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kentucky [2025/12/06 16:05] – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] josiahkkentucky [2026/08/19 20:37] (current) – josiahk
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 [[https://casetext.com/statute/kentucky-revised-statutes/title-3-executive-branch/chapter-17-public-safety/sex-offender-registration/section-17520-period-of-registration|https://casetext.com/statute/kentucky-revised-statutes/title-3-executive-branch/chapter-17-public-safety/sex-offender-registration/section-17520-period-of-registration]] [[https://casetext.com/statute/kentucky-revised-statutes/title-3-executive-branch/chapter-17-public-safety/sex-offender-registration/section-17520-period-of-registration|https://casetext.com/statute/kentucky-revised-statutes/title-3-executive-branch/chapter-17-public-safety/sex-offender-registration/section-17520-period-of-registration]]
  
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===+=== What information must be provided? ===
  
 17.580\\ 17.580\\
 [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47956|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47956]] [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47956|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47956]]
  
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
  
 Every 2 years 17.510(4)\\ Every 2 years 17.510(4)\\
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 [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47955|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47955]] [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47955|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47955]]
  
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
  
 No but there are two levels of registration: Lifetime and 20 years\\ No but there are two levels of registration: Lifetime and 20 years\\
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 [[https://casetext.com/statute/kentucky-revised-statutes/title-3-executive-branch/chapter-17-public-safety/sex-offender-registration/section-17520-period-of-registration|https://casetext.com/statute/kentucky-revised-statutes/title-3-executive-branch/chapter-17-public-safety/sex-offender-registration/section-17520-period-of-registration]] [[https://casetext.com/statute/kentucky-revised-statutes/title-3-executive-branch/chapter-17-public-safety/sex-offender-registration/section-17520-period-of-registration|https://casetext.com/statute/kentucky-revised-statutes/title-3-executive-branch/chapter-17-public-safety/sex-offender-registration/section-17520-period-of-registration]]
  
-=== 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? ===
  
 Juveniles appear to have no requirement to register unless so ordered in another state.\\ Juveniles appear to have no requirement to register unless so ordered in another state.\\
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 No No
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
 17.545 Registrant prohibited from residing or being present in certain areas – Violations – Exception.\\ 17.545 Registrant prohibited from residing or being present in certain areas – Violations – Exception.\\
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 [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47631|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47631]] [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47631|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47631]]
  
-=== 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? ===
  
 No. No.
  
-=== 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? ===
  
 No answer found. No answer found.
  
-=== 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? ===
  
 Within 5 working days 17.510(7)(a)\\ Within 5 working days 17.510(7)(a)\\
 [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224]] [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224]]
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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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 510.020(b)(3).\\ 510.020(b)(3).\\
 [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632]] [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632]]
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 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 [[https://corrections.ky.gov/About/cpp/Documents/27/CPP%2027-30-01.pdf|https://corrections.ky.gov/About/cpp/Documents/27/CPP%2027-30-01.pdf]] [[https://corrections.ky.gov/About/cpp/Documents/27/CPP%2027-30-01.pdf|https://corrections.ky.gov/About/cpp/Documents/27/CPP%2027-30-01.pdf]]
  
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
  
 How A Bill Becomes Law in Kentucky\\ How A Bill Becomes Law in Kentucky\\
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 [[https://legislature.ky.gov/LRC/Publications/Documents/Inside Legislative Branch.pdf|https://legislature.ky.gov/LRC/Publications/Documents/Inside Legislative Branch.pdf]] [[https://legislature.ky.gov/LRC/Publications/Documents/Inside Legislative Branch.pdf|https://legislature.ky.gov/LRC/Publications/Documents/Inside Legislative Branch.pdf]]
  
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===+=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
  
 Go to [[https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislation/Pages/default.aspx|https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislation/Pages/default.aspx]] and click on “Bills.” Then click “Find a Bill.” You have to already know a bill number. Go to [[https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislation/Pages/default.aspx|https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislation/Pages/default.aspx]] and click on “Bills.” Then click “Find a Bill.” You have to already know a bill number.
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 [[https://kyyouth.org/bill-tracker/|https://kyyouth.org/bill-tracker/]] [[https://kyyouth.org/bill-tracker/|https://kyyouth.org/bill-tracker/]]
  
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
  
 Health and family services\\ Health and family services\\
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === 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\\ +[[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]]
-888-997-7765.\\ +
-Email NARSOL]]+
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
kentucky.txt · Last modified: 2026/08/19 20:37 by josiahk