | + | [[https:// |
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| - | === What information must registrants provide? === | + | === What information must be provided? === |
| - | A.C.A. § 12-12-908\\ | + | [[https:// |
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| - | === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === | + | === How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? === |
| - | 4 times yearly for " | + | 4 times yearly for " |
| - | A.C.A. § 12-12-907\\ | + | \\ |
| - | [[https:// | + | Length of requirement: |
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| - | Length of requirement: | + | |
| - | A.C.A. § 12-12-919\\ | + | |
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| - | === Does the state categorize | + | === Does the state categorize by levels/ |
| - | Yes, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4.\\ | + | 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 \\ 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 3 and 4: A.C.A. § 12-12-913(j)(1)(A) \\ [[https:// |
| - | 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 2: A.C.A. § 12-12-913(j)(1)(B)\\ | + | |
| - | Level 3 and 4: A.C.A. § 12-12-913(j)(1)(A)\\ | + | |
| - | [[https:// | + | |
| - | === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels | + | === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? === |
| - | Sex Offender Assessment Committee. \\ | + | Only for " |
| - | A.C.A. § 12-12-921\\ | + | |
| - | [[https:// | + | |
| - | === Do any registrants | + | === Does anyone |
| - | Tier I offenders Disclosure | + | Level I \\ [[https:// |
| - | A.C.A. § 12-12-913\\ | + | |
| - | [[https:// | + | |
| - | === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === | + | === Is there a registration fee? === |
| - | A.C.A. § 12-12-906\\ | + | No |
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| - | === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? === | + | === Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? === |
| - | Termination of obligation to register.\\ | + | Residency resstrictions for Level III and IV. \\ [[https:// |
| - | A.C.A. § 12-12-919\\ | + | |
| - | [[https:// | + | |
| - | === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? | + | Levels II, III, and IV may not hold a position of public trust. \\ [[https:// |
| - | Definition of residence is “A temporary residence or domicile in which a person | + | Levels III and IV are prohibited from recording |
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| - | === What is the registration requirement | + | === Is there a process |
| - | Duty to register | + | Termination of obligation |
| - | A.C.A. § 12-12-906 (a)(2)(A)(B)(I)(ii)\\ | + | |
| - | [[https:// | + | |
| + | === What are the registration requirements for someone visiting the state? === | ||
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| + | === What are the registration requirements for someone moving to the state to live or to attend school? === | ||
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| ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== | ===== 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? === | === 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 | + | Use the link in the beginning instructions |
| - | A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 3., Ch. 27 Note (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information) | + | |
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| - | A.C.A. § 5-70-101 (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information) \\ | + | |
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| === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | ||
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| No | No | ||
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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. === | ||
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| === What are the state civil commitment laws? === | === What are the state civil commitment laws? === | ||
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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:// | + | [[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 \\ [[https:// |
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| Mistake of age defense \\ | Mistake of age defense \\ | ||
| - | [[https:// | + | [[https:// |
| ===== 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, Arkansas Constitution, [[https:// |
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| Restoration of Voting Rights for Convicted Felons \\ | Restoration of Voting Rights for Convicted Felons \\ | ||
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| === 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:// | + | Arkansas Crime Information Center |
| - | [[https:// | + | |
| - | === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | + | [[https:// |
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| + | === How is the state's legislature organized? === | ||
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||
| [[http:// | [[http:// | ||
| - | === How can I locate legislation | + | === How can I locate legislation |
| Search bills by key words: \\ [[https:// | Search bills by key words: \\ [[https:// | ||
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| Set up account for bill tracking: \\ [[https:// | Set up account for bill tracking: \\ [[https:// | ||
| - | === Most important legislative committees for our issues | + | === What are the important legislative committees for our issues? === |
| JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE \\ [[https:// | JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE \\ [[https:// | ||
| JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – SENATE \\ | JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – SENATE \\ | ||
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||
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| - | === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === | ||
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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)\\ | ||
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| - | 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)\\ | ||
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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? === | ||
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| - | Not applicable | ||
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| - | === What is the age of consent? === | ||
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| - | Age of consent is 16 years old | ||
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| - | A.C.A. § 5-14-127\\ | ||
| - | [[https:// | ||
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| - | === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === | ||
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| - | Yes; age gap\\ | ||
| - | [[https:// | ||
| - | Mistake of age defense\\ | ||
| - | [[https:// | ||
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| - | ===== Info for State Advocates ===== | ||
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| - | === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === | ||
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| - | Yes, after prison, parole, and probation\\ | ||
| - | 51 §11(d)(2)(A-D)\\ | ||
| - | [[https:// | ||
| - | Restoration of Voting Rights for Convicted Felons\\ | ||
| - | [[https:// | ||
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| - | === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === | ||
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| - | Three different sites:\\ | ||
| - | [[https:// | ||
| - | [[https:// | ||
| - | [[https:// | ||
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| - | === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | ||
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| - | [[https:// | ||
| - | [[http:// | ||
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| - | === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | ||
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| - | Search bills by key words:\\ | ||
| - | [[https:// | ||
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| - | === Best keywords are: === | ||
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| - | Sexual offense; sex offender; sex offender registration | ||
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| - | === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === | ||
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| - | Set up account for bill tracking:\\ | ||
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| - | === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | ||
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| - | 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,\\ | + | 323 CENTER STREET, SUITE 200, \\ LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 \\ (501) 682-2007 (800) 482-8982 \\ OAG@ARKANSASAG.GOV \\ [[https:// |
| - | 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\\ | + | Arkansas Time After Time \\ [[http:// |
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| === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === | === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === | ||
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