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 ===== Delaware Laws Regarding Registration ===== ===== Delaware Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-Title 11, Chapter 41, § 4121(a)(4): Sections 764 through 779 and Sections 1108 through 1111 of Title 11 of Delaware Crimes and Criminal Procedure. Convicted of any of the offenses specified in §§ 765 through 780, § 787(b)(3)-(4), § 1100A, §§ 1108 through 1112B, § 1335(a)(6), § 1335(a)(7), § 1352(2), § 1353(2) or § 1361(b) of this title, or of any attempt or conspiracy to commit any of the aforementioned offenses\\ +List of offenses: S 601; S761 – S778; S780; S781\\ 
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml]]+[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761]]
  
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===+=== What information must be provided? ===
  
 Title 11, Chapter 41, § 4120(d)(2)\\ Title 11, Chapter 41, § 4120(d)(2)\\
 [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml]] [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml]]
  
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
  
-Title 11, Chapter 41, 4120 (g): Every 90 days for life for Tier III; every 6 months for 25 years unless relieved of registration obligations for Tier II; annually for 15 years unless relieved of registration obligations for Tier I +Title 11, Chapter 41, 4120 (g): Every 90 days for life for Tier III; every 6 months for 25 years unless relieved of registration obligations for Tier II; annually for 15 years unless relieved of registration obligations for Tier I Title 11, Chapter 41, 4120 (k): This increases to weekly, monthly, quarterly for someone designated “homeless”\\
-Title 11, Chapter 41, 4120 (k): This increases to weekly, monthly, quarterly for someone designated “homeless” +
-\\+
 [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml]] [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml]]
  
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
  
-Those classified low risk (bottom of page) +Yes. There are three tiers: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III.\\ 
-\\ +Title 11, § 4121(d)\\ 
-[[http://www.dsp.delaware.gov/state_bureau_of_identification.shtml |http://www.dsp.delaware.gov/state_bureau_of_identification.shtml ]]+[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  
-Prohibitions against child custody Title 13 § 721A\\ +No. 
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c007a/sc02/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c007a/sc02/index.shtml]]+ 
 +=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? === 
 + 
 +Those classified low risk (bottom of page)\\ 
 +[[http://www.dsp.delaware.gov/state_bureau_of_identification.shtml|http://www.dsp.delaware.gov/state_bureau_of_identification.shtml ]]\\ 
 +4121(i)\\ 
 +[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]] 
 + 
 +=== Is there a registration fee? === 
 + 
 +Yes\\ 
 +$30 annually\\ 
 +Title11, chapter 41, Subchapter III, subsection 4120 (g)3\\ 
 +[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.html|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.html]] 
 + 
 +=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? === 
 + 
 +Prohibitions against child custody Title 13 § 724(a)\\ 
 +[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c007a/sc02/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c007a/sc02/index.shtml]]\\ 
 +Level 2 MAY/level 3 SHALL receive community/neighborhood notification 4121(i)\\ 
 +[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]
  
-=== 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? ===
  
 Title 11, Chapter 41, S 4121 (d)(6)allows some reduction of registration requirements or removal based on original conviction and time.\\ Title 11, Chapter 41, S 4121 (d)(6)allows some reduction of registration requirements or removal based on original conviction and time.\\
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 [[https://courts.delaware.gov/Forms/Download.aspx?id=77398|https://courts.delaware.gov/Forms/Download.aspx?id=77398]] [[https://courts.delaware.gov/Forms/Download.aspx?id=77398|https://courts.delaware.gov/Forms/Download.aspx?id=77398]]
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
  
 7 days or 30 days total in a year § 4120(a)\\ 7 days or 30 days total in a year § 4120(a)\\
 [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]] [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]
  
-=== 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 who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
  
 3 days § 4120(e)(2)\\ 3 days § 4120(e)(2)\\
 [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]] [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]
- 
-=====   ===== 
  
 ===== 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? ===
  
-Title 11, Chapter 41, SS 4121 (a)4\\ +S601; S761 – S778; S780; S781\\ 
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]+[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761]]
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-By individual risk assessment.\\ +Report is by individual risk assessment, but no link to statute found.
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]+
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
  
 No. No.
 +
 +=== 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. ===
 +
 +[[https://doc.delaware.gov/assets/documents/PP_FactSheet.pdf|https://doc.delaware.gov/assets/documents/PP_FactSheet.pdf]]
  
