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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://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
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 ===== Ohio Laws Regarding Registration ===== ===== Ohio Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
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 2950.04\\ 2950.04\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04]]+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.04|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.04]]
  
 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
 2950.04C.\\ 2950.04C.\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04]]+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.04|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.04]]
  
 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
  
 Based on tiers,every 90 days/180 days/yearly 2950.06 B.\\ Based on tiers,every 90 days/180 days/yearly 2950.06 B.\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.06|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.06]]\\+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.06|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.06]]\\
 Duration 15/20/life\\ Duration 15/20/life\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.07|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.07]]+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.07|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.07]] 
 + 
 +=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? === 
 + 
 +Yes, starting in 2007 (2950.031) Ohio uses tiers: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III.\\ 
 +2950: SEXUAL PREDATORS, HABITUAL SEX OFFENDERS, SEXUALLY ORIENTED OFFENDERS Parts (E), (F), (G)\\ 
 +[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-2950|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-2950]] 
 + 
 +=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? === 
 + 
 +Not now. Prior to 2007, Ohio used a risk assessment based system (levels-oriented, habitual, & predator).\\ 
 +2950.031: The change in 2007\\ 
 +[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.031|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.031]]
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
 No. No.
 +
 +=== Is there a registration fee? ===
 +
 +Yes\\
 +Varies across OH counties; $100 initial registration, $25 each time thereafter but no more than $100 annual.\\
 +Ohio Revised Code Title 3, Chapter 311\\
 +[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-311.171|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-311.171]]
  
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
  
 Residence 2950.034\\ Residence 2950.034\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.034|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.034]]\\+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.034|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.034]]\\
 Notification to victim 2950.10\\ Notification to victim 2950.10\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.10|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.10]]\\+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.10|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.10]]\\
 Neighborhood notification 2950.11\\ Neighborhood notification 2950.11\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.11|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.11]]+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.11|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.11]]\\ 
 +Fees 211.172, 172\\ 
 +[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-311.171|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-311.171]]\\ 
 +[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-311.172|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-311.172]]
  
 === 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? ===
  
 Yes 2950.15\\ Yes 2950.15\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.15|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.15]]+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.15|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.15]]
  
 === 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? ===
  
 Within 3 days if “temporarily domiciled” for 3 days 2950.04 (A)(4)\\ Within 3 days if “temporarily domiciled” for 3 days 2950.04 (A)(4)\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04]]+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.04|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.04]]
  
 === 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 3 days 2950.04 (A)(4)\\ Within 3 days 2950.04 (A)(4)\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04]]+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.04|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2950.04]]
  
-=====   ===== 
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 2907.02 - 2907.09 then click ‘next’\\ 2907.02 - 2907.09 then click ‘next’\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.02|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.02]]<\\+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2907.02|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2907.02]]\\
 2905.01 – 2905.05 then click ‘next’\\ 2905.01 – 2905.05 then click ‘next’\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2905.01|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2905.01]]\\+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2905.01|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2905.01]]\\
 2907.19, ff\\ 2907.19, ff\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.19|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.19]]+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2907.19|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2907.19]]
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 Age 16 2907.04\\ Age 16 2907.04\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.04|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.04]]+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2907.04|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2907.04]]
  
 === 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, at least 13 with someone under 18; 2907.04\\ Yes, at least 13 with someone under 18; 2907.04\\
-[[http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.04|http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.04]]+[[https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2907.04|https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2907.04]]
  
-=====   ===== 
  
 ===== 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? ===
  
-Yes, after release from prison  \\+Yes, after release from prison\\
 [[https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/voters/voter-eligibility-residency-reqs/#convicted|https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/voters/voter-eligibility-residency-reqs/#convicted]] [[https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/voters/voter-eligibility-residency-reqs/#convicted|https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/voters/voter-eligibility-residency-reqs/#convicted]]
  
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
  
-Here are three county pages: \\+Here are three county pages:\\
 [[https://washingtoncountysheriff.org/sex-offenders/|https://washingtoncountysheriff.org/sex-offenders/]]\\ [[https://washingtoncountysheriff.org/sex-offenders/|https://washingtoncountysheriff.org/sex-offenders/]]\\
 [[https://sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov/services/sex-offender-registry/|https://sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov/services/sex-offender-registry/]]\\ [[https://sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov/services/sex-offender-registry/|https://sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov/services/sex-offender-registry/]]\\
-[[http://meigssheriff.org/community/sexual-offenders-esorn|http://meigssheriff.org/community/sexual-offenders-esorn]]+[[https://www.rittgers.com/Criminal-Defense/Sex-Offenses/Ohio-Sex-Offenses-FAQ.shtml|https://www.rittgers.com/Criminal-Defense/Sex-Offenses/Ohio-Sex-Offenses-FAQ.shtml ]]
  
 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +[[https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/publications/the-legislative-process|https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/publications/the-legislative-process]]
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
  
-Under subject, choose crimes, sex offenses  \\ +Enter keywords\\ 
-[[https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/search-legislation?9|https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/search-legislation?9]]\\ +[[https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/search?generalAssembly=136|https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/search?generalAssembly=136]]\\ 
-Can search from home page if you know bill #  \\+Can search from home page if you know bill #\\
 [[https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/?4|https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/?4]] [[https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/?4|https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/?4]]
  
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
  
-Must create account \\+Must create account\\
 [[https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/authentication/sign-in?7|https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/authentication/sign-in?7]] [[https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/authentication/sign-in?7|https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/authentication/sign-in?7]]
  
 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
  
-House criminal justice \\ 
-[[http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/criminal-justice|http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/criminal-justice]]\\ 
-House government accountability and oversight \\ 
-[[http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/government-accountability-and-oversight|http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/government-accountability-and-oversight]]\\ 
 Senate Judiciary\\ Senate Judiciary\\
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]\\ +[[http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/judiciary|http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/judiciary]]\\ 
-Senate Government Accountability and Oversight\\ +Senate Government Oversight and Reform\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/government-oversight-and-reform|http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/government-oversight-and-reform ]]
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-[[https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislators/legislator-directory |https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislators/legislator-directory ]]+Under "Legislators" tab select "House Directory" or "Senate Directory"\\ 
 +[[https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/|https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/]] 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Other Useful State Information ===== 
 + 
 +=== Contact information for state registry office === 
 + 
 +[[http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_contact.php?office=55149|http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_contact.php?office=55149]] 
 + 
 +=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === 
 + 
 +OHRSOL is a NARSOL affiliate:\\ 
 +[[https://ohrsol.com/|https://ohrsol.com/]] 
 + 
 +=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: === 
 + 
 +Reform Ohio\\ 
 +[[http://reformohio.blogspot.com/p/about-reform-ohio.html|http://reformohio.blogspot.com/p/about-reform-ohio.html ]] 
 + 
 +=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === 
 + 
 +Public defender’s office\\ 
 +[[http://opd.ohio.gov/The-Library/Criminal-Law-Casebook/Sex-Offenders-and-Sexual-Predator-Laws|http://opd.ohio.gov/The-Library/Criminal-Law-Casebook/Sex-Offenders-and-Sexual-Predator-Laws]] 
 + 
 +=== Other helpful information ===
  
-=====   =====+[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/ohio/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/ohio/]]
  
  
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