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--- indiana [2025/04/20 02:01] – [Indiana Laws Regarding Registration] josiahk
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+To navigate to the legislation click on any of the legislative links below, select from the year drop down the latest "20xx Code", and manually in the code search input the Title, Art., Chap., and Sec. Indiana’s registry laws are codified at Title 11 (Corrections), Article 8 (General Provisions: Department of Correction), Chapter 8 (Sex Offender Registration).
 ===== Indiana Laws Regarding Registration =====
-=== Who must register? ===
+**Who must register?**
--8-8-4.5\\
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-7|11-8-8-7(a)]]
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-4.5|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-4.5]]\\
--8-8-7\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-7|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-7]]
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===
+=== What information must be provided? ===
--8-8-8\\
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-8|11-8-8-8(a)]]
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-8|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-8]]
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
-Quarterly (SVP)/yearly IC 11-8-8-4\\
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-14|11-8-8-14(a), (b)]]\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-14|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-14]]\\
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-19|11-8-8-19]]
-Ten years/life(SVP) IC11-8-8-19\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-19|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-19]]
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
 While there is no per se a "tier" system, Those classified as SVP, Offenders against children, and Serious Sex Offenders are required to register every 90 days for life.
-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  <font 14px/Arial, sans-serif;;initial;;#ffffff>No, not directly. IDOC generally classifies registrants based on their understanding of the law when they are released from IDOC. If they have served a prison term, otherwise classifications are generally made by registering officers per their understanding of the law.</font>
- <font 14px/Arial, sans-serif;;initial;;#ffffff>In 2012 (?) the definition of SVP "Sexually Violent Predator" was expanded from an evidence based designation  to an offense based designation. And the additional designations of "Offender Against Children" and "Serious Sex Offender" were introduced. Which impose additional registration requirements and frequency.</font>
+ <font 14px/Arial, sans-serif;;initial;;#ffffff>In 2012 (?) the definition of SVP "Sexually Violent Predator" was expanded from an evidence based designation to an offense based designation. And the additional designations of "Offender Against Children" and "Serious Sex Offender" were introduced. Which impose additional registration requirements and frequency.</font>
-IC 35-38-1-7.5Sexually violent predators\\
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/laws/2017/ic/titles/35#35-38-1-7.5|35-38-1-7.5 Sexually violent predators]]
-[[https://iga.in.gov/laws/2017/ic/titles/35#35-38-1-7.5|https://iga.in.gov/laws/2017/ic/titles/35#35-38-1-7.5]]
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
 No.
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 === Is there a registration fee? ===
-Yes, in some counties. The fee structure must be approved by individual counties.\\
+Yes, I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/036#36-2-13-5.6|36-2-13-5.6(a), (b)]]
-By county, up to $50 annually. Address change fee of $5 per change.\\
-IC 36-2-13-5.6\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/036#36-2-13-5.6|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/036#36-2-13-5.6]]
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
-May not change name except through marriage and then must re-register the new name IC 11-8-8- 16\\
+May not change name except through marriage and then must re-register the new name I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-16|11-8-8- 16]]\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-16|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-16]]\\
+Employment near children I.C [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-10|35-42-4-10(c)]]\\
-Employment near children 35-42-4-10\\
+Residency I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-11|35-42-4-11(c)]]\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-10|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-10]]\\
+School property by serious offender I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-13|35-42-4-13(c)(2)]]\\
-Residency 35-42-4-11 [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-11|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-11]]\\
+Registration fee I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/036#36-2-13-5.6|36-2-13-5.6(a)]]
-School property by serious offender 35-42-4-13\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-13|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-13]]\\
-Registration fee IC 36-2-13-5.6\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/036#36-2-13-5.6|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/036#36-2-13-5.6]]
-=== 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? ===
-Yes, registered citizens may file a Verified Petition with the local court requesting an order for the removal of all information from the Sex Offender Registry or to require the person to register under less restrictive conditions.\\
+Yes, I.C. [[http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-22|11-8-8-22]]
-I.C. 11-8-8-22 Procedure for retroactive application of ameliorative statutes\\
-[[http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-22|http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-22]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
+=== What are the registration requirementd for someone who is visiting the state? ===
-Present as much as 7 out of 180 days or owns property there and returns at any time IC 11-8-8-7\\
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-7|11-8-8-7(a)(1)]]
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-7|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-7]]
-Additionally if you work in the state, or volunteer regularly for more than 3 consecutive days or 14 days in a 180 day period you must register that/those location/s.
