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California Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
California Penal Code Section 290(c)
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9
What information must registrants provide?
(§) 290.46/CAL. PENAL CODE § 290.015
https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/SexOffenders_SummaryOfLaw.aspx
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=6608.5
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
§290.112 for life* CAL. PENAL §290(a)(1)(A) *in flux; California Senate Bill (SB) 384
https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/SexOffenders_SummaryOfLaw.aspx
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
§290.46
https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg/forms
form to apply for exclusion:
https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/csor/ss4046d-app-exclusion.pdf
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
§290.95; §300.5
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=290.95
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=3003.5
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
In flux; tiered registry will allow for some to come off; California Senate Bill (SB) 384
Due to become effective July, 2021
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB384
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Within 5 working days California Penal Code section 290.002
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9
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 5 working days California Penal Code section 290.002
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9
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?
Unclear; did in the past but appears to be totally out of favor, maybe even repealed.
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/victim_services/sentencing.html
What are the state civil commitment laws?
SVP statute: 6600-6609.3
http://www.dsh.ca.gov/Treatment/Sexually_Violent_Predator.aspx
http://www.dsh.ca.gov/Treatment/Sex_Offender_Commitments.aspx
What is the age of consent?
Age is 18; California Penal Code 261.5 PC
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=261.5
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
No.
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes; after prison and parole. Note: On Sep. 28, 2016, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 2466, a bill that allows convicted felons who are serving time in county jails (rather than state prison) the ability to vote from within jail.
https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/ca-assembly-bill-2466.pdf
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg
https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/SexOffenders_SummaryOfLaw.aspx http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=290.018
How does the state’s legislative process work?
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Bill search by keywords
http://www.legislature.ca.gov/
Best keywords are:
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How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
May register and track bills here:
https://legiscan.com/CA/legislation/2017
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
More detail needed.
http://assembly.ca.gov/committees
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg
Phone and email needed.
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
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Other helpful state advocacy groups:
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Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
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Other helpful information
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