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north_carolina [2018/04/22 13:41] – created brendanorth_carolina [2021/11/16 13:50] – [North Carolina Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbus
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-===== State Laws Regarding Registration =====+//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** // 
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 +===== North Carolina Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-G.S. § 14-208.6 \\ +G.S. § 14-208.6\\ 
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6.pdf]]\\ +[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6.pdf]]\\ 
-§ 14-208.7 \\ +§ 14-208.7\\ 
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf]]\\ +[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf]]\\ 
-Certain juveniles § 14-208.6B \\ +Certain juveniles § 14-208.6B\\ 
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6B.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6B.pdf]]+[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6B.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.6B.pdf]]
  
 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
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 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
  
-Semi-annually G.S. § 14-208.9A(a)) \\+Semi-annually G.S. § 14-208.9A(a))\\
 [[https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_14/gs_14-208.9a.html|https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_14/gs_14-208.9a.html]]\\ [[https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_14/gs_14-208.9a.html|https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_14/gs_14-208.9a.html]]\\
-Duration: life § 14 208.23  \\ +Duration: life § 14 208.23\\ 
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.23.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.23.pdf]]\\+[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.23.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.23.pdf]]\\
 30 / may petition off after 10 § 14-208.7\\ 30 / may petition off after 10 § 14-208.7\\
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf]]+[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.7.pdf|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|http://www.sexoffender.nd.gov/Glossary/glossary.shtml]]
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-delinquent juveniles G.S. § 14-208.29 \\ +delinquent juveniles G.S. § 14-208.29\\ 
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.29.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.29.pdf]]+[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.29.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.29.pdf]]
  
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
  
-Residency Restrictions (G.S. § 14-208.16) \\ +Residency Restrictions (G.S. § 14-208.16)\\ 
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.16.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.16.pdf]]\\ +[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.16.pdf|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) \\ +Restrictions on Certain Activities Involving Minors (G.S. § 14-208.17)\\ 
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.17.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.17.pdf]]\\+[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.17.pdf|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)\\ Commercial Driver’s License Restriction (G.S. § l4-208.l9A)\\
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.19A.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.19A.pdf]]\\ +[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.19A.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.19A.pdf]]\\ 
-Premises restrictions (G.S. § 14-208.18) \\ +Premises restrictions (G.S. § 14-208.18)\\ 
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.18.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.18.pdf]]\\ +[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.18.pdf|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) (Moot since Packingham?)\\ +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.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-202.5.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-202.5.pdf]]\\ +[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-202.5.pdf|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) \\+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|https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_131E/GS_131E-159.pdf]]\\ [[https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_131E/GS_131E-159.pdf|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  \\+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|https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_90/GS_90-210.25B.pdf]] [[https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_90/GS_90-210.25B.pdf|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? === === 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 \\ +Yes; after 10 yrs for 30 yr registrants § 14-208.12A\\ 
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.12A.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.12A.pdf]]\\ +[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.12A.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.12A.pdf]]\\ 
-juveniles: § 14-208.30.  \\ +juveniles: § 14-208.30.\\ 
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.30.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.30.pdf]]+[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-208.30.pdf|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? === === 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 \\+In state 15 days; G.S. 14 208.7.a\\
 [[https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7|https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7]] [[https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7|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? === === 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 \\+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|https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7]] [[https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7|https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutelookup.pl?statute=14-208.7]]
  
-=====   ===== 
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 RG.S. 14-27.21 – G.S. 14-27.33 under article 7B\\ RG.S. 14-27.21 – G.S. 14-27.33 under article 7B\\
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/statutes/StatutesTOC.pl?Chapter=0014|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/statutes/StatutesTOC.pl?Chapter=0014]]+[[https://www.ncleg.gov/gascripts/statutes/StatutesTOC.pl?Chapter=0014|https://www.ncleg.gov/gascripts/statutes/StatutesTOC.pl?Chapter=0014]]
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 Age 16; § 14-27.25.\\ Age 16; § 14-27.25.\\
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.25.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.25.pdf]]+[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.25.pdf|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? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
 Yes; § 14-27.30\\ Yes; § 14-27.30\\
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.30.pdf|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.30.pdf]] +[[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.30.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-27.30.pdf]]
- +
-=====   =====+
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
  
