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Missouri Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
Who is required to Register 589.400-425; Offenses Requiring Registration 589.400
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=589.400&bid=30272&hl=
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
For adults: 589.414 every 90 days or semi-annually § 589.400 lifetime
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=589.414&bid=30279&hl=
See also 211.425 juvenile registration
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=211.425&bid=11548&hl=
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Certain juvenile offenders 211.425
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=211.425&bid=11548&hl=
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
566.147 1000 ft. residency
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=566.147&bid=29437&hl=
566.148,49,50 proximity/loitering
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=566.148&bid=29439&hl=
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=566.149&bid=29441&hl=
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=566.150&bid=34711&hl=
566.155 coaching
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=566.155&bid=29449&hl=
589.426 Halloween restriction, including posting sign
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=589.426&bid=30285&hl=
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
For just a few offenses: Committing or expiring to commit promoting prostitution 2nd & 3rd degree, public display of explicit sexual material, and statutory rape 2nd degree. Also for youthful offenders (see Romeo & Juliet below)
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=589.400&bid=30272&hl=
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
If If the time is less than seven (7) days per 12-month period, registration is not required
http://www.mshp.dps.mo.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/SOR/factsheet.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?
589.400 within three days
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=589.400&bid=30272&hl=
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?
566.030 – 566.071; 568.020
https://bluetigerportal.lincolnu.edu/c/document_library/get_file?p_l_id=142227&folderId=2878707&name=DLFE-19208.pdf
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
MO. REV. STAT. §§ 632.480-.513
https://dmh.mo.gov/smmhc/sorts_about.html
What is the age of consent?
Response needed.
Link needed.
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Missouri does not have a close-in-age exemption. 589.400(8) allows for 19 and under, with victim 13 and older with consensual relations to petition for registry removal sooner.
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/PageSelect.aspx?section=589.400&bid=30272&hl=
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes, after prison, parole, and probation 115.133
https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/missouri-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://www.mshp.dps.mo.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/SOR/factsheet.html
http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/SOR/SORPage.html
How does the state’s legislative process work?
http://www.senate.mo.gov/bill-law.htm
https://house.mo.gov/content.aspx?info=/info/howbill.htm
https://bloch.umkc.edu/mwcnl/resources/documents/conferences-2014/session-K.pdf
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
If you know the bill #:
https://house.mo.gov/billcentral.aspx
Bill Tracking:
http://www.mobilltracker.org/
Best keywords are:
Response needed.
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Bill Tracking:
http://www.mobilltracker.org/
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH OVERSIGHT DIVISION
https://ballotpedia.org/Legislative_Oversight_Committee,_Missouri_House_of_Representatives
Appropriations
https://ballotpedia.org/Appropriations_Committee,_Missouri_State_Senate
Crime prevention and public safety
https://ballotpedia.org/Crime_Prevention_and_Public_Safety_Committee,_Missouri_House_of_Representatives
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Find your legislator:
http://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/default.aspx/leg_lookup.aspx
Click on pic for contact info:
http://www.senate.mo.gov/2018-senator-listing-2/
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
mosor@mshp.dps.mo.gov
1-888-767-6747 or 573-526-6348
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
None at present.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful information
Another resource:
http://sexoffenderonestopresource.com/Missouri/