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Alabama. Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must registrants provide?
Section 15-20A-7 and A-8
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-7.htm
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-8.htm
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Every three months; Section 15-20A-10f
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm
Adults for life Section 15-20A-3
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-3.htm
some juveniles for life Section 15-20A-28
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-28.htm
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
All public.
Link needed.
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Section 15-20A-11 residency restrictions
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-11.htm
Section 15-20A-13 employment
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-13.htm
Section 15-20A-15 travel
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-15.htm
Section 15-20A-16 contact w/ victim
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-16.htm
Section 15-20A-17 loitering
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-17.htm
Section 15-20A-18 identification
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-18.htm
Section 15-20A-21 community notification
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-21.htm
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?
Response needed.
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Section 15-20A-10 immediately; Section 15-20A-14
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-14.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?
238 page document with sex offenses scattered throughout; sentencing is grouped by class of felony – A, B, C, – or misdemeanors rather than type of crime
http://sentencingcommission.alacourt.gov/Publications/Judges%20Reference%20Manual_Oct2010.pdf
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
None.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Response needed.
Link needed.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
Response needed.
Link needed.
What is the age of consent?
Age 16 Section 13A-6-70
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/13A-6-70.htm
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Section 15-20A-24 and 43 - Victim over 13, no more than 4 yrs difference
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-24.htm
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-43.htm
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-moral turpitude: section 17-3-30.1
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/17-3-30.1.htm
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://www.shelbyso.com/jpdf/1346443893.pdf
https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf
http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=70&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders
How does the state’s legislative process work?
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
also good if you have some idea of the subject of the bill:
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillsBySelectedSubject.aspx?BODYID=999999
Best keywords are:
Response needed.
Link needed.
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Public Safety & Homeland Security
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/HseCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=2946&COMMITTEE=Public%20Safety%20and%20Homeland%20Security
Education and Youth
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/SenCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=3104&COMMITTEE=Education%20and%20Youth%20Affairs
Judiciary
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/HseCommittee.aspx?OID_ORGANIZATION=1795&COMMITTEE=Judiciary
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
Website:
http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=70&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders
email form here:
http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfSubmitComments.aspx?ID=50
(334) 353-1172
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
No affiliate at present.
Link needed.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Reform Alabama blog
http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/
Sex Offender Resource
http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/alabama/
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful information
Extensive juvenile registration section: Section 15-20A-27 - Section 15-20A-35
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/coatoc.htm