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+//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
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 ===== Maine Laws Regarding Registration =====
 === Who must register? ===
-   \\
+\\
 [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11282.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11282.html]]
 === What information must registrants provide? ===
 \\
 [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11281.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11281.html]]
 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
-mo/6mo/1yr §11282-7 \\
+Tier 3: every 3m months, Tier 2: every 6 months, and Tier 1: annually.\\
+§11282 sec. 7\\
 [[http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11282.html|http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11282.html]]\\
-/25/ life 11285  \\
+Tier 3: register for life, Tier 2: 25 years, and Tier 1: 10 years\\
+§ 11282 sec. 7\\
 [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11285.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11285.html]]
+=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+Yes, tier I, tier II, and tier III.\\
+§11273. Definitions, sections 17-19\\
+[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html]]
+Title 34-A: CORRECTIONS to statutes\\
+§11273. Definitions, sections 17-19\\
+[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html]]
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
+Sex Offender Management and Risk Assessment Advisory Commission\\
+[[https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Ach19sec0.html|https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Ach19sec0.html]]
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
 No.
+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
+Yes\\
+$25 annually?\\
+§11287\\
+[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11287.html
+|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11287.html ]]
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
-Restricted zones §261   \\
+There are contact restrictions with minors under 14 if the registrants victim was under 14:
+Prohibited contact with a minor; sex offender restricted zone §261\\
 [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec261.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec261.html]]\\
-Fee 11287 \\
+\\
+May charge a $25 annual fee §11287\\
 [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11287.html|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  \\
+Not removal but exceptions §11202-A\\
 [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11202-A.html|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
+Apparently none unless there 14 consecutive days or 30 days aggregate 11273.12\\
-.12  \\
 [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html|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  \\
+Register within 3 days/inform LE within 24 hours 11283\\
 [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11283.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11283.html]]\\
-  \\
+\\
 [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11284.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11284.html]]
-=====   =====
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
-– 260 ff\\
+The sexual offenses that require registration can be found in Title 34-A, §11203 (if the crime was committed before January 1, 2013) and in the definitions of “Tier 1 offense”, “Tier 2 offense” and Tier 3 offense” in Title 34-A, §11273 (if the crime was committed on or after January 1, 2013).\\
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec253.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec253.html]]\\
+[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11203.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11203.html]]\\
-– 285 ff\\
+[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11273.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11273.html]]
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec282.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec282.html]]
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
-Unclear; this act created it, but no statute can be found \\
+Unclear; this act created it, but no statute can be found\\
 [[http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_123rd/billtexts/SP061601.asp|http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_123rd/billtexts/SP061601.asp]]
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 === What is the age of consent? ===
-254  \\
+254\\
 [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-asec254.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-asec254.html]]
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
-Yes 254  \\
+Yes 254\\
 [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-asec254.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-asec254.html]]
-=====   =====
 ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
-Yes; never lost; may vote while incarcerated 112-14 \\
+Yes; never lost; may vote while incarcerated 112-14\\
 [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/21-A/title21-Asec112.html|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://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib/lldl/sexoffender/index.html]]\\
 [[http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/index.pl|http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/index.pl]]\\
 [[https://legislature.maine.gov/lawlibrary/what-is-maines-law-on/sex-offender-registration/9492|https://legislature.maine.gov/lawlibrary/what-is-maines-law-on/sex-offender-registration/9492]]
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 === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
-[[http://www.state.me.us/legis/path/path.htm|http://www.state.me.us/legis/path/path.htm]]\\
+[[http://legislature.maine.gov/general/path-of-legislation-in-maine-detailed/9285|http://legislature.maine.gov/general/path-of-legislation-in-maine-detailed/9285]]
-[[http://www.maine.gov/legis/opla/process.htm|http://www.maine.gov/legis/opla/process.htm]]
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
 Search by number, type, or text\\
-[[http://legislature.maine.gov/
+[[http://legislature.maine.gov/bills/|http://legislature.maine.gov/bills/]]\\
-http://legislature.maine.gov/bills/|http://legislature.maine.gov/
+Advanced bill search\\
-http://legislature.maine.gov/bills/]]\\
-Advanced bill search \\
 [[http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/advancedsearch.asp|http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/advancedsearch.asp]]
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 === 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  \\
+Identify by several methods and tracking\\
-[[https://legiscan.com/ME|https://legiscan.com/ME]]\\
-Tracking for bills affecting children \\
-[[http://www.mekids.org/128-leg-bills.php|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|https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/default_ps.asp?snum=128&PID=0]]
+Tracking for bills affecting children LegiScan is the best alternative. This link is to search results for keyword “sexual” which seemed to do best.\\
+[[https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=ME&keyword=sexual|https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=ME&keyword=sexual]]
+[[https://mekids.org/take-action/state-house-bill-tracking/|https://mekids.org/take-action/state-house-bill-tracking/]]
 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
-Criminal justice & public safety
+Criminal justice & public safety\\
- \\
 [[http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/CJPS|http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/CJPS]]\\
-Judiciary \\
+Judiciary\\
 [[http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/JUD|http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/JUD]]
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
-Senate \\
+Senate\\
 [[http://www.mainesenate.org/senators/|http://www.mainesenate.org/senators/]]\\
 [[https://mesenategop.com/|https://mesenategop.com/]]\\
-House \\
+House\\
-[[http://legislature.maine.gov/housedems/representatives/index.html|http://legislature.maine.gov/housedems/representatives/index.html]]
+[[http://legislature.maine.gov/house/|http://legislature.maine.gov/house/]]
-=====   =====
 ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Contact information for state registry office ===
-Response needed.\\
+Commerce Drive, Suite #1\\
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
+State House Station\\
+Augusta, ME 04333-0042\\
+(207) 624-7270\\
+maine_SOR.help@maine.gov\\
+[[http://sor.informe.org/sor/faq.htm|http://sor.informe.org/sor/faq.htm]]
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-[[http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step2.pl |http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step2.pl ]]
+None yet.
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
-Response needed.\\
+Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
-Response needed.\\
+Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
 === Other helpful information ===