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Alaska Laws Regarding Registration

Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?

AS 12.63.020(a) Tier 1 Lifetime
AS 12.63.020(b)Tier 2 15 years
AS 12.63.020 Alaska State Legislator

http://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#12.63.020

Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?

The answer is likely to be no, since no relevant legislature could be found.

Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?

No.

Is there a registration fee?

Yes
By jurisdiction: “Not at a level where registration would be discouraged.”
18.65.087(d)(3)
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#18.65.087

Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?

Public notification 13 AAC 09.050
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/aac.asp#13.09.050
Fees; unknown whether they have been implemented 18.65.087(d)(3)
May adopt regulations to establish fees to be charged for registration and for information requests; the fee for registration shall be based upon the actual costs of performing the registration and maintaining the central registry but may not be set at a level whereby registration is discouraged; the fee for an information request may not be greater than $10
http://www.touchngo.com/lglcntr/akstats/statutes/title18/chapter65/section087.htm

Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?

No.

What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?

“By the next working day of becoming physically present in the state.” 12-60-010(a)(3)
http://www.touchngo.com/lglcntr/akstats/Statutes/Title12/Chapter63/Section010.htm

An online form is available at the following link which can be submitted via fax or email, in addition to in-person. You still must notify the state within one day of becoming present (or before), but you don't have to do it in person if you're just visiting.
https://dps.alaska.gov/getmedia/f5c5453b-0507-4548-9ea8-11e844cbdc02/Temporary_Presence_in_Alaska_Form_12-299-70_Fillable;.aspx

What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?

“By the next working day of becoming physically present in the state.” 12-60-010(a)(3)
http://www.touchngo.com/lglcntr/akstats/Statutes/Title12/Chapter63/Section010.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?

Does the state have lifetime supervision?

No.

Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?

No.

What are the state civil commitment laws?

Can find no statute or evidence Alaska has civil commitment but found an Act authorizing
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Text/19?Hsid=HB0033A
Standards of Sex Offender Management - pages 5-7
http://www.correct.state.ak.us/inmate_health/docs/Standards%20of%20Care.pdf

What is the age of consent?

Age is 16 11.41.436
http://www.touchngo.com/lglcntr/akstats/Statutes/Title11/Chapter41/Section436.htm

Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?

Yes 11.41.436
http://www.touchngo.com/lglcntr/akstats/Statutes/Title11/Chapter41/Section436.htm

Info for State Advocates

Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?

Individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote while incarcerated, on parole, or on probation. Voting rights are automatically restored upon completion of all supervised release.
Page 12, Table 1. General Civil Disabilities, Voting
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/get_documents.asp?session=28&docid=12913

What does the state say about persons who are required to register?

http://www.akleg.gov/basis/aac.asp#13.09
http://www.dps.alaska.gov/sorweb/sorweb.aspx

How does the state’s legislative process work?

http://w3.akleg.gov/docs/pdf/passbill.pdf
http://w3.akleg.gov/docs/pdf/legprocess.pdf

How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?

May search by bill # or choose from topic list
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/start.asp

Best keywords are:

sexual offense; sex offense registry

How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:

Tracking-free service; must create account
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/btmf_login.asp

Most important legislative committees for our issues are:

RJudiciary (H)
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Committee/Details/30?code=HJUD
Judiciary (S)
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Committee/Details/30?code=SJUD
Victims Advocate Selection
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Committee/Details/30?code=HVIC

Contact info for state legislators can be found at:

Senate
http://senate.legis.state.ak.us/
House
http://akleg.gov/house.php

Other Useful State Information

Contact information for state registry office

https://dps.alaska.gov/Contact

NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:

None yet.

Other helpful state advocacy groups:

Could not find any relevant groups.

Other registrant-friendly state support groups: