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california [2020/07/29 13:14] – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] rkdbuscalifornia [2022/07/10 12:14] (current) – [California Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbus
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 === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? === === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
  
-Nobut starting January 1st 2021 it will have the following tiers:+Yes. Under the new California Penal Code section 290, the sex-offender registry in the state is divided into three tiers.\\ 
 +Tier 1, 10 years, Tier 2, 20 years, Tier 3, Lifetime\\ 
 +Section 290\\ 
 +[[https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=9.&part=1.&chapter=5.5.&article=|https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=9.&part=1.&chapter=5.5.&article=]].
  
-Tier one, Tier two, and Tier three.\\ +=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
-290(1)(A), (2)(B), and (3)\\ +
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9]]. +
- +
-=== Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===+
  
 Yes: the “State-Authorized Risk Assessment Tool for Sex Offenders (SARATSO). Yes: the “State-Authorized Risk Assessment Tool for Sex Offenders (SARATSO).
  
 § 290.04\\ § 290.04\\
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=290.04.|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=290.04.]]\\+[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=290.04.|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=290.04.]]\\
 [[https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/SexOffenders_RiskAssessment.aspx|https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/SexOffenders_RiskAssessment.aspx]]\\ [[https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/SexOffenders_RiskAssessment.aspx|https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/SexOffenders_RiskAssessment.aspx]]\\
 [[http://www.saratso.org/|http://www.saratso.org/]] [[http://www.saratso.org/|http://www.saratso.org/]]
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 Form to apply for exclusion:\\ Form to apply for exclusion:\\
 [[https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/csor/ss4046d-app-exclusion.pdf|https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/csor/ss4046d-app-exclusion.pdf]] [[https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/csor/ss4046d-app-exclusion.pdf|https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/csor/ss4046d-app-exclusion.pdf]]
 +
 +=== Is there a registration fee? ===
 +
 +No
  
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
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 [[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9]] [[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?chapter=5.5.&part=1.&lawCode=PEN&title=9|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? === 
- 
-220\\ 
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=220&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=220&lawCode=PEN]]\\ 
-261, 62, 64, 66 , 67, 69 ff\\ 
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=261&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=261&lawCode=PEN]]\\ 
-285, 86,88,89 ff\\ 
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=285&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=285&lawCode=PEN]]\\ 
-311.4, .10, .11, 314 ff\\ 
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=311.4&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=311.4&lawCode=PEN]]\\ 
-647, 653 ff\\ 
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=647&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=647&lawCode=PEN]] 
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-=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? === 
- 
-No. 
- 
-=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === 
- 
-Yes. Penal Code §288.1 applies to some offenses.\\ 
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=288.1.&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=288.1.&lawCode=PEN]] 
- 
-=== What are the state civil commitment laws? === 
- 
-SVP statute: 6600-6609.3\\ 
-[[https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=WIC&division=6.&title=&part=2.&chapter=2.&article=4|https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=WIC&division=6.&title=&part=2.&chapter=2.&article=4]] 
- 
-=== 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&sectionNum=261.5|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. 
- 
- 
-===== 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? === 
- 
-220\\ 
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=220&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=220&lawCode=PEN]]\\ 
-261, 62, 64, 66 , 67, 69 ff\\ 
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=261&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=261&lawCode=PEN]]\\ 
-285, 86,88,89 ff\\ 
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=285&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=285&lawCode=PEN]]\\ 
-311.4, .10, .11, 314 ff\\ 
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=311.4&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=311.4&lawCode=PEN]]\\ 
-647, 653 ff\\ 
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=647&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=647&lawCode=PEN]] 
- 
-=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? === 
- 
-No. 
- 
-=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === 
- 
-Yes. Penal Code §288.1 applies to some offenses.\\ 
-[[http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=288.1.&lawCode=PEN|http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=288.1.&lawCode=PEN]] 
- 
-=== What are the state civil commitment laws? === 
- 
-SVP statute: 6600-6609.3\\ 
-[[https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=WIC&division=6.&title=&part=2.&chapter=2.&article=4|https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=WIC&division=6.&title=&part=2.&chapter=2.&article=4]] 
- 
-=== 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&sectionNum=261.5|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. 
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
  
-Yes; after prison and parole. Note: On Sep. 282016, California GovJerry Brown signed AB 2466a bill that allows convicted felons who are serving time in county jails (rather than state prison) the ability to vote from within jail.\\+On November 32020CA passed Prop 17, which allows felons to vote in California elections while they are on Parole or ProbationPlease noteCalifornia also allows convicted felons who are serving time in county jails (rather than state prison) the ability to vote while serving their sentence.\\
 [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/state-felon-voting-laws/|https://felonvoting.procon.org/state-felon-voting-laws/]] [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/state-felon-voting-laws/|https://felonvoting.procon.org/state-felon-voting-laws/]]
  
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 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-For  an in-depth view, please review the following link\\+For an in-depth view, please review the following link\\
 [[http://senate.ca.gov/legislativeprocess|http://senate.ca.gov/legislativeprocess]] [[http://senate.ca.gov/legislativeprocess|http://senate.ca.gov/legislativeprocess]]
  
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 [[http://senate.ca.gov/senators|http://senate.ca.gov/senators]]\\ [[http://senate.ca.gov/senators|http://senate.ca.gov/senators]]\\
 [[http://assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers|http://assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers]] [[http://assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers|http://assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers]]
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-===== Other Useful State Information ===== 
- 
-=== Contact information for state registry office === 
- 
-A new link is needed, the one below is dead.\\ 
-[[http://216.223.229.16/contact.htm|http://216.223.229.16/contact.htm]] 
- 
-=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === 
- 
-None yet. 
- 
-=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: === 
- 
-ACSOL\\ 
-[[http://all4consolaws.org/|http://all4consolaws.org/]] 
- 
-=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === 
- 
-Response needed. 
- 
-=== Other helpful information === 
- 
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/california/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/california/]] 
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 [[https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg#:~:text=Internet%20Web%20site.-,Contact,%40doj.ca.gov|https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg#:~:text=Internet%20Web%20site.-,Contact,%40doj.ca.gov]] [[https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg#:~:text=Internet%20Web%20site.-,Contact,%40doj.ca.gov|https://oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg#:~:text=Internet%20Web%20site.-,Contact,%40doj.ca.gov]]
- 
-=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === 
- 
-None yet. 
- 
-=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: === 
- 
-ACSOL\\ 
-[[http://all4consolaws.org/|http://all4consolaws.org/]] 
- 
-=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === 
- 
-Response needed. 
- 
-=== Other helpful information === 
- 
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/california/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/california/]] 
- 
- 
-===== Other Useful State Information ===== 
- 
-=== Contact information for state registry office === 
- 
-A new link is needed, the one below is dead.\\ 
-[[http://216.223.229.16/contact.htm|http://216.223.229.16/contact.htm]] 
- 
-=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === 
- 
-None yet. 
- 
-=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: === 
- 
-ACSOL\\ 
-[[http://all4consolaws.org/|http://all4consolaws.org/]] 
- 
-=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === 
- 
-Response needed. 
- 
-=== Other helpful information === 
- 
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/california/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/california/]] 
- 
-===== Other Useful State Information ===== 
- 
-=== Contact information for state registry office === 
- 
-A new link is needed, the one below is dead.\\ 
-[[http://216.223.229.16/contact.htm|http://216.223.229.16/contact.htm]] 
  
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
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