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Mississippi Laws Regarding Registration

Who must register?

What information must registrants provide?

How frequently must they register?

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

No.

Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?

Residency restrictions: 3,000 feet from a school or day care; cannot loiter within 500 feet of a school or day care. Some exceptions apply.
MSC 45-33-25 (4)http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453325
MSC 45-33-26 http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453326
MSC 45-33-49 http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453349
Fees § 45-33-57
http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453357

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 your state?

Not specified but the word ‘lodges’ is used several time. § 45-33-36
http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453336

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

Notify 10 days PRIOR to moving to state; once there, register within 3 days. § 45-33-27
http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453327

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?

MSC 97-3-53, 54.1, 54.3, 65, 71, 95, 101, 104, 107; 97-5-5, 23, 24, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 41; 97-29-3, 39(1)©, 45(1)(a), 59, 61(2), 63; 43-47-18; 97-1-7
Go to http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/ then choose the applicable code number listed.

Does the state have lifetime supervision?

No.

Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?

No.

What are the state civil commitment laws?

None.

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?

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

How does the state’s legislative process work?

How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?

Search by bill number if known
http://www.legislature.ms.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Select session, then choice of search criteria such as by committee or bill # or key words
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/mainmenu.htm

Best keywords are:

‘sex offense’ or ‘sexual’

Sign up for notifications of bill movement:

Offers free and subscription services
https://legiscan.com/

Most important legislative committees for our issues are:

House corrections and several judiciary; no links to individual committees, just to list with members
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/h_cmtememb.xml Senate same; corrections and 2 judiciary
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/s_cmtememb.xml

Contact info for state legislators can be found at:

Other Useful State Information

Contact information for state registry office

MS State Sex Offender Registry Office
http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/ContactUs.aspx
Mississippi SOR, Post Office Box 958, Jackson, MS 39205
601-987-1540

RSOL state affiliate website or blog:

None yet!

Other helpful information

ACLU Mississippi: http://www.aclu-ms.org/

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