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New Hampshire Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
651-B:2
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm
651-B:1.VII
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Quarterly/semiannually 651-B:4.I
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm
Duration 10yrs/life 651-B:6
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
Yes, tier I, tier II, and tier III.
Chapter 651-B - Registration of criminal offenders, sections VIII, IX, and X.
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-mrg.htm
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
651-B:6 - Duration of Registration
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-6.htm
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Yes, only those with certain offenses are on the public list 651-B:7
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm
Is there a registration fee?
Yes
$50 annually
Saf-C 5504.07
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/saf-c5500.html
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Online identifiers 651-B:4-a
Registration fee 651-B:11
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Tier I and tier II offenders wishing to be removed from the public registry may appeal for removal, which includes a risk assessment.
651-B:6 - Duration of Registration, section III (2) and (3)
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-mrg.htm#:~:text=Section%20651%2DB%3A3&text=Community%3B%20Duties.%20%E2%80%93-,I.,to%20report%20under%20this%20chapter
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
None specified.
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
no time frame given. 651-B:2.III Language used is “Upon receipt from any out-of-state law enforcement agency of information that a sex offender or offender against children has moved to New Hampshire, the division shall register such person and shall include the relevant information in the SOR system.”
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-2.htm
651-B:3(b)II
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-3.htm
651-B:4.II
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-4.htm
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?
Registry infractions 651-B:9 651-B:6
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm
632-A:10-a
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/632-A/632-A-10-a.htm
639:2; 639:3(III)
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII.htm
644:9-a
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/644/644-9-a.htm
645
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII-645.htm
649-A
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII-649-A.htm
649-B
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII-649-B.htm
650:2
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/650/650-2.htm
169-B:41
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XII/169-B/169-B-41.htm
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
What is the age of consent?
Age 16 632-A:4.I(b)
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/632-A/632-A-4.htm
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes as long as not actually in prison. 607-A:2
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LIX/607-A/607-A-2.htm
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
https://business.nh.gov/nsor/
https://www.snhu.edu/consumer-information/student-assistance-program/sexual-offender-registry-information
https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/justice-information-bureau/criminal-offenders-faqs
How does the state’s legislative process work?
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/misc/legprocess.html
https://www.nh.gov/almanac/bills.htm
https://www.nhnonprofits.org/sites/default/files/documents/final_summary_leg_process_nov_2010_with_active_links.pdf
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
General Court Of New Hampshire page (with reference links to Bills, Laws, Legislation, Senators, etc)
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/
Best keywords are:
Sexual assault, sexual
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
https://www.citizenscount.org/how-to/advocate/how-do-i-follow-bill-nh-legislatures-website
Legiscan
https://legiscan.com/NH
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Senate Judiciary
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/Senate/committees/committee_details.aspx?cc=S10
Criminal justice and public safety
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/committeedetails.aspx?code=H26
House Standing Committees
http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/standingcommittees.aspx
General Court Of New Hampshire
http://gencourt.state.nh.us/
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
33 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305
E-mail: SPHeadquarters@dos.nh.gov
Multiple phone numbers found at link
https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/contact-us
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
old but good
http://cursor.eprci.com/
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.