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kentucky [2021/03/07 22:57] – [Kentucky Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbuskentucky [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)\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47954|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47954]]\\+[[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. 17.520\\ Duration life/20 yrs. 17.520\\
 [[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? ===
  
-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 assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  
-Response needed.+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.\\
 17.510(6)(b), (7)(b)\\ 17.510(6)(b), (7)(b)\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47954|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47954]]+[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54224]]
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-Residency, proximity 17.545\\ +No 
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=48243|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=48243]]\\+ 
 +=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? === 
 + 
 +17.545 Registrant prohibited from residing or being present in certain areas – Violations – Exception.\\ 
 +[[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\\
 [[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]]\\
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 [[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=45604|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=45604]]\\ [[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\\
-[[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]]
-There is an act to create a fee, but we can’t find any indication it has been implemented.\\ +
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/record/16RS/HB575.htm|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/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? ===
  
 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? ===
  
-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 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=47954|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47954]] +[[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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 Yes 532.110\\ Yes 532.110\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=20048|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/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\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=39556|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/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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 === 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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 [[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\\ +How A Bill Becomes Law in Kentucky\\ 
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/legproc/how_law.htm|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/legproc/how_law.htm]]\\ +[[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]]\\
-The Legislative Process (for kids)\\ +
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kidspages/beagle%20book.pdf|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kidspages/beagle%20book.pdf]]\\+
 Inside The Legislative Branch Of Kentucky State Government\\ Inside The Legislative Branch Of Kentucky State Government\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/lrcpubs/Inside%20Legislative%20Branch.pdf|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/lrcpubs/Inside%20Legislative%20Branch.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 about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
  
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===+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.
  
-Search by key words.\\ +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://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/lrcsearch|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/lrcsearch]]\\ +[[https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=KY&keyword=%22sex+offender%22|https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=KY&keyword=%22sex+offender%22]]
-Free service but must create account:\\ +
-[[https://kentucky.gov/Services/Pages/billwatch.aspx|https://kentucky.gov/Services/Pages/billwatch.aspx]]+
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
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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\\
 +[[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\\
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/committee/Interim%20Joint/Judiciary/home.htm|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/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\\ +
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/committee/Interim%20Joint/HWFS/home.htm|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/committee/Interim%20Joint/HWFS/home.htm]]+
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-[[https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/whoswho/email.htm|https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/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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 === 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: ===
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