-Yes; automatically restored upon completion of all supervised release    \\ +Yes; automatically restored upon completion of all supervised release\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[http://www.dconc.gov/home/showdocument?id=4102|http://www.dconc.gov/home/showdocument?id=4102]]
  
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
  
-[[http://docs.ncsbi.gov/Sex-Offender/SexOffenderRegPrograms.aspx|http://docs.ncsbi.gov/Sex-Offender/SexOffenderRegPrograms.aspx]]\\ +Sex Offender Registration in North Carolina\\ 
-[[https://www.nc.gov/sex-offender-registry| https://www.nc.gov/sex-offender-registry]]+[[https://ncsheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/NCSA_SOR_Publication_2018.pdf |https://ncsheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/NCSA_SOR_Publication_2018.pdf ]]\\ 
 +\\ 
 +[[https://www.nc.gov/sex-offender-registry|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|https://law.onecle.com/north-carolina/14-criminal-law/14-208.7.html]]
  
 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-[[https://ncnorml.com/2012/12/28/understanding-the-legislative-process-in-north-carolina/|https://ncnorml.com/2012/12/28/understanding-the-legislative-process-in-north-carolina/]]\\ +[[https://www.ncleg.gov/Files/EducationalResources/HowAnIdeaBecomesALaw.pdf|https://www.ncleg.gov/Files/EducationalResources/HowAnIdeaBecomesALaw.pdf]]\\ 
-[[https://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCPLA/asset_manager/get_file/47025/the_ncga_process.pdf| https://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCPLA/asset_manager/get_file/47025/the_ncga_process.pdf]]+[[https://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCPLA/asset_manager/get_file/47025/the_ncga_process.pdf|https://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCPLA/asset_manager/get_file/47025/the_ncga_process.pdf]]
  
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === 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\\ 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|http://www.ncleg.net/Legislation/Legislation.html]]\\ +[[http://www.ncleg.net/Legislation/Legislation.html|http://www.ncleg.net/Legislation/Legislation.html]]
-[[http://guides.lib.unc.edu/c.php?g=9344&p=42821|http://guides.lib.unc.edu/c.php?g=9344&p=42821]]+
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +[[http://guides.lib.unc.edu/c.php?g=9344&p=42821|http://guides.lib.unc.edu/c.php?g=9344&p=42821]]
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
  
-Appropriations on justice and public safety \\+Appropriations on justice and public safety\\
 [[http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/Committees/committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Senate+Standing_144|http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/Committees/committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Senate+Standing_144]]\\ [[http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/Committees/committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Senate+Standing_144|http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/Committees/committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Senate+Standing_144]]\\
-Justice and Public Safety Oversight Committee \\ +Justice and Public Safety Oversight Committee\\ 
-[[https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Committees/Committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Non-Standing_427|https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Committees/Committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Non-Standing_427]]+[[https://www.ncleg.gov/gascripts/Committees/Committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Non-Standing_427|https://www.ncleg.gov/gascripts/Committees/Committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Non-Standing_427]]
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-[[http://www.ncleg.net/NCGAInfo/directories/directories.html|http://www.ncleg.net/NCGAInfo/directories/directories.html +Senate members list\\ 
-]]\\ +[[https://www.ncleg.gov/Senate|https://www.ncleg.gov/Senate]]
-[[http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/members/memberList.pl?sChamber=senate|http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/members/memberList.pl?sChamber=senate]]+
  
-=====   ===== 
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Contact information for state registry office === === Contact information for state registry office ===
  
-[[http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov/|http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov/]]\\ +[[https://www.nc.gov/services/sex-offender-registry|https://www.nc.gov/services/sex-offender-registry]]
-[[http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov/contact.aspx|http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov/contact.aspx]]+
  
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
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 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
  
 Response needed.\\ Response needed.\\
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/north-carolina/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/north-carolina/]]
  
  
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