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tennessee [2018/03/15 19:09] brendatennessee [2023/03/11 14:59] (current) – [Tennessee Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbus
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 +//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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 ===== Tennessee Laws Regarding Registration ===== ===== Tennessee Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-Registerable offenses.\\ +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5S5X-RX60-R03K-Y1Y3-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-202&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-202 #s 19, 20, 28, 29, 30]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=2fd932f6-1a06-4a1f-9ce2-718a0e054325&nodeid=ABOABNAACAAC&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FABO%2FABOABN%2FABOABNAAC%2FABOABNAACAAC&title=40-39-202.+Part+definitions.&config=025054JABlOTJjNmIyNi0wYjI0LTRjZGEtYWE5ZC0zNGFhOWNhMjFlNDgKAFBvZENhdGFsb2cDFQ14bX2GfyBTaI9WcPX5&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A50JB-7980-R03N-T298-00008-00&ecomp=kgc_kkk&prid=fa8bf7f1-fa51-435a-90b5-ac5ea6c61924|§ 40-39-202 (20)]]+
  
 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
 TENN. CODE ANN. § 40-39-203 i\\ TENN. CODE ANN. § 40-39-203 i\\
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50JB-7980-R03N-T299-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-203&context=1000516|§ 40-39-203 i]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50JB-7980-R03N-T299-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-203&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-203 i]]
  
 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
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 Duration: Sex offenders may petition for termination of the registration obligation no sooner than 10 years since their release from incarceration. Life for persons: With 1 or more prior sex offense convictions or who have been convicted of a violent sexual offense.\\ Duration: Sex offenders may petition for termination of the registration obligation no sooner than 10 years since their release from incarceration. Life for persons: With 1 or more prior sex offense convictions or who have been convicted of a violent sexual offense.\\
 [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50JB-7980-R03N-T29F-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-207&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-207]] [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50JB-7980-R03N-T29F-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-207&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-207]]
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 +=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
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 +Two levels: "violent" or "non-violent." Nearly all are classified as "violent."
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 +=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
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 +No.
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-No; § 40-39-206d\\ +Yes, juvenile offenders 40-39-206 (d) and (e)\\ 
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50JB-7980-R03N-T29D-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-206&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-206]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50JB-7980-R03N-T29D-00008-00?cite=Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-206&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-206]] 
 + 
 +=== Is there a registration fee? === 
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 +Yes, there are two fees:\\ 
 +$150 Annually\\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/document/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=c6a5b7a4-ea8a-4631-b520-0a852055ef94&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A50JB-7980-R03N-T297-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=ABOABNAACAAB&ecomp=n6vck&prid=7a3b2824-ab69-4cfa-ae2b-9a040b5f35f4|TennCode Ann. § 40-39-201]] 
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 +$50 Community Notification Act Fee\\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=861b88cc-6589-4ec3-bc16-b0a23f92d6ad&nodeid=ABOABNAACAAR&nodepath=%2fROOT%2fABO%2fABOABN%2fABOABNAAC%2fABOABNAACAAR&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=40-39-217.+Community+notification+system.&config=025054JABlOTJjNmIyNi0wYjI0LTRjZGEtYWE5ZC0zNGFhOWNhMjFlNDgKAFBvZENhdGFsb2cDFQ14bX2GfyBTaI9WcPX5&pddocfullpath=%2fshared%2fdocument%2fstatutes-legislation%2furn%3acontentItem%3a5CD1-WBP0-R03N-T4J1-00008-00&ecomp=8gf5kkk&prid=c8774c4d-2cb4-49a0-9f3d-5db188da666a|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-217]]
  
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
  
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-211]]\\ +39-13-530. Forfeiture of any conveyance or real or personal property used in a sexual offense committed against minors – Child abuse fund\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-530]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=59f29df3-2d7f-465b-8b73-355fa3baa7fa&config=025054JABlOTJjNmIyNi0wYjI0LTRjZGEtYWE5ZC0zNGFhOWNhMjFlNDgKAFBvZENhdGFsb2cDFQ14bX2GfyBTaI9WcPX5&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A50J2-V490-R03K-D3G7-00008-00&pddocid=urn%3AcontentItem%3A50J2-V490-R03K-D3G7-00008-00&pdcontentcomponentid=234179&pdteaserkey=sr0&pditab=allpods&ecomp=-kzvkkk&earg=sr0&prid=471d050f-e00a-47fe-8d8c-12015d96a99fe|Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-530]]\\ 
 +40-39-211. Residential and work restrictions.\\ 
 +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5S45-SDT0-R03M-14RH-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-211&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-211]]
  
 === 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? ===
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 Appears to be within 48 hours.\\ Appears to be within 48 hours.\\
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50JB-7980-R03N-T299-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-203&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-203]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50JB-7980-R03N-T299-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-203&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-203 (c)]]
  
 === 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? ===
  
 Must register within 48 hours.\\ Must register within 48 hours.\\
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50JB-7980-R03N-T299-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-203&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-203]]+[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50JB-7980-R03N-T299-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-203&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-203 (c)]]
  
