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===== New Hampshire Laws Regarding Registration =====

=== Who must register? ===

651-B:2\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm]]\\
651-B:1.VII\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm]]

=== What information must be provided? ===

651-B:4.III/IV\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm]]

=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===

Quarterly/semiannually 651-B:4.I\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm]]\\
Duration 10yrs/life 651-B:6\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm]]

=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===

Yes, tier I, tier II, and tier III.\\
Chapter 651-B - Registration of criminal offenders, sections VIII, IX, and X.\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-mrg.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-mrg.htm]]

=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===

651-B:6 - Duration of Registration\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-6.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-6.htm]]

=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===

Yes, only those with certain offenses are on the public list 651-B:7\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm]]

=== Is there a registration fee? ===

Yes\\
$50 annually\\
Saf-C 5504.07\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/saf-c5500.html|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/saf-c5500.html ]]

=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===

Online identifiers 651-B:4-a\\
Registration fee 651-B:11\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm]]

=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===

Tier I and tier II offenders wishing to be removed from the public registry may appeal for removal, which includes a risk assessment.\\
651-B:6 - Duration of Registration, section III (2) and (3)\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-mrg.htm#:~:text=Section%20651%2DB%3A3&text=Community%3B%20Duties.%20%E2%80%93-,I.,to%20report%20under%20this%20chapter|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-mrg.htm#:~:text=Section%20651%2DB%3A3&text=Community%3B%20Duties.%20%E2%80%93-,I.,to%20report%20under%20this%20chapter]]

=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===

None specified.

=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===

no time frame given. 651-B:2.III Language used is “Upon receipt from any out-of-state law enforcement agency of information that a sex offender or offender against children has moved to New Hampshire, the division shall register such person and shall include the relevant information in the SOR system.”\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-2.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-2.htm]]\\
651-B:3(b)II\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-3.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-3.htm]]\\
651-B:4.II\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-4.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-4.htm]]

===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====

=== What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===

Registry infractions 651-B:9 651-B:6\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm]]\\
632-A:10-a\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/632-A/632-A-10-a.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/632-A/632-A-10-a.htm]]\\
639:2; 639:3(III)\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII.htm]]\\
644:9-a\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/644/644-9-a.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/644/644-9-a.htm]]\\
645\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII-645.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII-645.htm]]\\
649-A\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII-649-A.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII-649-A.htm]]\\
649-B\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII-649-B.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII-649-B.htm]]\\
650:2\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/650/650-2.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/650/650-2.htm]]\\
169-B:41\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XII/169-B/169-B-41.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XII/169-B/169-B-41.htm]]

=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===

No.

=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===

No.

=== 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://www.courts.nh.gov/documents/conditions-release-probation-individual-plan|https://www.courts.nh.gov/documents/conditions-release-probation-individual-plan]]

=== What are the state civil commitment laws? ===

135-E\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-X-135-E.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-X-135-E.htm ]]

=== What is the age of consent? ===

Age 16 632-A:4.I(b)\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/632-A/632-A-4.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/632-A/632-A-4.htm]]

=== Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===

632-A:4.I(b)\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/632-A/632-A-4.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/632-A/632-A-4.htm]]

===== Info for State Advocates =====

=== Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===

Yes as long as not actually in prison. 607-A:2\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LIX/607-A/607-A-2.htm|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LIX/607-A/607-A-2.htm]]

=== What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===

[[https://business.nh.gov/nsor/|https://business.nh.gov/nsor/]]\\
[[https://www.snhu.edu/consumer-information/student-assistance-program/sexual-offender-registry-information|https://www.snhu.edu/consumer-information/student-assistance-program/sexual-offender-registry-information]]\\
[[https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/justice-information-bureau/criminal-offenders-faqs|https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/justice-information-bureau/criminal-offenders-faqs]]

=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===

[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/misc/legprocess.html|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/misc/legprocess.html]]\\
[[https://www.nh.gov/almanac/bills.htm|https://www.nh.gov/almanac/bills.htm]]\\
[[https://www.nhnonprofits.org/sites/default/files/documents/final_summary_leg_process_nov_2010_with_active_links.pdf|https://www.nhnonprofits.org/sites/default/files/documents/final_summary_leg_process_nov_2010_with_active_links.pdf]]

=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===

General Court Of New Hampshire page (with reference links to Bills, Laws, Legislation, Senators, etc)\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/]]

=== Best keywords are: ===

Sexual assault, sexual

=== How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===

[[https://www.citizenscount.org/how-to/advocate/how-do-i-follow-bill-nh-legislatures-website|https://www.citizenscount.org/how-to/advocate/how-do-i-follow-bill-nh-legislatures-website]]\\
Legiscan\\
[[https://legiscan.com/NH|https://legiscan.com/NH]]

=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===

Senate Judiciary\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/Senate/committees/committee_details.aspx?cc=S10|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/Senate/committees/committee_details.aspx?cc=S10]]\\
Criminal justice and public safety\\
[[http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/committeedetails.aspx?code=H26|http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/committeedetails.aspx?code=H26]]\\
House Standing Committees\\
[[http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/standingcommittees.aspx|http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/standingcommittees.aspx]]\\
General Court Of New Hampshire\\
[[http://gencourt.state.nh.us/|http://gencourt.state.nh.us/]]

=== Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===

Senate\\
[[https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate/|https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate/]]\\
House\\
[[https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/|https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/]]

===== Other Useful State Information =====

=== Contact information for state registry office ===

33 Hazen Drive\\
Concord, NH 03305\\
E-mail: SPHeadquarters@dos.nh.gov\\
Multiple phone numbers found at link\\
[[https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/contact-us|https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/contact-us]]

=== 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\\ 888-997-7765.\\ Email NARSOL]]

=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===

old but good\\
[[http://cursor.eprci.com/|http://cursor.eprci.com/]]

=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===

Response needed.

=== Other helpful information ===

[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/new-hampshire/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/new-hampshire/]]