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===== Rhode Island Laws Regarding Registration =====

=== Who must register? ===

§ 11-37.1-3\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-3.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-3.htm]]

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

§ 11-37.1-5(b)&©\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-5.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-5.htm]]

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

Quarterly/yearly § 11-37.1-4\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-4.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-4.htm]]\\
10 yrs/life § 11-37.1-4\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-4.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-4.htm]]

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

Yes 1, 2 and 3 RI General Laws §11-37.1-13.\\
§ 11-37.1-13. Notification procedures for tiers two (2) and three (3).\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-13.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-13.htm]]

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

Yes\\
[[https://paroleboard.ri.gov/sexual-offender-community-notification|https://paroleboard.ri.gov/sexual-offender-community-notification]]

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

Tier I § 11-37.1-13\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-13.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-13.htm]]

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

From Perplexity AI: Rhode Island does not appear to have a registration fee.

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

Notify parents of level 3s within 1000 ft. of school bus stop § 11-37.1-11(6)\\
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child safe zones § 11-37.3-1\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.3/11-37.3-1.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.3/11-37.3-1.htm]]\\
employment 11-37.3-2\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.3/11-37.3-2.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.3/11-37.3-2.htm]]\\
ownership or operation 11-37.3-3\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.3/11-37.3-3.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.3/11-37.3-3.htm]]

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

None.

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

None found.

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

Within 24 hours - § 11-37.1-4(g)\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-4.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-4.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? ===

11-37-3 – 11-37-10\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37/INDEX.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37/INDEX.htm]]

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

Yes 13-8-30\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE13/13-8/13-8-30.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE13/13-8/13-8-30.htm]]

=== 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. ===

12-19-8.1\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE12/12-19/12-19-8.1.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE12/12-19/12-19-8.1.htm]]

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

None found.

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

Age 16 11-37-6\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37/11-37-6.htm|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37/11-37-6.htm]]

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

Yes. 11-37-6\\
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===== Info for State Advocates =====

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

US Vote Foundation Rhode Island\\
[[https://www.usvotefoundation.org/ex-off-voting-rights/Rhode-Island|https://www.usvotefoundation.org/ex-off-voting-rights/Rhode-Island]]

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

[[http://www.paroleboard.ri.gov/sexoffender/agree.php|http://www.paroleboard.ri.gov/sexoffender/agree.php]]\\
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Rhode Island Sex Offender Government Registry\\
[[https://paroleboard.ri.gov/sexual-offender-community-notification|https://paroleboard.ri.gov/sexual-offender-community-notification]]\\
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SEXUAL OFFENDER COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION GUIDELINES R.I. GENERAL LAWS §11-37.1-1 ET SEQ.\\
[[https://paroleboard.ri.gov/media/11/download|https://paroleboard.ri.gov/media/11/download]]

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

[[http://www.rilegislature.gov/pages/generalbilllaw.aspx|http://www.rilegislature.gov/pages/generalbilllaw.aspx]]\\
[[https://vote.sos.ri.gov/forms/elections/Pdfs/How-a-bill-becomes-a-law-in-RI.pdf|https://vote.sos.ri.gov/forms/elections/Pdfs/How-a-bill-becomes-a-law-in-RI.pdf]]

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

To find legislation regarding sexual offense issues in Rhode Island, look under Rhode Island General Laws Section 11-37.\\
[[https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/|https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/]]\\
top 50 bills displayed plus may search by number or topic\\
[[https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=RI&keyword=sex+offender|https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=RI&keyword=sex+offender ]]

=== Best keywords are: ===

Sexual assault; sex offender; sex offense registry

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

Must create account\\
[[http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/billtracker/pages/Login.aspx?pagetype=|http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/billtracker/pages/Login.aspx?pagetype=]]

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

House Judiciary\\
[[https://www.rilegislature.gov/Pages/CommitteeMembers.aspx?ComChoiceR=HJUD&CommitteeName=Judiciary|https://www.rilegislature.gov/Pages/CommitteeMembers.aspx?ComChoiceR=HJUD&CommitteeName=Judiciary]]\\
Senate Judiciary\\
[[https://www.rilegislature.gov/Pages/SenateCommitteeMembers.aspx?ComChoiceS=SJUD&CommitteeName=Judiciary|https://www.rilegislature.gov/Pages/SenateCommitteeMembers.aspx?ComChoiceS=SJUD&CommitteeName=Judiciary]]

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

House\\
[[https://www.rilegislature.gov/representatives/default.aspx|https://www.rilegislature.gov/representatives/default.aspx]]\\
Senate\\
[[https://www.rilegislature.gov/senators/default.aspx|https://www.rilegislature.gov/senators/default.aspx]]

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

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

Sex Offender Registry\\
Phone: (401) 764-5900\\
Email:[[RISOR@risp.gov|]]\\
[[https://risp.ri.gov/contact|https://risp.ri.gov/contact]]

=== 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: ===

Response needed.

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

Response needed.

=== Other helpful information ===

[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/rhode-island/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/rhode-island/ ]]