-=====   ===== 
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
  
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50J2-V490-R03K-D3F2-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2039-13-309&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-309]]\\ +[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50J2-V490-R03K-D3F2-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2039-13-309&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-309]] \\ 
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 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-Yes, for certain offenses; T.C.A. 39-13-524\\ +Yes, for certain sexual offenses; T.C.A. 39-13-524 \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50J2-V490-R03K-D3G1-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2039-13-524&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-524]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50J2-V490-R03K-D3G1-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2039-13-524&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-524]]+
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
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 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Age is 18\\ +Age is 18 \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50J2-V490-R03K-D3FG-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2039-13-506&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-506]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50J2-V490-R03K-D3FG-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2039-13-506&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-506]]+
  
 === 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\\ +Yes \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50J2-V490-R03K-D3FG-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2039-13-506&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-506]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50J2-V490-R03K-D3FG-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2039-13-506&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-506]] +
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 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
  
-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; People convicted of a felony between Jan. 15, 1973, and May 17, 1981, are eligible to register to vote regardless of the crime committedPeople convicted of certain felonies prior to Jan151973 may be barred from votingAll people convicted of a felony since 1981, except for some serious felonies such as murder, rape, treason and voter fraud, may apply to the Board of Probation and Parole for voting restoration upon completion of their sentence.\\ +The Tennessee Constitution denies the right to vote persons convicted of an infamous crime (TennConstArt. 1§ 5)Any felony is considered an “infamous crime” and disqualifies a person from exercising the right of suffrage (T.C.A. § 40-20-112). Those convicted of infamous crimes may petition for restoration upon completion of the sentence or be pardoned by the governor (T.C.A. § 40-29-101, § 2-19-143). Proof of restoration is needed in order to register to vote (T.C.A. § 2-2-139).\\ 
-[[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/tennessee-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf |https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/tennessee-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf]]+\\ 
 +Restoration of voting rights Tennessee secretary of state home page\\ 
 +[[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/tennessee-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://sos.tn.gov/products/elections/restoration-voting-rights]]
  
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
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 [[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/about/billtolaw.html|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/about/billtolaw.html]]\\ [[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/about/billtolaw.html|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/about/billtolaw.html]]\\
-[[https://4h.tennessee.edu/stcong/nourgov/lawmaking.htm|https://4h.tennessee.edu/stcong/nourgov/lawmaking.htm]]\\ +\\ 
-[[https://libguides.utk.edu/tnlegs|https://libguides.utk.edu/tnlegs]]+How a bill becomes a law\\ 
 +[[https://www.capitol.tn.gov/about/billtolaw.html|https://www.capitol.tn.gov/about/billtolaw.html]]\\ 
 +\\ 
 +Bill Search\\ 
 +[[https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/billsearch/BillSearchAdvanced.aspx|https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/billsearch/BillSearchAdvanced.aspx]]\\ 
 +\\ 
 +Bill Registration\\ 
 +[[https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/mybills/Login.aspx|https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/mybills/Login.aspx]]
  
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
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 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Sexual crime; sex offender; sex offender registry
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
  
 [[https://apps.tn.gov/tntrack/|https://apps.tn.gov/tntrack/]]\\ [[https://apps.tn.gov/tntrack/|https://apps.tn.gov/tntrack/]]\\
-[[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislation/billtracker.html|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislation/billtracker.html]]+[[https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/mybills/Login.aspx|https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/mybills/Login.aspx]]
  
 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
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 [[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/committees/judiciary.html|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/committees/judiciary.html]]\\ [[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/committees/judiciary.html|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/committees/judiciary.html]]\\
 House Civil Justice:\\ House Civil Justice:\\
-[[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/civil-justice.html|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/civil-justice.html]]\\+[[https://www.capitol.tn.gov/House/committees/civiljustice.aspx|https://www.capitol.tn.gov/House/committees/civiljustice.aspx]]\\
 House Criminal Justice:\\ House Criminal Justice:\\
-[[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/criminal-justice.html|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/criminal-justice.html]]+[[https://www.capitol.tn.gov/House/committees/criminaljustice.aspx|https://www.capitol.tn.gov/House/committees/criminaljustice.aspx]]
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
 Senate:\\ Senate:\\
-<[[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/]]\\+[[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/]]\\
 House:\\ House:\\
 [[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/]]\\ [[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/]]\\
 Find my legislator:\\ Find my legislator:\\
-[[http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/Apps/fml/districts.aspx|http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/Apps/fml/districts.aspx]]+[[http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/Apps/fmlv3/districts.aspx|http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/Apps/fmlv3/districts.aspx]]
  
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 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-Tennessee for Change\\ +Response Needed
-[[https://www.tennessee4change.org/ |https://www.tennessee4change.org/ ]]+
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-[[tnprisonministry.org]]\\ +[[https://www.tnprisonministry.org/|https://www.tnprisonministry.org/]]\\ 
-[[beacontn.org]]\\ +[[http://www.beacontn.org/|http://www.beacontn.org/]]\\ 
-[[aclu-tn.org]]+[[http://www.aclu-tn.org/|http://www.aclu-tn.org/]]
  
 === 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.\\ +[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/tennessee/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/tennessee/ ]]
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
  
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