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New Jersey Laws Regarding Registration

Who must register?

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.
(See ++ at bottom of page for how to find the statute!)
2C:7-2 ++
http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu

What information must registrants provide?

2C:7-4 ++
http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu

How frequently must they register? And for how long?

90 days or yearly 2C:7-2e ++
15 yr(w/application to terminate)or life (implied, not stated) 2C:7-2f.,g. ++
http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu

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

Yes; Certain low and moderate risk offenses 2C:7-13 ++
http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu

Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?

Internet access 2C:43-6.6 ++
Additional penalties 2C:43-3.6 ++
Regarding victim 2C:44-8 ++
“Youth-serving” org. 2C:7-23 ++
Community notification 2C:7-7 ++
http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu

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?

Implied 10 days; never spelled out if just visiting 2C:7-2 c.(3),(5),(6), and (7) ++
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 will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?

Within 10 days if in the state 14 consecutive or 30 aggregate days in a year. 2C:7-2 c.(3),(5),(6), and (7) ++
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?

2C:43-6.8 (6)(7) ++
2C:43-7.2 (7)(8) ++
http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu

Info for State Advocates

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

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 ++ No 2C:51-3. ++
http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu

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

http://www.njsp.org/sex-offender-registry/faqs.shtml
Also
http://www.nj.gov/parole/somu.html

How does the state’s legislative process work?

Response needed.
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislativepub/legprocess.asp

How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?

Start on legislature home page. In “Bill Search” area, use keywords to locate legislation in either state senate or state assembly.
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us

Best keywords are:

“sex offense” “sex offender” and “sexual”

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
Also Legiscan
https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A1217/2018
And open states
https://openstates.org/nj/bills/

Most important legislative committees for our issues are:

Committees don’t have their own links; go to the links provided and choose the committee from the list
Judiciary
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/ShowCommittee.asp
Law and public safety
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/ShowCommittee.asp
Women and children
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/ShowCommittee.asp

Contact info for state legislators can be found at:

Response needed.
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/abcroster.asp

Other Useful State Information

Contact information for state registry office

New Jersey State Police
P.O. Box 7068
West Trenton, NJ 08628
609-882-2000

NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:

None at this time.

Other helpful state advocacy groups:

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.
Link needed.

Other helpful information

++ All statute links end up on the same search page. To get to a specific statute, type in EXACTLY the statute as written. (2C:7-2) in the “Simple Search” field, and click “Search.” You will get several choices sometimes but ONE of them will be an exact match.
http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/new-jersey/

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