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Pennsylvania Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/CrimesCode
Title 18, Chapter 31
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chpt=31
§ 3121 – 3131
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chpt=31&sctn=21&subsctn=0
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Quarterly/semi-annually/annually§ 9799.25.a
http://www.palegislature.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.025..HTM
10?15?25? years/lifetime (ambiguity on this, maybe due to recent litigation)
https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Apparently no private registration but juveniles not required to register at all unless designated a Sexually Violent Delinquent Child
http://www.soab.pa.gov/FortheCommunity/FAQs/Pages/default.aspx
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
No restrictions
Public notification 42 PA. C.S.A. § 9798
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1995/1/0024..PDF
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
No standardized process. This is in flux due to recent litigation.
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Cannot find statute, but this site says within 48 hours.
http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/Curriculum/203_Ovrvw%20of%20CSA/Appendices/App1a_MegansLawFAQs.pdf
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
42 Pa.C.S § 9799.32(1) says within 48 hours
http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/Curriculum/203_Ovrvw%20of%20CSA/Appendices/App1a_MegansLawFAQs.pdf
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?
18 Pa. C.S. §3121, 18 Pa. C.S. §3121(a)(1)-(5), 18 Pa. C.S. §3125
(a)(1)-(6), 18 Pa. C.S. §3121 ©and (d), 42 Pa. C.S. §9718.2
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031..HTM
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Yes , apparently only for drug offenses.
Link needed.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
C.S. §6402, §6403(a)(3)
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64
What is the age of consent?
Age 16; § 3122.1.(a)
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes; § 3122.1.(a) and (b)
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes; as soon as they are released from active incarceration.
http://pastatenaacp.org/voting/voting-with-a-criminal-conviction-in-pa-2016/
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ
http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/Curriculum/203_Ovrvw%20of%20CSA/Appendices/App1a_MegansLawFAQs.pdf
http://www.soab.pa.gov/FortheCommunity/FAQs/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT
How does the state’s legislative process work?
There is none available on the legislature website.
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
On the PA legislature home page under ‘find legislation.’ Also on same page click ‘advanced search’ under the search window and enter a search term.
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/
Best keywords are:
Sex offense, sexual offense, sexual offender, or any other related term.
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
One can sign up for “follow a bill” and get regular updates on the progress of particular legislation.
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
House Appropriations
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=4&CteeBody=H
House Children and Youth
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=48&CteeBody=H
House Judiciary
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=24&CteeBody=H
Senate Appropriations
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=3&CteeBody=H
Senate Judiciary
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=39&CteeBody=H
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Senate
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information//mbrList.cfm?Body=S
House
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/mbrList.cfm?body=H&sort=alpha
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Coming soon!
Link needed.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
PA Prison Society
http://www.prisonsociety.org/
Other helpful information
Response needed.
Link needed.