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Minnesota Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
243.166 subd.1b
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=243.166
243.167
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=243.167
What information must registrants provide?
243.166 subd.4a
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=243.166
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Based on variables, some verification is by mail and some in person either yearly or semi-yearly 243.166 subd.4(e)
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=243.166#stat.243.166.3a
10 yrs./life; FTR will add time 243.166 subd. 6
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=243.166
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
Yes, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 assigned ONLY to those labeled “predatory offenders”.
Risk Levels 244.052 subd3 (e)
level I predatory offender whose risk assessment score indicates a low risk of reoffense.
level II an offender whose risk assessment score indicates a moderate risk of reoffense.
level III an offender whose risk assessment score indicates a high risk of reoffense.
Definitions:
Predatory Offender summary: Corrections Chapter 244.052 subd 1(5)
Levels: Corrections Chapter 244.052 subd 3(e)
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/244.052
Predatory Offender detailed definition:
Corrections Chapter 243.166
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/243.166
Predatory Offender Registration FAQ
https://por.state.mn.us/PredatorFAQ.aspx#A17
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
Yes, the MnSOST-3 test, a sexual recidivism risk assessment, is used.
Predicting Sex Offense Recidivism
https://mn.gov/doc/assets/Predicting%20Sex%20Offense%20Recidivism_The%20Perils%20of%20Professional%20Judgment%20and%20the%20Home-Field%20Advantage_tcm1089-325810.pdf
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Yes; level 1 and some level 2. 244.052 subd.4
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=244.052
Is there a registration fee?
No
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Some cities have residency restrictions primarily on level three offenders.
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
None. May request reevaluation of risk level 244.052 subd.6
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=244.052
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Must register if you enter the state to reside, work, or attend school, or enters this state and remains for 14 days or longer. This only applies if it has been less than 10 years since being released from confinement.
1b.Registration required
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/243.166#stat.243.166.1b
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 5 days 243.166 subd.3c
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=243.166
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?
609.342 – 609.345 ff
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.342
609.3451 – 55 ff
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.3451
609.322
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.322
609.3242
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.3242
617.246 - 47 ff
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=617.246
617.23
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=617.23
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
See p. 2, repeat offenders; indeterminate terminology is used but cannot locate statute
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/ss/ssovrcsc.pdf
See top of p. 5;
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/sexofdr.pdf
But 609.3455, subd 3 referenced does not use the term ‘indeterminate’
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609.3455
What are the state civil commitment laws?
Chapter 253 D
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=253D
What is the age of consent?
Age 16 609.344
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.344
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Depending on age of complainant, actor must be more than 24 or 36 months older. 609.344
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.344
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes; after prison/parole/probation
https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/minnesota-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
https://por.state.mn.us/predatorfaq.aspx
https://mn.gov/doc/family-visitor/search-offenders-fugitives/
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/sexofdr.pdf
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/ss/ssmpocnl.pdf
How does the state’s legislative process work?
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Search by variety of methods
https://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legis
Drop down menu topic search
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/status_search.php?body=House&search=topic
Best keywords are:
Crime and criminals; corrections; correction-juveniles Sexual offense; sex offender registry; sex offender
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Sign up here to track bills
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/leg/billsublogin.asp
Individualized- free but must register
https://www.leg.state.mn.us/mybills/login?ReturnUrl=%2fmybills%2f
Listing of current bills
https://mn.gov/governor/resources/legislation/
Create account; choose state
lexis-nexis.com link
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Public safety and security (H)
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cmte/Home/?comm=90019
Senate S Judiciary and public safety
http://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.php?cmte_id=3099&ls=
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
House
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/hmem.asp
Senate
http://www.senate.mn/members/index.php?ls=#header
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108-5219
Phone (651) 361-7200 Fax(651) 642-0223
https://mn.gov/doc/contact/doc-directory/
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
None yet.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Minnesota Sex Offender Reentry Project
https://www.mnsorp.org/
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.