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 ===== Mississippi Laws Regarding Registration ===== ===== Mississippi Laws Regarding Registration =====
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 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-MSC 45-33-23\\ +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=12f02474-c26b-46a5-8b15-46fa55589308&nodeid=AAYAAYAAD&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAY%2FAAYAAY%2FAAYAAYAAD&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+45-33-23.+Definitions.&indicator=true&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A8V3T-6Y92-D6RV-H4W9-00008-00&ecomp=_g1_kkk&prid=83959542-b2ef-4e93-b1d4-e5ab1428ef0f|MissCode Ann§ 45-33-23 (h)]]
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453323|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453323]]+
  
 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
-MSC 45-33-25 (2)\\ +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=2df5b4bd-371d-4978-af8f-cb5930b5abe3&action=pawlinkdoc&pdcomponentid=&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A60B3-87M3-GXJ9-31NH-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAYAAYAAE&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&ecomp=rssdkkk&prid=24ca78f2-805c-4510-a6d1-f63c6b395cc5|MissCode Ann§ 45-33-25 (2)]]
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453325|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453325]]+
  
 === How frequently must they register? === === How frequently must they register? ===
  
-Duration 15/25/life § 45-33-47\\ +Duration 15/25/life:\\ 
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453347|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453347]]\\ +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=492992e2-cb84-4c21-812f-28fa87b31d58&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A8P6B-83X2-8T6X-743H-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234191&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAYAAYAAU&ecomp=rssdkkk&prid=9ca72664-4db1-4174-88f4-c90cd3624647|MissCode Ann§ 45-33-47]]\\ 
-Frequency MSC 45-33-31\\ +\\ 
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453331|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453331]]+Frequency:\\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=5cf2d04b-c77c-46ac-9653-17ff3fc09edb&action=pawlinkdoc&pdcomponentid=&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A60B3-8GJ3-CH1B-T1N6-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAYAAYAAJ&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&ecomp=rssdkkk&prid=46bc8f10-e08d-41d0-965f-ecd859fe4ff6|MissCode Ann§ 45-33-31]]
  
 === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? === === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
  
-Yes. The tiers are: Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier Three.\\ +Yes. The tiers are: Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier Three:\\ 
-§ 45-33-47(2)\\ +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=16f08a30-29d0-4a47-9911-ceedc541bfaa&nodeid=AAYAAYAAU&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAY%2FAAYAAY%2FAAYAAYAAU&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+45-33-47.+Petition+for+relief+from+duty+to+register%3B+grounds%3B+minimum+period+of+continuing+registration+based+on+three-tier+classification+of+offenses%3B+certain+offenders+subject+to+lifetime+registration%3B+certain+offenders+subject+to+electronic+monitoring.&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A8P6B-83X2-8T6X-743H-00008-00&ecomp=_g1_kkk&prid=2f42cefc-966f-47bf-87eb-09807cde26a0|MissCode Ann§ 45-33-47 (2)]]
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453347|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453347]]+
  
-===   Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?   ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
  
-No.+No. Tiers set according to the violation:\\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/8P6B-83X2-8T6X-743H-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2045-33-47&context=1000516|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-47]]
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
 No. No.
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 +=== Is there a registration fee? ===
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 +Yes\\
 +Amount is not in statute, currently $11 quarterly set by Department of Public Safety.\\
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=ee71cfa0-5fff-4daf-a231-ed89d07c1845&nodeid=AAYAAYAAZ&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAY%2FAAYAAY%2FAAYAAYAAZ&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+45-33-57.+Fees.&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A8P6B-83X2-8T6X-743P-00008-00&ecomp=vg1_kkk&prid=95de8a59-a571-4161-9bcc-0bbaf93ae12c
 +|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-57]]
  
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === === 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.\\ +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|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453325]]\\ +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=9dd785e9-1736-4b67-a72b-2e380c3f235e&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:60B3-87M3-GXJ9-31NH-00008-00&pdcontentcomponentid=234190&pdteaserkey=sr2&pditab=allpods&ecomp=_ss_kkk&earg=sr2&prid=b87770a5-6572-456e-afba-f35bf5d90344|MissCode Ann§ 45-33-25]]\\ 
-MSC 45-33-26 [[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453326|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453326]]\\ +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=e26f8dc8-83c2-447f-881a-fb9dba8d98d3&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A8P6B-83X2-8T6X-7430-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234191&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAYAAYAAF&ecomp=rssdkkk&prid=9dd785e9-1736-4b67-a72b-2e380c3f235e|MissCode Ann. § 45-33-26]] 
-MSC 45-33-49[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453349http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453349]]\\ + 
-Fees § 45-33-57 (Current fee is $11 - this is not spelled out in statute)\\ +"Carly's Law", which prohibits any contact orcorrespondence of any kind (written, phone, Internet etc.between the offender and the victim: 
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453357|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453357]]+ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/618H-RWX3-GXJ9-31JF-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2045-33-63&context=1000516|MissCode Ann§ 45-33-63]]
  
 === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? === === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
  
