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Minnesota Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
243.166 subd.1b
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=243.166
243.167
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=243.167
What information must registrants provide?
243.166 subd.4a
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=243.166
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Based on variables, some verification is by mail and some in person either yearly or semi-yearly 243.166 subd.4(e)
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=243.166#stat.243.166.3a
10 yrs./life; FTR will add time 243.166 subd. 6
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=243.166
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Yes; level 1 and some level 2. 244.052 subd.4
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=244.052
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
None.
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
None. May request reevaluation of risk level 244.052 subd.6
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=244.052
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Cannot find statute; stated here as 14 days
https://kellerlawoffices.com/understanding-sex-offender-registries/
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 243.166 subd.3c
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=243.166
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?
609.342 – 609.345 ff
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.342
609.3451 – 55 ff
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.3451
609.322
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.322
609.3242
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.3242
617.246 - 47 ff
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=617.246
617.23
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=617.23
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Unclear
Link needed.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
Chapter 253 D
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=253D
What is the age of consent?
Age 16 609.344
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.344
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Depending on age of complainant, actor must be more than 24 or 36 months older. 609.344
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.344
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes; after prison/parole/probation
https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/minnesota-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/ss/ssmpocnl.pdf
Link needed.
Response needed.
https://por.state.mn.us/predatorfaq.aspx
This is an attorney but info is good
https://kellerlawoffices.com/understanding-sex-offender-registries/
How does the state’s legislative process work?
https://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/howbill
https://mn.gov/dhs/assets/legislative-process-presentation_tcm1053-286340.pdf
http://www.revenue.state.mn.us/local_gov/prop_tax_admin/at_manual/16_01.pdf
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Search by variety of methods
https://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legis
Drop down menu topic search
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/status_search.php?body=House&search=topic
Best keywords are:
Crime and criminals; corrections; correction-juveniles Sexual offense; sex offender registry; sex offender
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Individualized- free but must register
https://www.leg.state.mn.us/mybills/login?ReturnUrl=%2fmybills%2f
Listing of current bills
https://mn.gov/governor/resources/legislation/
Create account; choose state
lexis-nexis.com link
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Public safety and security (H)
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cmte/Home/?comm=90019
Senate committee needed
Link needed.
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
House
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/hmem.asp
Senate
http://www.senate.mn/members/index.php?ls=#header
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful information
Response needed.
http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/minnesota/