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Mariana Islands Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
6 CMC §1363
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1363.pdf
What information must registrants provide?
6 CMC §1365
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1365.pdf
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
6 CMC §1371(a)
Tier 1- once every year for 15 years from the date of sentencing or if incarcerated from the date of release,
Tier 2- once every 180 days (6 months) for 25 years from the date of sentencing or if incarcerated from the date of release,
Tier 3- once every 90 days (3 months) for the rest of their lives.
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1371.pdf
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
Tiers. See above question.
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
No.
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Is there a registration fee?
No.
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? (State: Local jurisdictions: Yes/No)
6 CMC §1366(d)
Tier I and II: 1,000 ft. residency rstriction of a playground, school, school bus stop, community center, or other location which is established or designated specifically for the use by or enjoyment of minors and such location is commonly used by minors.
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1366.pdf
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
6 CMC §1371(c)
(1) Tier 1 offenders may have their period of registration and verification reduced by 5 years if they have maintained a clean record for 10 consecutive years.
(2) Tier 3 offenders may have their period of registration and verification reduced to 25 years if they were adjudicated delinquent of an offense as a juvenile which required Tier 3 registration and they have maintained a clean record for 25 consecutive years.
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1371.pdf
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting your state?
6 CMC §1367(b) For any other jurisdiction, foreign, federal, and military convictions, a sex offender must appear in person at the Department of Public Safety within 3 business days of establishing a residence, commencing employment or becoming a student in the Commonwealth.
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1367.pdf
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to your state to live or to attend school?
6 CMC §1367(b) For any other jurisdiction, foreign, federal, and military convictions, a sex offender must appear in person at the Department of Public Safety within 3 business days of establishing a residence, commencing employment or becoming a student in the Commonwealth.
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1367.pdf
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?
See Title 6, Division 1, Part 1, Chapters 3 and 5
https://cnmilaw.org/cmc.php#gsc.tab=0
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Couldn't find information.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
Doesn't appear so.
What is the age of consent?
6 CMC §1306-1309
16 yo. The age of consent rises to 18 when the older partner - being age 18 or older - is the parent, stepparent, adopted parent, or legal guardian of the younger person, or when the older partner has or occupies a position of authority over the younger person.
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1306.pdf
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1307.pdf
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1308.pdf
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1309.pdf
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
There's a close-in-age exemption permitting minors aged 13–15 to engage in sexual activity with those less than three years older. Under the same provisions, it is also illegal for any person aged 16 or older to aid, encourage, induce or causes minors under 13 to engage in any sexual activity, or minors aged 13–15 to engage in sexual activity with persons older than them by three years or more.
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1306.pdf
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1307.pdf
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1308.pdf
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T6/1309.pdf
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
No. Territories are not permitted to vote in the Federal election, regardless of criminal status (U.S. CONST. art. IV, § 3, cl. 2). Unknown regarding territory/local elections.
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
How does the state’s legislative process work?
Response needed.
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Best keywords are:
Sexual offense; sex offender
Sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Introduction of local bills
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/cmc_section/T1/1403.pdf
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Judicial Administrative Orders
https://cnmilaw.org/jao.php#gsc.tab=0
Legislative Branch
https://cnmileg.net/resources/files/CONSTITUTIONARTICLEII.pdf
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislators
https://cnmileg.net/
House
https://cnmileg.net/house.asp
Mariana Island Senate
https://db0nus869y26v.cloudfront.net/en/Northern_Mariana_Islands_Senate
Commonwealth Code
http://cnmilaw.org/cmc.php#gsc.tab=0
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
Registry location
http://www.dps.gov.mp/commish/sor
Contact information
https://cnmi.nsopw.gov/ContactUs.aspx
DPS Sex Offender Registry Office
https://cnmi.nsopw.gov/ConditionsOfUse.aspx
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
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888-997-7765.
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Other helpful information
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