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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.+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 ===== ===== Indiana Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
-=== Who must register? ===+**Who must register?**
  
-11-8-8-4.5\\ +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]]\\ +
-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]]+
  
 === What information must be provided? === === What information must be provided? ===
  
-11-8-8-8\\ +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 information be verified? 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 by levels/tiers? === === Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
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  <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]]+
  
 === Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
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 === Is there a registration fee? === === Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-Yes, by county, up to $50 annually. Address change fee of $5 per change.\\ +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)]]
-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 even after supervision ends? === === 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? === === Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
  
-Yes, but it only allows individuals to petition for removal from the registry—or for reduced registration requirements—if a change in law **after June 30, 2007** means their conduct would no longer require registration or would require it under less restrictive conditions, including but not limited to claims of ex post facto punishment.\\ +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 are the registration requirementd for someone 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 are the registration requirements for someone 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\\ +I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/011#11-8-8-7|11-8-8-7(a)(2), (3)]]
-[[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]]+
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== 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?**
  
-35-42-4-1 – 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]]\\ 
-35-45-4-1 – 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]]\\ +
-35-49-3-1 – 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? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 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.\\ 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.\\
 However, monitoring is subjective and equipment frequently limited.\\ However, monitoring is subjective and equipment frequently limited.\\
-I.C. 35-50-6-1(e)(1)\\ +I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/laws/2017/ic/titles/35#35-50-6-1|35-50-6-1(e)(1)]]\\ 
-[[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#35-38-1-7.5|35-38-1-7.5(b)]]\\ 
-I.C. 35-38-1-7.5 Sexually violent predators\\ +I.C. [[https://iga.in.gov/laws/2017/ic/titles/35#35-38-1-29|35-38-1-29(b), (c)]]
-[[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]]+
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
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 === What are the state civil commitment laws? === === 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? === === 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]] +
- +
-However, many sexual offenses are applicable to acts committed by someone over 18 on someone under 18. (Not 16)+
  
 === 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? ===
  
-35-42-4-6\\ +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 ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === === 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. Restorable after release from prison, can be done at BMV when obtaining a DL.
  
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 === What are the important legislative committees for our issues? === === 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: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
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