-MSC 45-33-47 [[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453347|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453347]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/8P6B-83X2-8T6X-743H-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2045-33-47&context=1000516|MissCode Ann§ 45-33-47]]
  
 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting your state? === === 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\\ +Visitors may stay in state for up to six days without registering. If they intend to stay for 7 or more days, they must register within three days of entry into the state. To register, fill out the .pdf form found at [[https://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/Resources.aspx|https://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/Resources.aspx]] under "MS Sex Offender Registration Form", take that to the local sheriff's office where you will be processed, then take their paperwork to any driver's license station, pay $11.00 and get an ID card. If you register as a visitor, you should visit the driver's license station before you leave the state, to let them know you are leaving and no longer will be in Mississippi. You will then be listed on the registry as "Out of State".
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453336|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? === === 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\\ +Notify 10 days PRIOR to moving to state; once there, register within 3 days:\\ 
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453327|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453327]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/60B3-87R3-CH1B-T1N0-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2045-33-27&context=1000516|MissCode Ann§ 45-33-27]] 
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== 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? === === 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\\ +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/|http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/]] then choose the applicable code number listed.
-Go to [[http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/|http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/]] then choose the applicable code number listed.+
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Age 16 § 97-3-65 [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PCF-DVG0-0035-R1XD-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20§%2097-3-65&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PCF-DVG0-0035-R1XD-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20§%2097-3-65&context=1000516]]+Age 16: \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/8P6B-8B52-8T6X-736R-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2097-3-65&context=1000516|Miss. Code Ann§ 97-3-65]]
  
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-Yes. MSC 97-3-65 [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PCF-DVG0-0035-R1XD-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20§%2097-3-65&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PCF-DVG0-0035-R1XD-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20§%2097-3-65&context=1000516]]+Yes: \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/8P6B-8B52-8T6X-736R-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2097-3-65&context=1000516|Miss. Code Ann§ 97-3-65]]
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
  
-Permanently barred if have committed certain crimes, including rape.\\ +Permanently barred if have committed certain crimes, including rape. \\ [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/state-felon-voting-laws/#mississippi|https://felonvoting.procon.org/state-felon-voting-laws/#mississippi]] \\ 
-[[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/MissArticle12.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/MissArticle12.pdf]]\\ +in flux? Lawsuit in 2017 \\
-in flux? Lawsuit in 2017\\+
 [[https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2017/09/29/mississippi-lifetime-felon-voting-ban/715774001/|https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2017/09/29/mississippi-lifetime-felon-voting-ban/715774001/]] [[https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2017/09/29/mississippi-lifetime-felon-voting-ban/715774001/|https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2017/09/29/mississippi-lifetime-felon-voting-ban/715774001/]]
  
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 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
  
-Search by bill number if known\\ +On the MS Legislature site, hover over “Legislation” and select “Measure search” if you already know a bill number or statute. Select “text search” for a more robust search. But this is clunky. \\ [[http://www.legislature.ms.gov/|http://www.legislature.ms.gov/]] \\ 
-[[http://www.legislature.ms.gov/Pages/default.aspx|http://www.legislature.ms.gov/Pages/default.aspx]]\\ +Select session, then choice of search criteria such as by committee or bill # or key words \\ 
-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|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/mainmenu.htm]] \\ 
-[[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/mainmenu.htm|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/mainmenu.htm]]+For an easier time of it, go to Legiscan, enter Mississippi for the state, and use “sexual offense” or “sex offender” or “sexual offender” for best results. \\ 
 +[[https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=MS&keyword=sexual+offense|https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=MS&keyword=sexual+offense]]
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
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 === Sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === Sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
  
-Offers free and subscription services\\ +Offers free and subscription services \\ [[https://legiscan.com/|https://legiscan.com/]]
-[[https://legiscan.com/|https://legiscan.com/]]+
  
 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
  
-House corrections and several judiciary; no links to individual committees, just to list with members\\ +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|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/h_cmtememb.xml]] \\ 
-[[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/h_cmtememb.xml|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/h_cmtememb.xml]]\\ +Senate same; corrections and 2 judiciary \\
-Senate same; corrections and 2 judiciary\\+
 [[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/s_cmtememb.xml|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/s_cmtememb.xml ]] [[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/s_cmtememb.xml|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/s_cmtememb.xml ]]
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-House Roster: [[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/h_roster.pdf|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/h_roster.pdf]]\\+House Roster: [[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/h_roster.pdf|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/h_roster.pdf]] \\
 Senate Roster: [[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/s_roster.pdf|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/s_roster.pdf]] Senate Roster: [[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/s_roster.pdf|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/s_roster.pdf]]
  
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 === Contact information for state registry office === === Contact information for state registry office ===
  
-MS State Sex Offender Registry Office\\ +MS State Sex Offender Registry Office \\ [[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/ContactUs.aspx|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/ContactUs.aspx]] \\ 
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/ContactUs.aspx|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/ContactUs.aspx]]\\ +Mississippi SOR, Post Office Box 958, Jackson, MS 39205 \\
-Mississippi SOR, Post Office Box 958, Jackson, MS 39205\\+
 601-987-1540 601-987-1540
  
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