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New Hampshire Laws Regarding Registration

Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?

Yes, tier I, tier II, and tier III.
Chapter 651-B - Registration of criminal offenders, sections VIII, IX, and X.
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-mrg.htm

Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?

651-B:6 - Duration of Registration
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-6.htm

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

Yes, only those with certain offenses are on the public list 651-B:7
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm

Is there a registration fee?

Yes
$50 annually
Saf-C 5504.07
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/saf-c5500.html

Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?

Online identifiers 651-B:4-a
Registration fee 651-B:11
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/lxii/651-b/651-b-mrg.htm

Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?

Tier I and tier II offenders wishing to be removed from the public registry may appeal for removal, which includes a risk assessment.
651-B:6 - Duration of Registration, section III (2) and (3)
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-mrg.htm#:~:text=Section%20651%2DB%3A3&text=Community%3B%20Duties.%20%E2%80%93-,I.,to%20report%20under%20this%20chapter

What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?

None specified.

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

no time frame given. 651-B:2.III Language used is “Upon receipt from any out-of-state law enforcement agency of information that a sex offender or offender against children has moved to New Hampshire, the division shall register such person and shall include the relevant information in the SOR system.”
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-2.htm
651-B:3(b)II
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-3.htm
651-B:4.II
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/651-B/651-B-4.htm

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?

Does the state have lifetime supervision?

No.

Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?

No.

What are the state civil commitment laws?

135-E
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-X-135-E.htm

What is the age of consent?

Age 16 632-A:4.I(b)
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/632-A/632-A-4.htm

Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?

632-A:4.I(b)
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/632-A/632-A-4.htm

Info for State Advocates

Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?

Yes as long as not actually in prison. 607-A:2
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LIX/607-A/607-A-2.htm

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

https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/offenders/disclaimer.html
https://www.snhu.edu/consumer-information/student-assistance-program/sexual-offender-registry-information
https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/offenders/faq.html

How does the state’s legislative process work?

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/misc/legprocess.html
http://mbba-nh.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/About-NH-Legislative-Process-2015.pdf
https://www.nhnonprofits.org/sites/default/files/documents/final_summary_leg_process_nov_2010_with_active_links.pdf

How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?

General Court Of New Hampshire page (with reference links to Bills, Laws, Legislation, Senators, etc)
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/
Legislation Text Search
http://gencourt.state.nh.us/index/default.aspx
Advanced Bill Status
http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_Status/
Quick Bill Search
http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/quick_search.html

Best keywords are:

Sexual assault, sexual

How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:

Can use after a bill # is known
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/
Legiscan
https://legiscan.com/NH

Most important legislative committees for our issues are:

Senate Judiciary
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/Senate/committees/committee_details.aspx?cc=S10
Criminal justice and public safety
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/committeedetails.aspx?code=H26
House Standing Committees
http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/standingcommittees.aspx
General Court Of New Hampshire
http://gencourt.state.nh.us/

Contact info for state legislators can be found at:

Senate
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate/
House
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/

Other Useful State Information

Contact information for state registry office

33 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305
E-mail: SPHeadquarters@dos.nh.gov
Multiple phone numbers found at link
https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/contactus.html

NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:

Citizens for Criminal Justice Reform
https://www.ccjrnh.org/

Other helpful state advocacy groups:

old but good
http://cursor.eprci.com/

Other registrant-friendly state support groups:

Response needed.

Other helpful information

http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/new-hampshire/

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