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Alabama Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
See § 13A-11-200
http://www.niccsa.org/uploads/file/0e18741f10a84edfbab9ce304e4fdfef/SEXOFFENDERREGISTRATIONREQUIREMENTSALABAMA
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/
What information must registrants provide?
See § 15-20-21
http://www.niccsa.org/uploads/file/0e18741f10a84edfbab9ce304e4fdfef/SEXOFFENDERREGISTRATIONREQUIREMENTSALABAMA.pdf
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Every three months; Section 15-20A-10
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-10/
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
All public: § 15-20-25
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
See § 15-20-26
http://www.niccsa.org/uploads/file/0e18741f10a84edfbab9ce304e4fdfef/SEXOFFENDERREGISTRATIONREQUIREMENTSALABAMA.pdf
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Only to establish residence for work or school: Section 15-20A-14
https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/section-15-20a-10/
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
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?
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Does the state have lifetime supervision?
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Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
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What are the state civil commitment laws?
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What is the age of consent?
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
“the Alabama close-in-age exemption may completely exempt qualifying close-in-age couples from the age of consent law, or merely provide a legal defenseS that can be used in the event of prosecution.”
https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/alabama
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Almost none; a few can petition; sex offenses, no: section 17-3-30.1
http://sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/Updated%20Version%20of%20Moral%20Turpitude%20Crimes.pdf
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
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https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2013/title-15/chapter-20a/
https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf
How does the state’s legislative process work?
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http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/AlaLegProcess_Desc.aspx
http://www.alabamaappleseed.org/uploads/4/3/3/1/4331751/leg_flow_chart2.pdf
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Click on crimes and offenses under subject here:
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillsBySelectedSubject.aspx?BODYID=999999
Best keywords are:
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How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
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Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Click link below then click on committees
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
click either house or senate and then click picture/name for contact info
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
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(334) 353-1172
Email Comment Form Here
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
None at this time
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
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Other helpful information
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