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https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/CrimesCode
Title 18, Chapter 31
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chpt=31
§ 55.2
https://www.pacode.com/secure/data/037/chapter55/s55.2.html
Due to ex post facto court decision, two groupings:
Those whose offenses occurred prior to 12/20/12 are either 10 years (offender) or lifetime (sexually violent predator). Quarterly for sexually violent predators, annually for offenders.
42 PA C.S.A 9796 (a) and (b)
42 PA C.S.A 9799.55(a) details 10-year registration
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.055..HTM
Those whose offenses occurred on or after 12/20/12 are either Tier I (15 years reporting annually), Tier II (25 years reporting semi-annually), or Tier III (lifetime reporting quarterly)
Regardless of registration period, those who are transient report monthly § 9799.25.a
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.025..HTM
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM
This summarizes the breakdowns of levels for tiers I, II, and III:
https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/Registration
Due to recent lawsuits such as Commonwealth v Muniz (see http://www.pacourts.us/assets/opinions/Supreme/out/J-121B-2016oajc%20-%2010317692521317667.pdf) registrants’ offenses committed before December 20, 2012 may see their registration requirement change. The Pennsylvania State Police is in the process of reviewing the registration files. Citizens on the registry may see their registration requirement reduced to a ten-year term, remain as a lifetime registrant, or terminated. The Pennsylvania State Police is mailing correspondence to the affected registrants to explain the new requirements.
Yes. The tiers are: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3.
§ 9799.14
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billnbr=1952&pn=3543
Pennsylvania uses a risk assessment to determine if the convicted person is a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP).
§ 9799.24
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billnbr=1952&pn=3543
Sexual Offenders Assessment Board
https://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SOAB%20Assessment%20Standards/Pages/default.aspx
Apparently no private registration but juveniles not required to register at all unless designated a Sexually Violent Delinquent Child §6402
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64&sctn=2&subsctn=0
http://www.soab.pa.gov/FortheCommunity/FAQs/Pages/default.aspx
The specific statute defining a sexually violent delinquent child is: 42 PA C.S.A. §6402, §6403(a)(3).
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64&sctn=2&subsctn=0
No
Anyone who is on Tier II or Tier III, even after supervision, are never allowed to be with a minor child unless the child’s parent or guardian is present. There are no legal consequences for the person on the registry, but there can be (and have been) severe consequences for the parent/guardian of the child left alone with someone who is registered as Tier II or Tier III, as well as the child(ren).
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/23/00.063..HTM
Public notification 42 PA. C.S.A. § 9798
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1995/1/0024..PDF
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&yr=2018&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=0010
Removal for juveniles
§ 9799.17. Termination of period of registration for juvenile offenders
Removal for Subchapter H
§ 9799.15. Period of registration
Removal for Subchapter I
§ 9799.59. Exemption from certain notifications
Cannot find statute. This site says within 48 hours.
http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/Curriculum/203_Ovrvw%20of%20CSA/Appendices/App1a_MegansLawFAQs.pdf
This site says within three business days.
https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT
42 PA C.S.A. Chapter 97 Subchapter “H” lists the definition of “temporary lodging” as seven or more days:
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM
42 Pa.C.S § 9799.32(1) says within 48 hours
http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/Curriculum/203_Ovrvw%20of%20CSA/Appendices/App1a_MegansLawFAQs.pdf
This site says within three business days.
https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT
42 PA C.S.A. Chapter 97 Subchapter “H” also has a definition of “student.”
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM
18 Pa. C.S. §3121, 18 Pa. C.S. §3121(a)(1)-(5), 18 Pa. C.S. §3125 (a)(1)-(6), 18 Pa. C.S. §3121 ©and (d), 42 Pa. C.S. §9718.2
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031..HTM
Yes. 42 PA C.S.A 9799.55(b)
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.055..HTM
42 PA C.S.A.§ 9799.15(a)(3), (5), (6), (7)
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM
But it might be worth noting that those designated as SVP must attend counseling for lifetime.
http://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SVP%20Treatment%20Provider%20Standards/Pages/default.aspx
An article/testimony from an attorney re: determinate vs. indeterminate sentencing:
http://www.pdaa.org/da-stedman-testimony-on-sentencing-reform/
Regarding sexual offenses: PA Title 42 Chapter 97 - § 9718.2. Sentences for sexual offenders.
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97
PA’s Parole Board power is also described here: PA Title 61: 6137(a)
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=61&div=0&chpt=61&sctn=37&subsctn=0
C.S. §6402, §6403(a)(3)
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64
Age 16; § 3122.1.(a)
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM
Yes; § 3122.1.(a) and (b)
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM
Yes; as soon as they are released from active incarceration.
https://www.cor.pa.gov/community-reentry/Pages/Voting-Rights.aspx
This link to the PA parole board outlines who can vote:
http://www.pbpp.pa.gov/Understanding%20Parole/VR/Pages/default.aspx
WHO CAN REGISTER AND VOTE? Pennsylvania Department of State
https://www.votespa.com/Register-to-Vote/Documents/Convicted_felon_brochure.pdf
https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ
http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/Curriculum/203_Ovrvw%20of%20CSA/Appendices/App1a_MegansLawFAQs.pdf
http://www.soab.pa.gov/FortheCommunity/FAQs/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT
There is none available on the legislature website. This article includes an infographic about how bills become law in PA:
https://cumberlink.com/news/local/closer_look/lost-in-committee-how-a-bill-becomes-a-law/article_0bfe1ccd-9fb5-596a-a12d-ab1f0c17ba6e.html
Also www.pacapitol.com has some good resources:
http://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/PDF/Making-Law-In-PA.pdf
On the PA legislature home page under ‘find legislation.’ Also on same page click ‘advanced search’ under the search window and enter a search term.
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/
Sex offense, sexual offense, sexual offender, or any other related term.
One can sign up for “follow a bill” and get regular updates on the progress of particular legislation.
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/
House Appropriations
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=4&CteeBody=H
House Children and Youth
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=48&CteeBody=H
House Judiciary
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=24&CteeBody=H
Senate Appropriations
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=3&CteeBody=S
Senate Judiciary
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/index.cfm?CteeBody=S&Code=39
Senate
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information//mbrList.cfm?Body=S
House
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/mbrList.cfm?body=H&sort=alpha
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P: 1.866.771.3170
https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/Home/Contact
Defenders Association of Philadelphia:
http://www.philadefender.org
Keystone Center:
https://keystonecenterecu.net
PA Prison Society
http://www.prisonsociety.org/
Glass House, Inc.:
http://glasshouseinc.org
New Persons Ministries:
http://www.newpersonministries.org
PARSOL Community Resources:
https://parsol.org/resources/community-resources/