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===== North Carolina Laws Regarding Registration =====

=== Who must register? ===

G.S. § 14-208.6\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6.pdf]]\\
§ 14-208.7\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf]]\\
Certain juveniles § 14-208.6B\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6B.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6B.pdf]]

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

G.S. § 14-208.7.b\\
[[https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7|https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7]]

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

Semi-annually G.S. § 14-208.9A(a))\\
[[https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_14/gs_14-208.9a.html|https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_14/gs_14-208.9a.html]]\\
Duration: life § 14 208.23\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.23.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.23.pdf]]\\
30 / may petition off after 10 § 14-208.7\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf]]

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

Four categories: "regular" registrant, recidivists, aggravated sex offenders, and sexual violent predators.

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

Yes. The levels are: High, Moderate, Low, Not Applicable, and Undetermined.\\
Offender Risk Level Description. See II.A., pdf pg. 2\\
[[https://smart.ojp.gov/sorna-implementation-status/north-dakota-hny.pdf|https://smart.ojp.gov/sorna-implementation-status/north-dakota-hny.pdf]]

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

delinquent juveniles G.S. § 14-208.29\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.29.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.29.pdf]]

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

No

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

Residency Restrictions (G.S. § 14-208.16)\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.16.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.16.pdf]]\\
Restrictions on Certain Activities Involving Minors (G.S. § 14-208.17)\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.17.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.17.pdf]]\\
Commercial Driver’s License Restriction (G.S. § l4-208.l9A)\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.19A.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.19A.pdf]]\\
Premises restrictions (G.S. § 14-208.18)\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.18.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.18.pdf]]\\
Restrictions on Access to Certain Social Networking Web Sites (G.S. § 14-202.5) (No longer applies since Packingham vs. North Carolina was settled by the Supreme Court)\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-202.5.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-202.5.pdf]]\\
Restriction on Obtaining/Renewing EMS Credentials G.S. § 131E- 159(h)\\
[[https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_131E/GS_131E-159.pdf|https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_131E/GS_131E-159.pdf]]\\
Restriction on Issuance or Renewal of Funeral License G.S. § 90-210.25B\\
[[https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_90/GS_90-210.25B.pdf|https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_90/GS_90-210.25B.pdf]]

=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===

Yes; after 10 yrs for 30 yr registrants § 14-208.12A\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.12A.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.12A.pdf]]\\
juveniles: § 14-208.30.\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.30.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.30.pdf]]

=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===

In state 15 days; G.S. 14 208.7.a\\
[[https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7|https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7]]

=== 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 business days of establishing residence or in state 15 days; § 14-208.7.a\\
[[https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7|https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7]]


===== 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? ===

RG.S. 14-27.21 – G.S. 14-27.33 under article 7B\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/gascripts/statutes/StatutesTOC.pl?Chapter=0014|https://www.ncleg.gov/gascripts/statutes/StatutesTOC.pl?Chapter=0014]]

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

No.

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

Yes; § 15A-1340.11.\\
[[http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=15A-1340.11|http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=15A-1340.11]]

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

None.

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

Age 16; § 14-27.25.\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.25.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.25.pdf]]

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

Yes; § 14-27.30\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.30.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.30.pdf]]

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

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

Yes; automatically restored upon completion of all supervised release\\
[[https://www.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration/north-carolina|https://www.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration/north-carolina]]

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

Sex Offender Registration in North Carolina\\
[[https://www.ncsbi.gov/Docs/SOR/SexOffenderRegPrograms.aspx|https://www.ncsbi.gov/Docs/SOR/SexOffenderRegPrograms.aspx]]\\
[[https://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov/disclaimer.aspx|https://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov/disclaimer.aspx]]\\
\\
North Carolina General Statutes § 14-208.7 Registration\\
[[https://law.onecle.com/north-carolina/14-criminal-law/14-208.7.html|https://law.onecle.com/north-carolina/14-criminal-law/14-208.7.html]]

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

[[https://www.ncleg.gov/Files/EducationalResources/HowAnIdeaBecomesALaw.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/Files/EducationalResources/HowAnIdeaBecomesALaw.pdf]]\\
[[https://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCPLA/asset_manager/get_file/47025/the_ncga_process.pdf|https://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCPLA/asset_manager/get_file/47025/the_ncga_process.pdf]]

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

Search can be done by bill number and by keyword/subject/text, e.g., sex offense, sex offense laws\\
[[http://www.ncleg.net/Legislation/Legislation.html|http://www.ncleg.net/Legislation/Legislation.html]]

=== Best keywords are: ===

sex offense, sex offense laws

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

[[https://www.ncleg.gov/Subscribe|https://www.ncleg.gov/Subscribe]]

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

Appropriations on justice and public safety\\
[[http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/Committees/committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Senate+Standing_144|http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/Committees/committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Senate+Standing_144]]\\
Justice and Public Safety Oversight Committee\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/gascripts/Committees/Committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Non-Standing_427|https://www.ncleg.gov/gascripts/Committees/Committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Non-Standing_427]]

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

Senate members list\\
[[https://www.ncleg.gov/Senate|https://www.ncleg.gov/Senate]]


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

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

[[https://www.nc.gov/services/sex-offender-registry|https://www.nc.gov/services/sex-offender-registry]]

=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===

North Carolina Rational Sexual Offense Laws\\
[[https://ncrsol.org/|https://ncrsol.org/]]

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

Response needed.

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

Response needed.

=== Other helpful information ===

Response needed.\\
[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/north-carolina/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/north-carolina/]]