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Maine Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
3mo/6mo/1yr §11282-7
http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11282.html
10 /25/ life 11285
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11285.html
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
No.
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Restricted zones §261
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec261.html
Fee 11287
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11287.html
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Not removal but exceptions §11202-A
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11202-A.html
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Apparently none unless there 14 consecutive days or 30 days aggregate
11273.12
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Register within 3 days/inform LE within 24 hours 11283
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11283.html
11284
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11284.html
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?
253 – 260 ff
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec253.html
282 – 285 ff
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec282.html
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Unclear; this act created it, but no statute can be found
http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_123rd/billtexts/SP061601.asp
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None.
What is the age of consent?
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes; never lost; may vote while incarcerated 112-14
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/21-A/title21-Asec112.html
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib/lldl/sexoffender/index.html
http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/index.pl
https://legislature.maine.gov/lawlibrary/what-is-maines-law-on/sex-offender-registration/9492
How does the state’s legislative process work?
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Search by number, type, or text
http://legislature.maine.gov/
http://legislature.maine.gov/bills/
Advanced bill search
http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/advancedsearch.asp
Best keywords are:
Sexual offense; sex offense registry; sex offender; sexual misconduct
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Comprehensive list of current bills to choose from; also find list with key words; appears to be free service
https://legiscan.com/ME
Tracking for bills affecting children
http://www.mekids.org/128-leg-bills.php
Identify by several methods and tracking
https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/default_ps.asp?snum=128&PID=0
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Criminal justice & public safety
http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/CJPS
Judiciary
http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/JUD
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Senate
http://www.mainesenate.org/senators/
https://mesenategop.com/
House
http://legislature.maine.gov/housedems/representatives/index.html
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
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Link needed.
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
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Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.