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--- california [2020/07/13 18:25] – rkdbus
+++ california [2026/08/04 18:15] (current) – josiahk
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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 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/]]** //
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 === Who must register? ===
-California Penal Code Section 290(c)\\
+California Penal Code § 290(c)\\
 [[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9]]
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===
+=== What information must be provided? ===
 CAL. PENAL CODE § 290.015\\
 [[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=290.015.&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=290.015.&lawCode=PEN ]]
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
 Transients: monthly. Sexually violent predators (SVP): quarterly. All others: yearly.\\
 § 290.012\\
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=290.012.&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=290.012.&lawCode=PEN]]\\
+[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=290.012.&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=290.012.&lawCode=PEN]]
-Everyone must be registered for life\\
-(b)\\
+Tier 1: 10 years, Tier 2: at least 20 years, and Tier 3: Life.\\
+§ 290(d)\\
 [[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9]]
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
-No, but starting January 1st 2021 it will have the following tiers:
+Yes. Under the new California Penal Code section 290, the sex-offender registry in the state is divided into three tiers.\\
+Tier 1, 10 years, Tier 2, 20 years, Tier 3, Lifetime\\
+§ 290(d)\\
+[[https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=9.&part=1.&chapter=5.5.&article=|https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=9.&part=1.&chapter=5.5.&article=]].
-Tier one, Tier two, and Tier three.\\
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
-(1)(A), (2)(B), and (3)\\
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9]].
-=== Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===
+Yes: the “State-Authorized Risk Assessment Tool for Sex Offenders (SARATSO).
-Yes.\\
+§ 290.04\\
-\\
+[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=290.04.|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=290.04.]]\\
-[[https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/SexOffenders_RiskAssessment.aspx|https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/SexOffenders_RiskAssessment.aspx]]\\
+[[https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/AboutSexOffenders/RiskAssessment|https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/AboutSexOffenders/RiskAssessment]]\\
 [[http://www.saratso.org/|http://www.saratso.org/]]
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
-§290.46\\
+§ 290.46\\
 [[https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg/forms|https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg/forms ]]
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 [[https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/csor/ss4046d-app-exclusion.pdf|https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/csor/ss4046d-app-exclusion.pdf]]
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
-Penal Code §290.95 lists restrictions\\
+No
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=290.95&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=290.95&lawCode=PEN]]
-Additionally, Penal Code § 290.46(k) (in effect until Jan 1, 2022)\\
+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=290.46&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=290.46&lawCode=PEN]]
+Penal Code § 290.95 lists restrictions\\
+[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=290.95&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=290.95&lawCode=PEN]]
-=== 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? ===
-In flux; tiered registry will allow for some to come off; California Senate Bill (SB) 384 Due to become effective July, 2021\\
+Yes, § 290.008(d)(3)\\
-[[https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB384|https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB384]]
+[[https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=290.008.|https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=290.008.]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone visiting the state? ===
-Within 5 working days California Penal Code section 290.002\\
+Within 5 working days California Penal Code § 290.002\\
 [[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9]]
-=== 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 requirements for someone moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
-Within 5 working days California Penal Code section 290.002\\
+Within 5 working days California Penal Code § 290.002\\
 [[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9]]
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 [[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=288.1.&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=288.1.&lawCode=PEN]]
-=== 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. ===
-SVP statute: 6600-6609.3\\
+[[https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/parole/parole-conditions/|https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/parole/parole-conditions/]]
-[[https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=WIC&division=6.&title=&part=2.&chapter=2.&article=4|https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=WIC&division=6.&title=&part=2.&chapter=2.&article=4]]
-=== What is the age of consent? ===
-Age is 18; California Penal Code 261.5 PC\\
-[[https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=261.5|https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=261.5]]
-=== Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
-No.
-===== 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? ===
-\\
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=220&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=220&lawCode=PEN]]\\
-, 62, 64, 66 , 67, 69 ff\\
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=261&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=261&lawCode=PEN]]\\
-, 86,88,89 ff\\
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=285&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=285&lawCode=PEN]]\\
-.4, .10, .11, 314 ff\\
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=311.4&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=311.4&lawCode=PEN]]\\
-, 653 ff\\
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=647&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=647&lawCode=PEN]]
-=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
-No.
-=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
-Yes. Penal Code §288.1 applies to some offenses.\\
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=288.1.&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=288.1.&lawCode=PEN]]
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
-Yes; after prison and parole. Note: On Sep. 28, 2016, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 2466, a bill that allows convicted felons who are serving time in county jails (rather than state prison) the ability to vote from within jail.\\
+On November 3, 2020, CA passed Prop 17, which allows felons to vote in California elections while they are on Parole or Probation. Please note, California also allows convicted felons who are serving time in county jails (rather than state prison) the ability to vote while serving their sentence.\\
 [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/state-felon-voting-laws/|https://felonvoting.procon.org/state-felon-voting-laws/]]
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 [[https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg|https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg]]\\
-[[https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/SexOffenders_SummaryOfLaw.aspx|https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/SexOffenders_SummaryOfLaw.aspx]]\\
+[[https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/AboutMegansLaw/SummaryOfMegansLaw|https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/AboutMegansLaw/SummaryOfMegansLaw]]\\
 [[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=290.018|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=290.018]]
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+=== How is the state's legislature organized? ===
-Response needed.\\
+For an in-depth view, please review the following link\\
-[[http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/bil2lawx.html|http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/bil2lawx.html]]\\
 [[http://senate.ca.gov/legislativeprocess|http://senate.ca.gov/legislativeprocess]]
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
+=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
 Bill search by a variety of methods\\
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 [[https://legiscan.com/CA/legislation/2017|https://legiscan.com/CA/legislation/2017]]
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
 Senate Judiciary\\
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 === Contact information for state registry office ===
-A new link is needed, the one below is dead.\\
+[[https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg#:~:text=Internet%20Web%20site.-,Contact,%40doj.ca.gov|https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg#:~:text=Internet%20Web%20site.-,Contact,%40doj.ca.gov]]
-[[http://216.223.229.16/contact.htm|http://216.223.229.16/contact.htm]]
-=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-None yet.
-=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
-ACSOL\\
-[[http://all4consolaws.org/|http://all4consolaws.org/]]
-=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
-Response needed.
-=== Other helpful information ===
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/california/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/california/]]
-===== Other Useful State Information =====
-=== Contact information for state registry office ===
-A new link is needed, the one below is dead.\\
-[[http://216.223.229.16/contact.htm|http://216.223.229.16/contact.htm]]
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-None yet.
+[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|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\\ 888-997-7765.\\ Email NARSOL]]
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===