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+//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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 ===== Florida Laws Regarding Registration =====
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 [[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]]
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
-/3/4 times yearly 943.0435(14) \\
+In 2017 - lifetime.\\
-[[http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.0435|http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.0435]]\\
+§ 943.0435(11)\\
-lifetime FL. ST. § 943.0435(11)  \\
 [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2017/943.0435|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2017/943.0435]]
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+In 2016 - semi-annually or quarterly.\\
+§ 943.0435(14)\\
+[[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.0435|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.0435]]
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
+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]]
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
+No.
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
 None.
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
-Residency 775.215 \\
+Yes\\
-[[http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.215|http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.215]]\\
+Handled by county; there is no state statute.
-Loitering 856.022 \\
-[[http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/856.022|http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/856.022]]\\
+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
-Employment 943.04351 \\
+Residency 775.215\\
+[[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.215|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.215]]\\
+Loitering 856.022\\
+[[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/856.022|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/856.022]]\\
+Employment 943.04351\\
 [[http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0900-0999/0943/Sections/0943.04351.html|http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0900-0999/0943/Sections/0943.04351.html]]\\
-Halloween/costumes for some 947.1405(12)(b)  \\
+Halloween/costumes for some 947.1405(12)(b)\\
 [[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]]
-=== 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)\\
-[[http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.21|http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.21]]\\
+[[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.21|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.21]]\\
-Predator: Within 48 hours 775.21(6)(e)1a. \\
+Within 48 Hours for “sexual predators.” Chapter 755 Section 21 (6) (a) 2.a\\
-[[http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.21|http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.21]]\\
+[[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2020/775.21|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2020/775.21]]\\
 BUT\\
-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]]
-=== 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? ===
-ROffender: 3 or more days in a year 775.21(2)(m)  \\
+Offender: 3 or more days in a year 775.21(2)(m)\\
-[[http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.21|http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.21]]\\
+[[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.21|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.21]]\\
-Predator: Within 48 hours 775.21(6)(e)1a. \\
+Within 48 Hours for “sexual predators.” Chapter 755 Section 21 (6) (a) 2.a\\
-[[http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.21|http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/775.21]]\\
+[[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2020/775.21|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2020/775.21]]\\
 BUT\\
-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]]
-=====   =====
 ===== 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? ===
-.0435  \\
+.0435\\
 [[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]]\\
-.30 \\
+.30\\
 [[http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0948/Sections/0948.30.html|http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0948/Sections/0948.30.html]]
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 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. ===
+.03\\
+[[https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0948/Sections/0948.03.html|https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0948/Sections/0948.03.html]]
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
-.910-394.932  \\
+.910-394.932\\
-[[http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/Chapter394/Part_V|http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/Chapter394/Part_V]]
+[[https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/Chapter394/Part_V|https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/Chapter394/Part_V]]
 === What is the age of consent? ===
-Age 18  943.04354 \\
+Age 18 943.04354\\
-[[http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.04354|http://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]]
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
-Yes.  943.04354 \\
+Yes. 943.04354\\
-[[http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2016/943.04354|http://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]]
-=====   =====
 ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
-No.
+Yes - see statute 98.0751:\\
+[[http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0000-0099/0098/Sections/0098.0751.html|http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0000-0099/0098/Sections/0098.0751.html]]
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
-[[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://feaweb.org/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law|https://feaweb.org/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law]]\\
+[[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]]
-=== 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.\\
 [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bills/2018?chamber=senate&searchOnlyCurrentVersion=False&isIncludeAmendments=False&isFirstReference=True&searchQuery=sex%20offender&citationType=FL%20Statutes&pageNumber=1|https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bills/2018?chamber=senate&searchOnlyCurrentVersion=False&isIncludeAmendments=False&isFirstReference=True&searchQuery=sex%20offender&citationType=FL%20Statutes&pageNumber=1]]
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 Must create accounts\\
-[[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]]
-[[http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp?access=1-259552304&treatcd=1-348835911&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-6mOq4e12gIVDbnACh21BggZEAAYASAAEgJFJ_D_BwE |http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp?access=1-259552304&treatcd=1-348835911&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-6mOq4e12gIVDbnACh21BggZEAAYASAAEgJFJ_D_BwE ]]
-=== 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\\
 [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/ACJ/|https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/ACJ/]]\\
-Criminal justice  \\
+Criminal justice\\
 [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/CJ/|https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/CJ/]]\\
-Judiciary \\
+Judiciary\\
 [[https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/JU/|https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/JU/]]\\
 FL House Judiciary Committee\\
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 House Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice\\
 [[http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Committees/committeesdetail.aspx?CommitteeId=2921|http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Committees/committeesdetail.aspx?CommitteeId=2921]]\\
-House Subcommittee on Justice Appropriations \\
+House Subcommittee on Justice Appropriations\\
 [[http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Committees/committeesdetail.aspx?CommitteeId=2897|http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Committees/committeesdetail.aspx?CommitteeId=2897]]
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
-[[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 ]]
-=====   =====
 ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Contact information for state registry office ===
-[[https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/contactUs.jsf |https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/contactUs.jsf ]]
+[[https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/contactUs.jsf|https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/contactUs.jsf ]]
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
 Florida Action Committee\\
-[[https://floridaactioncommittee.org/ |https://floridaactioncommittee.org/ ]]
+[[https://floridaactioncommittee.org/|https://floridaactioncommittee.org/ ]]
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
-Response needed.\\
+Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
-Response needed.\\
+Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
 === Other helpful information ===
 [[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/florida/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/florida/]]
-nbsp
 “Sexual offenders/predators reported deceased remain on the website for one year after the date of death as provided on the death certificate. This allows victims, the community, and local law enforcement time to be notified.”