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===== New Jersey Laws Regarding Registration =====

=== Who must register? ===

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2C:7-2 ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

=== What information must registrants provide? ===

2C:7-4 ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===

90 days or yearly 2C:7-2e ++\\
15 yr(w/application to terminate)or life (implied, not stated) 2C:7-2f.,g. ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

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

Yes, 1 2 and 3. Tier 1 registers once annually and is not on the online registry. Tier 2 and 3 are online.

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

No.

=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===

Yes; Certain low and moderate risk offenses 2C:7-13 ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

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

No.

=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===

Internet access 2C:43-6.6 ++\\
Additional penalties 2C:43-3.6 ++\\
Regarding victim 2C:44-8 ++\\
“Youth-serving” org. 2C:7-23 ++\\
Community notification 2C:7-7 ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

=== 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 ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

=== 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),(5),(6), and (7) ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

=== 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),(5),(6), and (7) ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]


===== 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? ===

2C:43-6.8 (6)(7) ++\\
2C:43-7.2 (7)(8) ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

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

Yes. 2C:43-6.4 ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

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

For young adult offenders 2C:43-5. ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

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

30:4-27.25; 30:4-123.91 ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

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

16. 2C:14-2 ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

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

Yes. 2C:14-2 ++\\
[[https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu|https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu]]

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

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

If you are not serving a sentence of incarceration as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of this or another state or of the United States…, you can vote in New Jersey by completing a new voter registration form.\\
[[https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/voter-rights.shtml|https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/voter-rights.shtml]]

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

[[http://www.njsp.org/sex-offender-registry/faqs.shtml|http://www.njsp.org/sex-offender-registry/faqs.shtml]]\\
Also\\
[[https://www.nj.gov/lps/dcj/megan/citizens brochure.pdf|https://www.nj.gov/lps/dcj/megan/citizens%20brochure.pdf]]

=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===

The Lawmaking Process\\
[[https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/|https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/]]

=== 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.\\
[[https://www.njleg.state.nj.us|https://www.njleg.state.nj.us]]

=== Best keywords are: ===

“sex offense” "sex offender" and “sexual”

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

Tracking can be done using subscription service\\
[[https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-subscription|https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-subscription]]\\
Also Legiscan\\
[[https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A1217/2018|https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A1217/2018]]\\
And open states\\
[[https://openstates.org/nj/bills/|https://openstates.org/nj/bills/]]

=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===

Committees don’t have their own links. Go to the link below and click the committee from the list on the right.\\
Judiciary\\
Law and public safety\\
[[https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/Committees.asp?House=S|https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/Committees.asp?House=S]]

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

Senate and Assembly list of members\\
[[https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/abcroster.asp|https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/abcroster.asp ]]


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

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

New Jersey State Police\\
P.O. Box 7068\\
West Trenton, NJ 08628\\
609-882-2000

=== 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: ===

Two law firms advocating for Megan’s Law and sex offender/registry issues:\\
Maynard Law Office in Morristown\\
[[https://njlawattorney.com/|https://njlawattorney.com/]]

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

Response needed.

=== Other helpful information ===

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