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===== Vermont Laws Regarding Registration =====

=== Who must register? ===

5401\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05401|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05401]]\\
5402\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05402|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05402]]

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

5411a (b)\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05411a|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05411a]]

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

Every 3 months(SVP)/yearly 5407\\
10 yrs or life 5407(e) and (f)\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05407|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05407]]

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

Yes, 13 V.S.A. § 5411b\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05411b|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05411b]]

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

Yes, in the determination of a Sexually Violent Predator. 5405\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05405|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05405]]

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

A few with certain offenses 5411a (e),(f)\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05411a|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05411a]]

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

No

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

Living with child 5407(i)\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05407|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05407]]\\
Failure to comply 5409\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05409|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05409]]\\
Notification 5411 and 5411©\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05411|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05411]]\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05411c|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05411c]]

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

No.

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

None given.

=== 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 5407\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05407|Lhttps://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05407]]


===== 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? ===

Title 13, ch 59\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/13/059|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/13/059]]\\
2825\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/064/02825|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/064/02825]]\\
Title 13, ch 72\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/fullchapter/13/072|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/fullchapter/13/072]]

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

No.

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

Yes 3271\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/072/03271|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/072/03271]]

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

None found.

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

Age 16 §3252©\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/072/03252|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/072/03252]]

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

Yes §3252©\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/072/03252|https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/072/03252]]

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

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

Vermont Citizens don’t lose their rights to vote\\
[[https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/voter-faqs/voter-registration-faqs/|https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/voter-faqs/voter-registration-faqs/]]

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

[[http://vcic.vermont.gov/sor|http://vcic.vermont.gov/sor]]\\
[[http://vcic.vermont.gov/sor/faq|http://vcic.vermont.gov/sor/faq]]

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

How does a bill become law\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/the-state-house/civic-education/how-a-bill-becomes-law/|https://legislature.vermont.gov/the-state-house/civic-education/how-a-bill-becomes-law/]]

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

[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/|https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/]]

=== Best keywords are: ===

Sexual exploitation; sex

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

Paid service will send notifications\\
[[https://legiscan.com/VT|https://legiscan.com/VT]]

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

Judiciary(House)\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2018.1/18|https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2018.1/18]]\\
Judiciary(Senate)\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2018.1/29|https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2018.1/29]]\\
Child protection oversight committee\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2018.1/323|https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2018.1/323]]

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

[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/all/2018.1/House|https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/all/2018.1/House]]\\
[[https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/all/2018.1/Senate|https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/all/2018.1/Senate]]


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

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

45 State Drive\\
Waterbury, VT 05671-1300\\
Tel: 802.244.8727\\
Fax: 802.241.5552\\
several email addresses available at link\\
[[http://vcic.vermont.gov/about-us|http://vcic.vermont.gov/about-us ]]

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

Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform\\
[[https://www.vcjr.org/|https://www.vcjr.org/]]

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

Response needed.

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

Response needed.

=== Other helpful information ===

[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/vermont/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/vermont/ ]]