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Wisconsin Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Quarterly or yearly 332.06(1)
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/doc/332/06
15 yrs 301.45(5) life 301.45(3)(b)1m
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
There are no clearly defined levels but there are two periods of registration: either 15 years or life.
301.45(5)
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
Department of Corrections agents use an assessment (a bad one not related to sex offenders) while someone is on community supervision.
Link needed.
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Yes Level 1 LE only; L 2 certain persons and group (see first two questions)
https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public/faq#Q10
Is there a registration fee?
Yes
$100 Annually (including persons who leave and incarcerated registrants)
Statute 301.45(10)
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/301.45(10)
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Registration fee 332.19
http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/doc/332/19/2
Name change prohibited 301.47
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/47
Photographing minors 948.14
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/948/14
School property 301.475
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/475
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Under certain circumstances, a citizen on the registry may be removed, depending on whether their offense was committed in Wisconsin.
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45 (5) and (5m)
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
None.
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 10 days 301.45(3)(a)1t
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45/3
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?
Crimes against children: 948.02; 948.05 -.14; .051; .055; .085;.095;.075
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/948/_3
939.615 -.618
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/939/Title
940.22 -.31
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/940/II/225
944.06
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/944/II/06
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
What are the state civil commitment laws?
What is the age of consent?
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes 301.45.1m.c
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45/1m
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?
Crimes against children: 948.02; 948.05 -.14; .051; .055; .085;.095;.075
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/948/_3
939.615 -.618
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/939/Title
940.22 -.31
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/940/II/225
944.06
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/944/II/06
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
What are the state civil commitment laws?
What is the age of consent?
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes 301.45.1m.c
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45/1m
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
After prison, parole, and probation
https://images.procon.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/wisconsin-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
How does the state’s legislative process work?
http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/ACC/media/1097/habbl.pdf
https://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/acc/media/1106/howabillbecomeslaw.pdf
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Go to ‘find a proposal’ and type in key word(s)
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/search
The Legislative Process in Wisconsin
http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/media/1093/14rb2.pdf
Best keywords are:
Sexual offense; sex offender registry; sexual offense legislation
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
RSS feeds
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/feed
Legal scan
https://legiscan.com/WI
Searching and tracking features
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/wisconsin/6831
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Senate judiciary/public safety
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/senate/1756
Judiciary
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/assembly/1695
Criminal justice/public safety
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/assembly/1666
Assembly: children/families
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/assembly/1660
Joint review criminal penalties
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/joint/1693
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Senate
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/legislators/senate
Assembly
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/legislators/assembly
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
3099 E WASHINGTON AVENUE
MADISON, WI 53704
(608)240-5830
email form at link
https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public/contact
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
None yet.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Other helpful information
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
3099 E WASHINGTON AVENUE
MADISON, WI 53704
(608)240-5830
email form at link
https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public/contact
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
None yet.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.