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Tennessee Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must registrants provide?
TENN. CODE ANN. § 40-39-203 i
§ 40-39-203 i
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Sexual offenders annually; violent offenders quarterly
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-204
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.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-207
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Yes, juvenile offenders 40-39-206 (d) and (e)
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-206
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
39-13-530. Forfeiture of any conveyance or real or personal property used in a sexual offense committed against minors – Child abuse fund
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-530
40-39-211. Residential and work restrictions.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-211
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Appears to be within 48 hours.
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?
Must register within 48 hours.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-203 (c)
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?
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-309
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-314
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-315
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-502
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-503
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-504
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-505
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-506
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-509
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-511
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-514
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-516
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-517
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-518
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-522
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-523
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-527
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-528
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-529
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-532
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-533
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-605
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-607
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-904
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-17-124
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Yes, for certain sexual offenses; T.C.A. 39-13-524
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-524
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Does not appear to have.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None.
What is the age of consent?
Age is 18
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-506
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Info for State Advocates
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 committed. People convicted of certain felonies prior to Jan. 15, 1973 may be barred from voting. All 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.
https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/tennessee-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
https://www.tn.gov/tbi/general-information/tennessee-sex-offender-registry.html
http://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1395/1395-01-05.pdf
How does the state’s legislative process work?
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/about/billtolaw.html
https://4h.tennessee.edu/stcong/nourgov/lawmaking.htm
https://libguides.utk.edu/tnlegs
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Best keywords are:
Sexual crime; sex offender; sex offender registry
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Senate Judiciary:
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/committees/judiciary.html
House Civil Justice:
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/civil-justice.html
House Criminal Justice:
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/criminal-justice.html
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Senate:
<http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/
House:
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/
Find my legislator:
http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/Apps/fml/districts.aspx
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
address, phone, email form, and live chat available
https://www.tn.gov/tbi/general-information/tennessee-sex-offender-registry.html
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Tennessee for Change
https://www.tennessee4change.org/
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.