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| + | //While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https:// | ||
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| + | //**++ All statute links end up on the same search page. To get to a specific statute, type in EXACTLY the statute as written. (2C:7-2) in the “Simple Search” field, and click “Search.” You will get several choices sometimes but ONE of them will be an exact match.** // | ||
| ===== New Jersey Laws Regarding Registration ===== | ===== New Jersey Laws Regarding Registration ===== | ||
| === Who must register? === | === Who must register? === | ||
| - | The offenses requiring registration include aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, criminal sexual contact if the victim is minor, endangering the welfare of a child by engaging in sexual conduct which would impair or debauch the morals of the child, endangering the welfare of a child through acts involving pornography featuring a child, promoting prostitution of a child, luring or enticing, kidnapping, criminal restraint, and false imprisonment if the victim is a minor and the offender is not a parent of the victim.\\ | + | //**(See ++ above and at bottom of page for how to find the statute!)** // \\ |
| - | //**(See ++ at bottom of page for how to find the statute!)** // \\ | + | |
| 2C:7-2 ++\\ | 2C:7-2 ++\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === What information must registrants provide? === | === What information must registrants provide? === | ||
| 2C:7-4 ++\\ | 2C:7-4 ++\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === | === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === | ||
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| 90 days or yearly 2C:7-2e ++\\ | 90 days or yearly 2C:7-2e ++\\ | ||
| 15 yr(w/ | 15 yr(w/ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
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| + | === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/ | ||
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| + | Yes, 1 2 and 3. Tier 1 registers once annually and is not on the online registry. Tier 2 and 3 are online. | ||
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| + | === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? | ||
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| + | No. | ||
| === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === | === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === | ||
| Yes; Certain low and moderate risk offenses 2C:7-13 ++\\ | Yes; Certain low and moderate risk offenses 2C:7-13 ++\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
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| + | === Is there a registration fee? === | ||
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| + | No. | ||
| === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? | === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? | ||
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| “Youth-serving” org. 2C:7-23 ++\\ | “Youth-serving” org. 2C:7-23 ++\\ | ||
| Community notification 2C:7-7 ++\\ | Community notification 2C:7-7 ++\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === 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? === | ||
| Some registrants may petition. In each case, a motion must be filed in Superior Court with notice to the prosecutor. Prosecutor may object to removal. See section 2C:7-2, paragraphs f and g ++\\ | Some registrants may petition. In each case, a motion must be filed in Superior Court with notice to the prosecutor. Prosecutor may object to removal. See section 2C:7-2, paragraphs f and g ++\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === 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? === | ||
| Implied 10 days; never spelled out if just visiting 2C:7-2 c.(3), | Implied 10 days; never spelled out if just visiting 2C:7-2 c.(3), | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === 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 10 days if in the state 14 consecutive or 30 aggregate days in a year. 2C:7-2 c.(3), | Within 10 days if in the state 14 consecutive or 30 aggregate days in a year. 2C:7-2 c.(3), | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| - | ===== ===== | ||
| ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== | ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== | ||
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| 2C:43-6.8 (6)(7) ++\\ | 2C:43-6.8 (6)(7) ++\\ | ||
| 2C:43-7.2 (7)(8) ++\\ | 2C:43-7.2 (7)(8) ++\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | ||
| Yes. 2C:43-6.4 ++\\ | Yes. 2C:43-6.4 ++\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | ||
| For young adult offenders 2C:43-5. ++\\ | For young adult offenders 2C:43-5. ++\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === What are the state civil commitment laws? === | === What are the state civil commitment laws? === | ||
| 30:4-27.25; 30:4-123.91 ++\\ | 30:4-27.25; 30:4-123.91 ++\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === What is the age of consent? === | === What is the age of consent? === | ||
| 16. 2C:14-2 ++\\ | 16. 2C:14-2 ++\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === 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? === | ||
| Yes. 2C:14-2 ++\\ | Yes. 2C:14-2 ++\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
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| ===== 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? === | ||
| - | Any person who is no longer in prison, on parole, or on probation | + | If you are not serving a sentence of incarceration |
| - | [[http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/ | + | [[https://www.state.nj.us/ |
| === 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:// | [[http:// | ||
| - | Also \\ | + | Also\\ |
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | ||
| - | Response needed.\\ | + | The Lawmaking Process\\ |
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | ||
| Start on legislature home page. In “Bill Search” area, use keywords to locate legislation in either state senate or state assembly.\\ | Start on legislature home page. In “Bill Search” area, use keywords to locate legislation in either state senate or state assembly.\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| === Best keywords are: === | === Best keywords are: === | ||
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| Tracking can be done using subscription service\\ | Tracking can be done using subscription service\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| Also Legiscan\\ | Also Legiscan\\ | ||
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||
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| === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | ||
| - | Committees don’t have their own links; go to the links provided | + | Committees don’t have their own links. Go to the link below and click the committee from the list on the right.\\ |
| Judiciary\\ | Judiciary\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | ||
| Law and public safety\\ | Law and public safety\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| - | Women and children\\ | + | |
| - | [[http:// | + | |
| === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === | === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === | ||
| - | Response needed.\\ | + | Senate and Assembly list of members\\ |
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| - | ===== ===== | ||
| ===== Other Useful State Information ===== | ===== Other Useful State Information ===== | ||
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| === Contact information for state registry office === | === Contact information for state registry office === | ||
| - | New Jersey State Police \\ | + | New Jersey State Police\\ |
| P.O. Box 7068\\ | P.O. Box 7068\\ | ||
| West Trenton, NJ 08628\\ | West Trenton, NJ 08628\\ | ||
| - | 609-882-2000\\ | + | 609-882-2000 |
| === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === | === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === | ||
| - | None at this time. | + | [[https:// |
| + | 888-997-7765.\\ | ||
| + | Email NARSOL]] | ||
| === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === | === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === | ||
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| Two law firms advocating for Megan’s Law and sex offender/ | Two law firms advocating for Megan’s Law and sex offender/ | ||
| Maynard Law Office in Morristown\\ | Maynard Law Office in Morristown\\ | ||
| - | [[http:// | + | [[https:// |
| - | Brickfield & Donohue in Bergen County\\ | + | |
| - | [[http:// | + | |
| === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === | === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === | ||
| - | Response needed.\\ | + | Response needed. |
| - | [[http:// | + | |
| === Other helpful information === | === Other helpful information === | ||
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