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alabama [2018/08/11 14:01] brendaalabama [2022/07/10 11:56] (current) – [Alabama Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbus
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-//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Users must accept all risks associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions to **[[wiki@narsol.org|]].** //+//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
  
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 Adults for life Section 15-20A-3\\ Adults for life Section 15-20A-3\\
 [[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-3.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-3.htm]]\\ [[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-3.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-3.htm]]\\
-some juveniles for life Section 15-20A-28\\+Some juveniles for life Section 15-20A-28\\
 [[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-28.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-28.htm]] [[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-28.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-28.htm]]
 +
 +=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
 +
 +No.\\
 +Section III. Tiering of Offenses\\
 +[[https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf|https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf]]
 +
 +=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
 +
 +No.\\
 +\\
 +There was in 2009,\\
 +[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2009/Title15/Chapter20/15-20-28.html|https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2009/Title15/Chapter20/15-20-28.html]]\\
 +but it was repealed in 2011\\
 +[[https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2017/title-15/chapter-20/article-2/section-15-20-28/|https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2017/title-15/chapter-20/article-2/section-15-20-28/]]
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
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 If the offense was a first conviction for Indecent Exposure or Sexual Misconduct, the offender will not appear on our site. An offender adjudicated as a juvenile (unless the juvenile was assessed as High Risk) or youthful offender (unless the youthful offender was over 18 at the time of the offense) is not posted on the website. If an adult sex offender was convicted out of state, in a federal or military court, or on an Indian Reservation, the individual will not be posted to the website until completion of a due process hearing in some cases.\\ If the offense was a first conviction for Indecent Exposure or Sexual Misconduct, the offender will not appear on our site. An offender adjudicated as a juvenile (unless the juvenile was assessed as High Risk) or youthful offender (unless the youthful offender was over 18 at the time of the offense) is not posted on the website. If an adult sex offender was convicted out of state, in a federal or military court, or on an Indian Reservation, the individual will not be posted to the website until completion of a due process hearing in some cases.\\
 [[http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=20&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders|http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=20&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders]] [[http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=20&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders|http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=20&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders]]
 +
 +=== Is there a registration fee? ===
 +
 +Yes. Adults pay $10 quarterly per registering authority (county/city)\\
 +Code of Alabama §15-20A-22\\
 +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-22.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-22.htm]]
  
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
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 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
  
-Legal consensus is that only an intent to establish residence triggers a requirement to register.\\ +Within 30 days\\ 
-[[https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/sex-registration-requirement-visiting-alabama--1962827.html|https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/sex-registration-requirement-visiting-alabama--1962827.html]]+[[https://casetext.com/statute/code-of-alabama/title-15-criminal-procedure/chapter-20a-alabama-sex-offender-registration-and-community-notification-act/section-15-20a-14-adult-sex-offender-requirements-upon-entering-state|https://casetext.com/statute/code-of-alabama/title-15-criminal-procedure/chapter-20a-alabama-sex-offender-registration-and-community-notification-act/section-15-20a-14-adult-sex-offender-requirements-upon-entering-state]]
  
 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === === 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\\+They must appear in person with local law enforcement immediately.\\ 
 +Section 15-20A-10\\
 [[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm]]\\ [[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-10.htm]]\\
 +Section 15-20A-14\\
 [[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-14.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-14.htm]] [[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-14.htm|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/15-20A-14.htm]]
 +
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
  
-No/p>+No.
  
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
  
-[[http://www.shelbyso.com/jpdf/1346443893.pdf|http://www.shelbyso.com/jpdf/1346443893.pdf]]\\ +Shelby County Sherriff\\ 
-[[https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf|https://www.smart.gov/pdfs/sorna/Alabama.pdf]]\\ +[[https://www.shelbyso.com/|https://www.shelbyso.com/]]\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=70&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders]]\\ +\\ 
-[[http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=20&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders|http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=20&PLH1=plhAlerts-SexOffenders]]+Alabama Law Enforcement Agency\\ 
 +[[https://www.alea.gov/|https://www.alea.gov/]]
  
 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
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 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
  
-Click on crimes and offenses under subject here:\\ +Alabama bills can be found here:\\ 
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillsBySelectedSubject.aspx?BODYID=999999|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillsBySelectedSubject.aspx?BODYID=999999]]\\ +[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/Splash_Bills.aspx|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/Splash_Bills.aspx]]
-also good if you have some idea of the subject of the bill:\\ +
-[[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillsBySelectedSubject.aspx?BODYID=999999|http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/SESSBillsBySelectedSubject.aspx?BODYID=999999 ]]+
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
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 Click either house or senate and then click picture/name for contact info\\ Click either house or senate and then click picture/name for contact info\\
 [[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx|http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx]] [[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx|http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/default.aspx]]
 +
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
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