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===== Wisconsin Laws Regarding Registration =====

=== Who must register? ===

301.45(1g)\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45/1g|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45/1g]]

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

301.45(2)(a)\\
[[http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45/2|http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45/2]]

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

Quarterly or yearly 332.06(1)\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/doc/332/06|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/doc/332/06]]\\
15 yrs 301.45(5) life 301.45(3)(b)1m\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45]]

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

There are no clearly defined levels but there are two periods of registration: either 15 years or life.\\
301.45(5)\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45]]

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

Department of Corrections agents use an assessment (a bad one not related to sex offenders) while someone is on community supervision.\\
Link needed.

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

Yes Level 1 LE only; L 2 certain persons and group (see first two questions)\\
[[https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public/faq#Q10|https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public/faq#Q10]]

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

Yes\\
$100 Annually (including persons who leave and incarcerated registrants)\\
Statute 301.45(10)\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/301.45(10)|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/301.45(10)]]

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

Registration fee 332.19\\
[[http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/doc/332/19/2|http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/doc/332/19/2]]\\
Name change prohibited 301.47\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/47|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/47]]\\
Photographing minors 948.14\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/948/14|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/948/14]]\\
School property 301.475\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/475|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/475]]

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

Under certain circumstances, a citizen on the registry may be removed, depending on whether their offense was committed in Wisconsin.\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45]] (5) and (5m)

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

None.

=== 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 301.45(3)(a)1t\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45/3|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45/3]]


===== 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? ===

Crimes against children: 948.02; 948.05 -.14; .051; .055; .085;.095;.075\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/948/_3|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/948/_3]]\\
939.615 -.618\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/939/Title|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/939/Title]]\\
940.22 -.31\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/940/II/225|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/940/II/225]]\\
944.06\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/944/II/06|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/944/II/06]]

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

Yes 939.615\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/939/IV/615|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/939/IV/615]]

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

Yes. 973.013\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/973/013|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/973/013]]

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

980.065\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/980/065?view=section|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/980/065?view=section]]

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

Age 18 948.01\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/948/01|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/948/01]]

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

Yes 301.45.1m.c\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45/1m|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45/1m]]


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

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

After prison, parole, and probation\\
[[https://images.procon.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/wisconsin-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://images.procon.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/wisconsin-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf]]

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

[[https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public/faq|https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public/faq]]\\
[[https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public/resources|https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public/resources]]

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

[[https://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/ACC/media/exukqwrs/habbl2023.pdf|https://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/ACC/media/exukqwrs/habbl2023.pdf]]

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

Go to ‘find a proposal’ and type in key word(s)\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/search|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/search]]\\
[[https://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/research-and-analysis/|https://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/research-and-analysis/]]

=== Best keywords are: ===

Sexual offense; sex offender registry; sexual offense legislation

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

RSS feeds\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/feed|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/feed]]\\
Legal scan\\
[[https://legiscan.com/WI|https://legiscan.com/WI]]\\
Searching and tracking features\\
[[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/wisconsin/6831|https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/wisconsin/6831]]

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

Senate judiciary/public safety\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/senate/1756|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/senate/1756]]\\
Judiciary\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/assembly/1695|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/assembly/1695]]\\
Criminal justice/public safety\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/assembly/1666|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/assembly/1666]]\\
Assembly: children/families\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/assembly/1660|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/assembly/1660]]\\
Joint review criminal penalties\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/joint/1693|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/joint/1693]]

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

Senate\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/legislators/senate|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/legislators/senate]]\\
Assembly\\
[[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/legislators/assembly|https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/legislators/assembly]]


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

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

3099 E WASHINGTON AVENUE\\
MADISON, WI 53704\\
(608)240-5830\\
email form at link\\
[[https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public/contact|https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public/contact]]

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

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.\\
[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|Email NARSOL]]

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

[[http://rsolwisconsin.blogspot.com/|http://rsolwisconsin.blogspot.com/ ]]

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

Response needed.

=== Other helpful information ===

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