//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]**// Missouri’s registry laws are codified at Chapter 589 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. {{ :mo.png?nolink&175x139}} ===== Missouri Laws Regarding Registration ===== === Who must register? === [[https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=589.400&bid=30272&hl=|589.400 1.(1)-(8)]] === What information must be provided? === 589.407. Registration, required information\\ [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=589.407&bid=35835|http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=589.407&bid=35835]] Registrants need to know that "online identifiers" is interpreted to include IP addresses. This means that technically, any person who uses a dynamic IP address is committing a felony if they do not list each and every IP address ever assigned to them. 589.407 lists online identifiers as required information for registration.\\ \\ The Jackson County sheriff's office specifically states that this includes IP addresses.\\ [[https://www.jacksoncountysheriff.org/files/assets/sheriff/divisions/documents/sex-offender-faqs.pdf|https://www.jacksoncountysheriff.org/files/assets/sheriff/divisions/documents/sex-offender-faqs.pdf]] === How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? === [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=589.414&bid=30279&hl=|589.414, 3 ]]\\ [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=589.400&bid=30272|589.400, 3]] - Lifetime\\ [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=211.425&bid=11548&hl=|211.425 6]] - Juvenile registration === Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? === Tiers; [[https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=589.404&bid=60520|589.404(23), (24), (25)]] === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? === No. === Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? === Certain juvenile offenders [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=211.425&bid=11548&hl=|211.425 3]] === Is there a registration fee? === No === Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? === [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=566.147&bid=29437&hl=|566.147]]- 1000 ft. residency\\ [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=566.148&bid=29439&hl=|566.148]], [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=566.149&bid=29441&hl=|49]], [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=566.150&bid=34711&hl=|50]]- proximity/loitering\\ [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=566.155&bid=29449&hl=|566.155]]- coaching\\ [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=589.426&bid=30285&hl=|589.426]]- Halloween restriction, including posting sign === Is there a process for removal from the registry? === [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=589.400&bid=30272&hl=|589.400, 7and 8]]. For just a few offenses: Committing or expiring to commit promoting prostitution 2nd & 3rd degree, public display of explicit sexual material, and statutory rape 2nd degree. Also for youthful offenders (see Romeo & Juliet below). === What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? === [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=589.400&bid=30272/a>|589.400 1.(8)]] === What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=589.400&bid=30272&hl=|589.400 1.(8)]] ===== 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? === [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=566.030|566.030 - 566.071]]. Click forward arrow on 1st statute to continue.\\ \\ [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=568.020&bid=29500|568.020]] === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === Yes, based solely on conviction.\\ [[https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=559.106&bid=29112&hl=559.106%u2044|559.106 ]]For those sentenced to probation alone\\ [[https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=217.735&bid=35658&hl=217.735%u204|217.735]] For those sentenced to imprisonment === 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. === [[https://doc.mo.gov/divisions/probation-parole|https://doc.mo.gov/divisions/probation-parole]] === What are the state civil commitment laws? === MO. REV. STAT. [[https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=632.480|§§ 632.480-.513]]\\ Specifically [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=632.484&bid=30972|632.484]]\\ SMMCHC Missouri Sex Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services\\ [[https://dmh.mo.gov/smmhc/sorts/about|https://dmh.mo.gov/smmhc/sorts/about]] === What is the age of consent? === Age 17; [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=566.034&bid=29394|566.034 1]] === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=566.034&bid=29394|566.034 1]] says person must be 21 or older to be charged with stat rape 2 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === US Vote Foundation Missouri Ex-Offender Voting Rights\\ [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/missouri-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/missouri-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf]] === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === [[http://www.mshp.dps.mo.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/SOR/factsheet.html|http://www.mshp.dps.mo.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/SOR/factsheet.html]]\\ [[http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/SOR/SORPage.html|http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/SOR/SORPage.html]] === How is the state’s legislature organized? === Missouri General Assembly Legislative Branch\\ [[https://www.mo.gov/government/legislative-branch/|https://www.mo.gov/government/legislative-branch/]]\\ \\ How a bill becomes law\\ [[https://www.senate.mo.gov/bill-law.htm|https://www.senate.mo.gov/bill-law.htm]]\\ \\ Track a bill\\ [[http://www.house.mo.gov/billcentral.aspx|http://www.house.mo.gov/billcentral.aspx]]\\ \\ Missouri Revised Statutes\\ [[http://revisor.mo.gov/main/Home.aspx|http://revisor.mo.gov/main/Home.aspx]]\\ \\ Or use Legiscan\\ [[https://legiscan.com/MO|https://legiscan.com/MO]] === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === If you know the bill #:\\ [[https://house.mo.gov/billcentral.aspx|https://house.mo.gov/billcentral.aspx ]]\\ Search by number or key words\\ [[http://www.senate.mo.gov/BTSSearch/Default.aspx|http://www.senate.mo.gov/BTSSearch/Default.aspx]] === Best keywords are: === Sexual crime; sex offender; sex offender registry === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === Bill Tracking:\\ [[https://fastdemocracy.com/states/mo/|https://fastdemocracy.com/states/mo/]] === What are the important legislative committees for our issues are: === [[https://ballotpedia.org/Legislative_Oversight_Committee,_Missouri_House_of_Representatives|LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT DIVISION]]\\ [[https://ballotpedia.org/Appropriations_Committee,_Missouri_State_Senate|Appropriations]]\\ [[https://ballotpedia.org/Crime_Prevention_and_Public_Safety_Committee,_Missouri_House_of_Representatives|Crime prevention and public safety]] === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === Find your legislator (click on pic for contact info):\\ [[http://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/default.aspx/leg_lookup.aspx|http://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/default.aspx/leg_lookup.aspx]]\\ House of Representatives\\ [[https://www.house.mo.gov/MemberRoster.aspx|https://www.house.mo.gov/MemberRoster.aspx]] ===== Other Useful State Information ===== === Contact information for state registry office === [[mosor@mshp.dps.mo.gov|]]\\ 1-888-767-6747 or 573-526-6348\\ Multiple contacts here.\\ [[http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/AboutThePatrol/contactUs.html|http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/AboutThePatrol/contactUs.html]] === 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://sexoffenderonestopresource.com/Missouri/|http://sexoffenderonestopresource.com/Missouri/ ]]\\ [[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/missouri/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/missouri/]]