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
  
-None found.+None
  
 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Age 18 § 770\\ +18 years of age\\ 
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/sessionlaws/ga139/chp285.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/sessionlaws/ga139/chp285.shtml]]+16 years old, if the defendant is more than 4 years older, otherwise 18 years old. 11 Delaware Code §§ 761; 762; 765; 770; 771; 778.\\ 
 +Consent laws Delaware (updated March 2020)\\ 
 +[[https://apps.rainn.org/policy/policy-state-laws-export.cfm?state=Delaware&group=9|https://apps.rainn.org/policy/policy-state-laws-export.cfm?state=Delaware&group=9]]\\ 
 +[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761]]\\ 
 +[[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/delaware#:~:text=The%20Delaware%20Age%20of%20Consent%20is%2018%20years%20old.,to%20participation%20in%20sexual%20activity|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/delaware#:~:text=The%20Delaware%20Age%20of%20Consent%20is%2018%20years%20old.,to%20participation%20in%20sexual%20activity]]
  
 === 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 § 770\\ +There is a Romeo and Juliet exemption for consensual sex between a minor who is 12, 13, 14, or 15 years old and a defendant who is no more than four years older than the minor. (11 Del. Code Ann. §§ 761, 762)\\ 
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/sessionlaws/ga139/chp285.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/sessionlaws/ga139/chp285.shtml]] +[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761]]\\ 
- +[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#762|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#762]]
-=====   =====+
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 Felons are permitted after completion of their sentence: Part IV, Title 15, Chapter 61\\ Felons are permitted after completion of their sentence: Part IV, Title 15, Chapter 61\\
 [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title15/c061/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title15/c061/index.shtml]]\\ [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title15/c061/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title15/c061/index.shtml]]\\
-But there are exceptions listed in the state constitution which include all sexual offenses: Constitution Article V, § 2\\+But exceptions listed in the state constitution exclude all sexual offenses: Constitution Article V, § 2\\
 [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/constitution/constitution-06.shtml#P673_105630|http://delcode.delaware.gov/constitution/constitution-06.shtml#P673_105630]] [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/constitution/constitution-06.shtml#P673_105630|http://delcode.delaware.gov/constitution/constitution-06.shtml#P673_105630]]
  
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 FAQ tab on DE Registry site\\ FAQ tab on DE Registry site\\
-[[https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/#faq-tab |https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/#faq-tab]]+[[https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/#faq-tab|https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/#faq-tab]]
  
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===+=== How is the state's legislature organized? ===
  
-[[https://legis.delaware.gov/LawsOfDE/LegislativeProcess |https://legis.delaware.gov/LawsOfDE/LegislativeProcess ]]+[[https://legis.delaware.gov/LawsOfDE/LegislativeProcess|https://legis.delaware.gov/LawsOfDE/LegislativeProcess ]]
  
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===+=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
  
 Search using key words ‘sex offense’ or any variant\\ Search using key words ‘sex offense’ or any variant\\
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 [[http://legis.delaware.gov/Resources/DE_NotificationService|http://legis.delaware.gov/Resources/DE_NotificationService]] [[http://legis.delaware.gov/Resources/DE_NotificationService|http://legis.delaware.gov/Resources/DE_NotificationService]]
  
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
  
 House judiciary\\ House judiciary\\
 [[http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=459|http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=459]]\\ [[http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=459|http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=459]]\\
 Senate judiciary and community affairs\\ Senate judiciary and community affairs\\
-[[http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=482|http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=482]]+[[http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=482|http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=482]]\\ 
 +Also\\ 
 +[[http://www.desenatedems.com/bill-tracking--information.html|http://www.desenatedems.com/bill-tracking--information.html]]
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
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 Click each name for contact info\\ Click each name for contact info\\
-[[https://legis.delaware.gov/House|https://legis.delaware.gov/House]] +[[https://legis.delaware.gov/House|https://legis.delaware.gov/House]]\\ 
-\\ +[[https://legis.delaware.gov/Chambers/Senate/AssemblyMembers|https://legis.delaware.gov/Chambers/Senate/AssemblyMembers]]
-[[https://legis.delaware.gov/Senate|https://legis.delaware.gov/Senate]] +
- +
-=====   =====+
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Contact information for state registry office === === Contact information for state registry office ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +[[http://dsp.delaware.gov/contact.shtml|http://dsp.delaware.gov/contact.shtml]]
-[[http://dsp.delaware.gov/contact.shtml |http://dsp.delaware.gov/contact.shtml ]]+
  
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-Not yet affiliated.\\ +Delaware Advocates for the Reform of Sexual Offense Laws (DARSOL)\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[http://darsol.org/|http://darsol.org]]\\ 
 +PO Box 9472\\ 
 +Newark, DE 19714\\ 
 +302-635-0468\\ 
 +[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-form/?to=DARSOL|Send email]]
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
  
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/delaware/ |http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/delaware/ ]]+[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/delaware/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/delaware/]]
  
  
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