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State Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
In NJ, the Megan's Law sex offender registration and community notification provisions were signed into law on October 31, 1994 (chapters 128 and 133 of Public Laws of 1994 - These provisions are set forth in New Jersey law at N.J.S.A. 2C:7-1 through 2C:7-11
http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu
The provisions of both laws are reproduced in their entirety at:
http://www.njsp.org/sex-offender-registry/megans-law.shtml
NJ List of Registerable Offenses can be found at:
http://www.njsp.org/sex-offender-registry/so-offense-chart.shtml
What information must registrants provide?
Response needed.
Link needed.
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Specifically, section 2C:7-2, paragraph e.
Link needed.
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Nothing found.
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
In New Jersey, G.H. v. Twp. of Galloway, 401 N.J. Super. 392 (2008), the court found that [residency] restrictions created by municipalities were unconstitutional as they preempted the application of Megan’s Law.
More info needed.
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Some registrants may petition. In each case, a motion must be filed in Superior Court with notice to the prosecutor. Prosecutor may object to removal. See section 2C:7-2, paragraphs f and g.
http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
No special statement for visitors
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Sex offenders convicted in another state are required to register within 10 days of moving to New Jersey. 2c:7-2 c.(1)
http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu
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?
The offenses requiring registration include aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, criminal sexual contact if the victim is minor, endangering the welfare of a child by engaging in sexual conduct which would impair or debauch the morals of the child, endangering the welfare of a child through acts involving pornography featuring a child, promoting prostitution of a child, luring or enticing, kidnapping, criminal restraint, and false imprisonment if the victim is a minor and the offender is not a parent of the victim.
http://www.njsp.org/sex-offender-registry/so-offense-chart.shtml
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Yes; still need to find statute number(s), but this link describes NJ State parole board practice regarding sex offender supervision:
http://www.state.nj.us/parole/somu.html
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Response needed.
Link needed.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2m
https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/2013/title-30/section-30-4-27.2/
What is the age of consent?
Could not find specific statutes so this is a link to a separate website that says 16.
https://www.ageofconsent.net/laws/new-jersey
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
The age of consent website above says New Jersey’s law states that an accused is guilty of sexual assault if sexual intercourse occurs with an alleged victim who is at least 13-years-old, but younger than 16-years-old, and the accused is “at least four years older” than the alleged victim.
Actual legal statute still needed.
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
In New Jersey, any person who is no longer in prison, on parole, or on probation as a result of a felony conviction can register to vote. See N.J.S.A. 19:4-1. See N.J.S.A. 19:4-1
http://www.nj.gov/state/dos_statutes-elections-19-01-09.shtml#ele_19_4_1
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?
Start on legislature home page:
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us
Best keywords are:
In “Bill Search” area, use keywords “sex” and “sexual” to locate legislation in either state senate or state assembly
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Tracking can be done using subscription service
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillsSubscriptionLogin.asp
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committees both accessed here:
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/ShowCommittee.asp
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Use the committee page to select your preferred committee, which then brings up a clickable link to all members of the committee.
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/ShowCommittee.asp
Links on website sidebar also allow you to search by municipality, district, interactive map, or alphabetical listing.
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
Response needed.
Email or website needed.
123-456-7890
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
New Jersey Families Advocating for Intelligent Reform (NJFAIR) - inactive
And two law firms advocating for megan’s law and sex offender/registry issues:
Maynard Law Office in Morristown:
http://njlawattorney.com/
Brickfield & Donohue in Bergen County
http://www.brickdonlaw.com/criminal-defense/sex-crimes/new-jersey-sex-offender-registry/
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
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Other helpful information
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