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North Carolina Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
G.S. § 14-208.6
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6.pdf
§ 14-208.7
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf
Certain juveniles § 14-208.6B
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6B.pdf
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Semi-annually G.S. § 14-208.9A(a))
https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_14/gs_14-208.9a.html
Duration: life § 14 208.23
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.23.pdf
30 / may petition off after 10 § 14-208.7
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
Four categories: “regular” registrant, recidivists, aggravated sex offenders, and sexual violent predators.
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
Yes. The levels are: High, Moderate, Low, Not Applicable, and Undetermined.
Offender Risk Level Description
http://www.sexoffender.nd.gov/Glossary/glossary.shtml
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
delinquent juveniles G.S. § 14-208.29
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.29.pdf
Is there a registration fee?
No
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Residency Restrictions (G.S. § 14-208.16)
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.16.pdf
Restrictions on Certain Activities Involving Minors (G.S. § 14-208.17)
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.17.pdf
Commercial Driver’s License Restriction (G.S. § l4-208.l9A)
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.19A.pdf
Premises restrictions (G.S. § 14-208.18)
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.18.pdf
Restrictions on Access to Certain Social Networking Web Sites (G.S. § 14-202.5) (No longer applies since Packingham vs. North Carolina was settled by the Supreme Court)
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-202.5.pdf
Restriction on Obtaining/Renewing EMS Credentials G.S. § 131E- 159(h)
https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_131E/GS_131E-159.pdf
Restriction on Issuance or Renewal of Funeral License G.S. § 90-210.25B
https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_90/GS_90-210.25B.pdf
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Yes; after 10 yrs for 30 yr registrants § 14-208.12A
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.12A.pdf
juveniles: § 14-208.30.
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.30.pdf
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
In state 15 days; G.S. 14 208.7.a
https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7
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 3 business days of establishing residence or in state 15 days; § 14-208.7.a
https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7
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?
RG.S. 14-27.21 – G.S. 14-27.33 under article 7B
https://www.ncleg.gov/gascripts/statutes/StatutesTOC.pl?Chapter=0014
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Yes; § 15A-1340.11.
http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=15A-1340.11
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None.
What is the age of consent?
Age 16; § 14-27.25.
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.25.pdf
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes; § 14-27.30
https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.30.pdf
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes; automatically restored upon completion of all supervised release
http://www.dconc.gov/home/showdocument?id=4102
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
Sex Offender Registration in North Carolina
https://ncsheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/NCSA_SOR_Publication_2018.pdf
https://www.nc.gov/sex-offender-registry
North Carolina General Statutes § 14-208.7 Registration
https://law.onecle.com/north-carolina/14-criminal-law/14-208.7.html
How does the state’s legislative process work?
https://www.ncleg.gov/Files/EducationalResources/HowAnIdeaBecomesALaw.pdf
https://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCPLA/asset_manager/get_file/47025/the_ncga_process.pdf
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Search can be done by bill number and by keyword/subject/text, e.g., sex offense, sex offense laws
http://www.ncleg.net/Legislation/Legislation.html
Best keywords are:
sex offense, sex offense laws
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Appropriations on justice and public safety
http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/Committees/committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Senate+Standing_144
Justice and Public Safety Oversight Committee
https://www.ncleg.gov/gascripts/Committees/Committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Non-Standing_427
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Senate members list
https://www.ncleg.gov/Senate
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
North Carolina Rational Sexual Offense Laws
https://ncrsol.org/
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Other helpful information
Response needed.
http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/north-carolina/