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Rhode Island Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Quarterly/yearly § 11-37.1-4
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-4.htm
10 yrs/life § 11-37.1-4
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-4.htm
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
Yes 1, 2 and 3 RI General Laws §11-37.1-13.
§ 11-37.1-13. Notification procedures for tiers two (2) and three (3).
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-13.htm
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Tier I § 11-37.1-13
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-13.htm
Is there a registration fee?
From Perplexity AI: Rhode Island does not appear to have a registration fee.
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Notify parents of level 3s within 1000 ft. of school bus stop § 11-37.1-11(6)
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-11.htm
child safe zones § 11-37.3-1
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.3/11-37.3-1.htm
employment 11-37.3-2
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.3/11-37.3-2.htm
ownership or operation 11-37.3-3
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.3/11-37.3-3.htm
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
None.
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
None found.
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 24 hours - § 11-37.1-4(g)
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37.1/11-37.1-4.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?
11-37-3 – 11-37-10
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-37/INDEX.htm
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None found.
What is the age of consent?
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?
US Vote Foundation Rhode Island
https://www.usvotefoundation.org/ex-off-voting-rights/Rhode-Island
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://www.paroleboard.ri.gov/sexoffender/agree.php
Rhode Island Sex Offender Government Registry
https://paroleboard.ri.gov/sexual-offender-community-notification
SEXUAL OFFENDER COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION GUIDELINES R.I. GENERAL LAWS §11-37.1-1 ET SEQ.
https://paroleboard.ri.gov/media/11/download
How does the state’s legislative process work?
http://www.rilegislature.gov/pages/generalbilllaw.aspx
https://vote.sos.ri.gov/forms/elections/Pdfs/How-a-bill-becomes-a-law-in-RI.pdf
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
To find legislation regarding sexual offense issues in Rhode Island, look under Rhode Island General Laws Section 11-37.
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/
top 50 bills displayed plus may search by number or topic
https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=RI&keyword=sex+offender
Best keywords are:
Sexual assault; sex offender; sex offense registry
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Must create account
http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/billtracker/pages/Login.aspx?pagetype=
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
House Judiciary
https://www.rilegislature.gov/Pages/CommitteeMembers.aspx?ComChoiceR=HJUD&CommitteeName=Judiciary
Senate Judiciary
https://www.rilegislature.gov/Pages/SenateCommitteeMembers.aspx?ComChoiceS=SJUD&CommitteeName=Judiciary
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
House
https://www.rilegislature.gov/representatives/default.aspx
Senate
https://www.rilegislature.gov/senators/default.aspx
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
Sex Offender Registry
Phone: (401) 764-5900
Email:RISOR@risp.gov
https://risp.ri.gov/contact
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
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Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.