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Iowa Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
692A.103
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.103.pdf
Offenses by tiers 692A.102
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.102.pdf
What information must registrants provide?
692A.121b.(1)
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.121.pdf
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Every 3/6/12 months 692A.108
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.108.pdf
10 yrs/life 692A.106
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.106.pdf
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
Yes, tier I, tier II, and tier III.
692A.102 Sex offense classifications
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.102.pdf
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
Yes.
(link to official statute needed)
http://www.grllaw.com/blog/grl-law/sex-offender-risk-assessments.aspx
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
709.4(1)(b)(3)(d)
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/709.4.pdf
Is there a registration fee?
Yes
$25 annually, optional per county
692.11
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.110.pdf
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
2000 foot residency restriction from school or registered daycare 692A.114(3) - there are several exceptions. See law text.
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.114.pdf
Electronic monitoring 692A.124 - this is during supervision
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.124.pdf
Cannot work with dependent adults 692A.115
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.115.pdf
Exclusion Zones if offense involves minor 692A.113
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.113.pdf
Registration fee and civil penalties 692A.110
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.110.pdf
Required hormonal therapy in some cases
https://doc.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hsf-704a_feminizing_hormone_informed_consent.pdf
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/publications/search/document?fq=id:913690&pdid=866055&q=903B#903B.10
903B.10
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/publications/search/document?fq=id:1205878&pdid=1156391&q=hormonal#903B.10
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Within 5 days according to these FAQs; cannot find visiting specifically addressed in statutes
http://www.iowasexoffender.com/faq/content
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 days 692A.103
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.103.pdf
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?
709.2 – 709.16; .18; .21 ff
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/709.2.pdf
709.3
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/709.3.pdf
709.4
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/709.4.pdf
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
What are the state civil commitment laws?
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes 709.4(1)(b)(3)(d)
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/709.4.pdf
How a Bill Becomes Law
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LP/696315.pdf
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Iowa’s Constitution currently states that anyone convicted of a felony has no right to vote or hold public office. But in 2020 the Governor signed Executive Order 7, restoring the right to vote to nearly all Iowans who have been convicted of a felony and have successfully completed their sentences.
https://governor.iowa.gov/services/voting-rights-restoration
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://www.iowasexoffender.com/
http://www.iowasexoffender.com/faq/content
http://www.iowasexoffender.com/registration
How does the state’s legislative process work?
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LP/696315.pdf
Good set of legislative FAQs
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/FAQ?action=home
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Find bills by a wide variety of methods
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/findLegislation
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/billTracking/billVersions
Best keywords are:
Sexual; sexual offense; sex offender
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Choose from a list of tracking tools; some free; some require subscription
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/billTracking
attorney provided site
http://libguides.law.drake.edu/c.php?g=150988&p=992718
Choose “Coalition against sexual assault”
http://www.ialobby.com/billtracker/
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Judiciary (S)
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=87&groupID=697
Appropriations, justice system
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=87&groupID=678
Appropriations (H)
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=87&groupID=695
Judiciary (H)
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=87&groupID=689
Public safety (H)
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=87&groupID=670
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Senate
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/senate
House
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/house
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Voice: (515) 725-6050
Fax: (515) 725-6040
email form available at link after doing captcha
http://www.iowasexoffender.com/contact/
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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