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Idaho Laws Regarding Registration

Who must register?

18-8304 - APPLICATION OF CHAPTER – RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch83/sect18-8304/

What information must registrants provide?

18-8305 - CENTRAL REGISTRY – NOTICE TO AGENCIES
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch83/sect18-8305/

How frequently must they register? And for how long?

SVP written form monthly; home visit bi-annually; in person yearly Others written form quarterly; in person yearly. Homeless must check in weekly. 18-8308
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title18/T18CH83/SECT18-8308/
Duration life 18-310(1); petition can be made after 10 yrs. in some situations; see removal process.
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch83/sect18-8310/

Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?

No.

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

Yes.
Assessing Sex Offenders
https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/probation_and_parole/sex_offender_management/assessing_sex_offenders

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

Apparently not.

Is there a registration fee?

Yes
$80 annually
Section 18-8307
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title18/T18CH83/SECT18-8307/

Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?

18-8307(2) Registration fee
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title18/T18CH83/SECT18-8307/
18-8327 - Prohibited Employment
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch83/sect18-8327/
18-8324 Community Notification
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title18/T18CH83/SECT18-8324/
18-8329 - Prohibited Access to School Children - and exceptions
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch83/sect18-8329/
18-8331 - Prohibited Group Dwelling - and exceptions
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch83/sect18-8331/

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

18-8310 - RELEASE FROM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS – EXPUNGEMENT
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch83/sect18-8310/
18-8310A - DISTRICT COURT TO RELEASE FROM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS – EXPUNGEMENT
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch83/sect18-8310A/

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

Appears to be none.

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

Must comply 18-8304
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title18/T18CH83/SECT18-8304/
Within 2 working days 18-8307(4)(b)
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title18/T18CH83/SECT18-8307/

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.

Info for State Advocates

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

After prison, parole, probation 18-310
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch3/sect18-310/

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

https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/probation_and_parole/sex_offender_management/information_for_%20sex_%20offenders
https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/probation_and_parole/sex_offender_management

How does the state’s legislative process work?

How a bill becomes the law
https://legislature.idaho.gov/resources/howabillbecomesalaw/
http://idcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/CHAPTER-18-Legislative-Process.pdf

How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?

Search by variety of methods including key words
https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2018/legislation/

Best keywords are:

Sexual; sexual offender; sex offender registration

How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:

Bill Tracker
https://lso.legislature.idaho.gov/MyBillTracker/Login_input.do

Most important legislative committees for our issues are:

Senate Judiciary and Rules
https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2018/standingcommittees/SJR/
House Judiciary, Rules and Administration
https://legislature.idaho.gov/committees/housecommittees/

Contact info for state legislators can be found at:

Senate
https://legislature.idaho.gov/senate/membership/
House
https://legislature.idaho.gov/house/membership/

Other Useful State Information

Contact information for state registry office

Central Sex Offender Registry
700 S. Stratford Dr., Suite 120
Meridian, ID 83642
Ph: 208.884.7305
Email: idsor@isp.idaho.gov
https://www.isp.idaho.gov/sor_id/

NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:

None yet.

Other helpful state advocacy groups:

Idaho Human Rights
https://humanrights.idaho.gov/About-Us

Other registrant-friendly state support groups:

Response needed.

Other helpful information

http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/idaho/

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