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florida [2025/12/04 23:16] – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] josiahkflorida [2026/08/04 18:59] (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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 [[https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf|https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf]] [[https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf|https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf]]
  
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===+=== What information must be provided? ===
  
 FLA. STAT. ANN. § 943.0435(2)(b)\\ FLA. STAT. ANN. § 943.0435(2)(b)\\
 [[http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0943/Sections/0943.0435.html|http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0943/Sections/0943.0435.html]] [[http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0943/Sections/0943.0435.html|http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0943/Sections/0943.0435.html]]
  
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
  
 In 2017 - lifetime.\\ In 2017 - lifetime.\\
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 [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.0435|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.0435]] [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.0435|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.0435]]
  
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
  
 Two levels, although they are not named, based on the statute of conviction.\\ Two levels, although they are not named, based on the statute of conviction.\\
 [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2017/943.0435|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2017/943.0435]] [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2017/943.0435|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2017/943.0435]]
  
-=== 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. No.
  
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
 None. None.
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 Handled by county; there is no state statute. Handled by county; there is no state statute.
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
 Residency 775.215\\ Residency 775.215\\
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 [[http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0947/Sections/0947.1405.html|http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0947/Sections/0947.1405.html]] [[http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0947/Sections/0947.1405.html|http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0947/Sections/0947.1405.html]]
  
-=== 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? ===
  
 None for predator designation; very narrow option for sexual offender FL. ST. § 943.0435(11)(a)\\ None for predator designation; very narrow option for sexual offender FL. ST. § 943.0435(11)(a)\\
 [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2017/943.0435|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2017/943.0435]] [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2017/943.0435|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2017/943.0435]]
  
-=== 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? ===
  
 Offender: 3 or more days in a year 775.21(2)(m)\\ Offender: 3 or more days in a year 775.21(2)(m)\\
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 [[https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf|https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf]] [[https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf|https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf]]
  
-=== 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? ===
  
 Offender: 3 or more days in a year 775.21(2)(m)\\ Offender: 3 or more days in a year 775.21(2)(m)\\
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 For both categories, see number 6:\\ For both categories, see number 6:\\
 [[https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf|https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf]] [[https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf|https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf]]
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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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 Yes. 943.04354\\ Yes. 943.04354\\
 [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.04354|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.04354]] [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.04354|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.04354]]
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 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 [[https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf|https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf ]] [[https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf|https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/faq.jsf ]]
  
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
  
 [[https://fsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/The-Legislative-Process-At-A-Glance.pdf|https://fsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/The-Legislative-Process-At-A-Glance.pdf]]\\ [[https://fsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/The-Legislative-Process-At-A-Glance.pdf|https://fsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/The-Legislative-Process-At-A-Glance.pdf]]\\
 [[https://www.flsenate.gov/About/HowAnIdeaBecomesALaw|https://www.flsenate.gov/About/HowAnIdeaBecomesALaw]] [[https://www.flsenate.gov/About/HowAnIdeaBecomesALaw|https://www.flsenate.gov/About/HowAnIdeaBecomesALaw]]
  
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===+=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
  
 Search by phrase; also number, committee, etc.\\ Search by phrase; also number, committee, etc.\\
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 [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Login?referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flsenate.gov%2FTracker|https://www.flsenate.gov/Login?referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flsenate.gov%2FTracker]] [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Login?referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flsenate.gov%2FTracker|https://www.flsenate.gov/Login?referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flsenate.gov%2FTracker]]
  
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues===
  
 Appropriations for criminal justice\\ Appropriations for criminal justice\\
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 [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/#Senators|https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/#Senators ]]\\ [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/#Senators|https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/#Senators ]]\\
 [[http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/representatives.aspx|http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/representatives.aspx ]] [[http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/representatives.aspx|http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/representatives.aspx ]]
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 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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