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kentucky [2018/11/18 23:06] – Added two new questions about registrant levels and risk assessment (with placeholder answers) zyinkentucky [2025/12/06 16:05] (current) – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] josiahk
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 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-17.510\\ +Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.520\\ 
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=46774|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=46774]]\\ +[[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]]
-KRS 17.500 to 17.580\\ +
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=1251|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=1251]]+
  
 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
 17.580\\ 17.580\\
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=1275|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=1275]]+[[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 they register? And for how long? ===
  
 Every 2 years 17.510(4)\\ Every 2 years 17.510(4)\\
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=46774|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=46774]]\\ +[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224]]\\ 
-Duration life/20 yrs. K.R.S. § 17.520\\ +Duration life/20 yrs. 17.520\\ 
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=39603|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=39603]]+[[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 registrants by levels/tiers? ===
  
-Response needed.+No but there are two levels of registration: Lifetime and 20 years\\ 
 +Ky. Rev. Stat. § 17.520\\ 
 +[[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 assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
  
-Response needed.+No
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-Juveniles appear to have no requirement to register unless so ordered in another state 17.510(6)(b), (7)(b)\\ +Juveniles appear to have no requirement to register unless so ordered in another state.\\ 
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=46774|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=46774]]+17.510(6)(b), (7)(b)\\ 
 +[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224]] 
 + 
 +=== Is there a registration fee? === 
 + 
 +No
  
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
  
-Residency, proximity 17.545\\ +17.545 Registrant prohibited from residing or being present in certain areas – Violations – Exception.\\ 
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/statutes/statute.aspx?id=1256|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/statutes/statute.aspx?id=1256]]\\+[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53981|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53981]]\\
 Public notification 17.580\\ Public notification 17.580\\
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=1275|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=1275]]\\+[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47956|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47956]]\\
 Employment 17.165\\ Employment 17.165\\
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=1219|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=1219]]\\+[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=45604|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=45604]]\\
 Social networking, filming minors 17.546\\ Social networking, filming minors 17.546\\
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=42073|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=42073]]\\ +[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47631|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47631]]
-There is an act to create a fee, but we can’t find any indication it has been implemented.\\ +
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/16RS/HB575.htm|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/16RS/HB575.htm]]+
  
 === 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? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
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 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
  
-Cannot find it addressed.+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 is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense 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)\\
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=46774|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=46774]]+[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224]] 
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 510.0.34, 0.40 - 510.155\\ 510.0.34, 0.40 - 510.155\\
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39376|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39376]]+[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39376|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39376]]
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 Yes 532.110\\ Yes 532.110\\
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=20048|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=20048]]+[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=55481|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=55481]]
  
 532.060\\ 532.060\\
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=39556|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=39556]]+[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54992|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54992]] 
 + 
 +=== 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. === 
 + 
 +[[https://corrections.ky.gov/Probation-and-Parole/Pages/Information-for-Offenders.aspx|https://corrections.ky.gov/Probation-and-Parole/Pages/Information-for-Offenders.aspx]]
  
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 Age 16 510.020\\ Age 16 510.020\\
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=40849|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=40849]]+[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47632]]
  
 === 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? ===
  
-No.+Yes\\ 
 +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]] 
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
  
-[[http://kspsor.state.ky.us/Home/FAQ|http://kspsor.state.ky.us/Home/FAQ]].\\ +[[http://kspsor.state.ky.us/Home/FAQ|http://kspsor.state.ky.us/Home/FAQ]]\\ 
-[[http://governors.e-archives.ky.gov/_govpatton/dec_2003/gov.state.ky.us/cabinets/kentuckystatepolice.org/sor.htm|http://governors.e-archives.ky.gov/_govpatton/dec_2003/gov.state.ky.us/cabinets/kentuckystatepolice.org/sor.htm]]\\ +[[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/communityinfo/Policies%20and%20Procedures/Documents/CH27/27-30-01%20-%20Sex%20Offender%20Registration.pdf|https://corrections.ky.gov/communityinfo/Policies%20and%20Procedures/Documents/CH27/27-30-01%20-%20Sex%20Offender%20Registration.pdf]]+
  
 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legproc/how_law.htm|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legproc/how_law.htm]]\\ +How A Bill Becomes Law in Kentucky\\ 
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kidspages/beagle%20book.pdf|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kidspages/beagle%20book.pdf]]\\ +[[https://kyma.org/shared/content/uploads/2015/11/How-Bills-Become-Law-in-Kentucky-original.pdf|https://kyma.org/shared/content/uploads/2015/11/How-Bills-Become-Law-in-Kentucky-original.pdf]]\\ 
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/lrcpubs/Inside%20Legislative%20Branch.pdf|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/lrcpubs/Inside%20Legislative%20Branch.pdf]]+Inside The Legislative Branch Of Kentucky State Government\\ 
 +[[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 regarding sexual offense issues? ===
  
-Search by key words.\\ +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. 
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/lrcsearch|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/lrcsearch]]\\ + 
-Free service but must create account:\\ +Easier to go to LegiScan, enter Kentucky as the state, and use the terms (IN quotes) “sexual offense,” “sex offense,” “sex offender” to see bills.\\ 
-[[https://kentucky.gov/Services/Pages/billwatch.aspx|https://kentucky.gov/Services/Pages/billwatch.aspx]]+[[https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=KY&keyword=%22sex+offender%22|https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=KY&keyword=%22sex+offender%22]]
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
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 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
  
 +Health and family services\\
 +[[https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=344&CommitteeType=House+Standing+Committee|https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=344&CommitteeType=House+Standing+Committee]]\\
 +\\
 Joint judiciary\\ Joint judiciary\\
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/committee/Interim%20Joint/Judiciary/home.htm|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/committee/Interim%20Joint/Judiciary/home.htm]] +[[https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=78&CommitteeType=Senate%20Standing%20Committee|https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=78&CommitteeType=Senate%20Standing%20Committee]]
- +
-Health, welfare, family services\\ +
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/committee/Interim%20Joint/HWFS/home.htm|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/committee/Interim%20Joint/HWFS/home.htm]]+
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-[[http://www.lrc.ky.gov/whoswho/email.htm|http://www.lrc.ky.gov/whoswho/email.htm ]]+[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/findyourlegislator/findyourlegislator.html|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/findyourlegislator/findyourlegislator.html]]\\ 
 +\\ 
 +Contact information for state registry office\\ 
 +[[http://kspsor.state.ky.us/Home/Contact|http://kspsor.state.ky.us/Home/Contact]]
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Contact information for state registry office === === Contact information for state registry office ===
  
-1266 Louisville Road\\ 
-Frankfort, KY 40601\\ 
-502) 227-8700\\ 
 [[http://kspsor.state.ky.us/Home/Contact|http://kspsor.state.ky.us/Home/Contact ]] [[http://kspsor.state.ky.us/Home/Contact|http://kspsor.state.ky.us/Home/Contact ]]
  
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-None yet.+[[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]]
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
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