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
-Present more than 15 days in a calendar year IC 11-8-8-7\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-7|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-7]]
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-7|11-8-8-7(a)(2), (3)]]
 ===== 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? ===
+**What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?**
--42-4-1 – 4-9\\
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-1|35-42-4-1 – 4-9]]\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-1|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-1]]\\
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-45-4|35-45-4-1 – 4-6]]\\
--45-4-1 – 4-6\\
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-49-3|35-49-3-1 – 3-4]]
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-45-4|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-45-4]]\\
--49-3-1 – 3-4\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-49-3|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-49-3]]
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
-Yes, all sexually violent predators (as defined in IC 35-38-1-7.5) have lifetime parole and must wear a monitoring device.\\
+Yes, all sexually violent predators convicted after a certain date (as defined in IC 35-38-1-7.5) have lifetime parole and must wear a monitoring device.\\
-I.C. 35-50-6-1(e)(1)\\
+However, monitoring is subjective and equipment frequently limited.\\
-[[http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/2/1/0/a/210a0b3d/TITLE35_AR50_ch6.pdf|http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/2/1/0/a/210a0b3d/TITLE35_AR50_ch6.pdf]]\\
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/laws/2017/ic/titles/35#35-50-6-1|35-50-6-1(e)(1)]]\\
-I.C. 35-38-1-7.5 Sexually violent predators\\
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/laws/2017/ic/titles/35#35-38-1-7.5|35-38-1-7.5(b)]]\\
-[[http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/1/6/4/5/164563c6/TITLE35_AR38_ch1.pdf|http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/1/6/4/5/164563c6/TITLE35_AR38_ch1.pdf]]
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/laws/2017/ic/titles/35#35-38-1-29|35-38-1-29(b), (c)]]
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
 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. ===
+-38-2-2.3\\
+[[https://iga.in.gov/laws/2017/ic/titles/35#35-38-2-2.3|https://iga.in.gov/laws/2017/ic/titles/35#35-38-2-2.3]]
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
-There are non directly associated with sex offenders, but because pedophilia is considered a mental illness the following applies:\\
+I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/laws/2017/ic/titles/12#12-26-1|12-26-1]]\\
-IC 12-26-1 Civil Commitment\\
+I.C. [[http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/012#12-26|12-26-7-5(a)]]
-IC 12-26-7-5 Civil Commitment - Mentally ill (this includes pedophilia)\\
-[[http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/012#12-26|http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/012#12-26]]
 === What is the age of consent? ===
-Age 16 35-42-4-3(d)\\
+Age 16, I.C. [[http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-3|35-42-4-3(d)]]
-[[http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-3|http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-3]]
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
--42-4-6\\
+I.C. [[http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-6|35-42-4-6(c)]]
-[[http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-6|http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/035#35-42-4-6]]
 ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
-Voter Bill of Rights\\
+[[https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/voters-rights/indiana-voters-bill-of-rights/|Voter Bill of Rights]]\\
-[[https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/voters-rights/indiana-voters-bill-of-rights/|https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/voters-rights/indiana-voters-bill-of-rights/]]
+\\
+Restorable after release from prison, can be done at BMV when obtaining a DL.
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
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 [[https://www.in.gov/idoc/3285.htm|https://www.in.gov/idoc/3285.htm ]]
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
 [[https://iga.in.gov/information/bill_becomes_law/|https://iga.in.gov/information/bill_becomes_law/]]\\
 [[https://iga.in.gov/faqs/|https://iga.in.gov/faqs/]]
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
+=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
 On this page, click “bills” tab in top right search area. Click on the search field and enter a search term or bill number.\\
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 [[https://www.chamberbloomington.org/|https://www.chamberbloomington.org/]]
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
-Senate Corrections and Criminal Law\\
+[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/corrections_and_criminal_law_3000|Senate Corrections and Criminal Law]]\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/corrections_and_criminal_law_3000|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/corrections_and_criminal_law_3000]]\\
+[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/judiciary_4200|Senate Judiciary]]\\
-Senate Judiciary\\
+[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/courts_and_criminal_code_0300|House Courts and Criminal Code]]\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/judiciary_4200|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/judiciary_4200]]\\
+[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/judiciary_1200|House Judiciary]]
-House Courts and Criminal Code\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/courts_and_criminal_code_0300|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/courts_and_criminal_code_0300]]\\
-House Judiciary\\
-[[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/judiciary_1200|https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/judiciary_1200]]
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-[[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]]
+Indiana Voices\\
+PO Box 66\\
+Syracuse, IN 46567-0066\\
+-662-0250\\
+[[http://indianarsol@gmail.com|http://indianarsol@gmail.com]]\\
+[[http://indianavoices.org/|http://indianavoices.org/]]
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
-None known
+Indiana CURE\\
+[[http://indianacure@gmail.com|http://indianacure@gmail.com]]\\
+[[https://www.indianacure.org/|https://www.indianacure.org/]]
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
-Response needed.
+Reform Alliance of Indiana\\
+Contact Maranda Williams\\
+[[http://maranda@reformalliance.com|http://maranda@reformalliance.com]]
 === Other helpful information ===