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tennessee [2018/11/18 17:49] – Added two new questions about registrant levels and risk assessment zyintennessee [2023/03/11 14:59] (current) – [Tennessee Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbus
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 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
-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|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|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? ===
  
-Sexual offenders annually; violent offenders quarterly \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/50JB-7980-R03N-T29B-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-204&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-204]] \\ +Sexual offenders annually; violent offenders quarterly\\ 
-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-T29B-00008-00?cite=Tenn.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2040-39-204&context=1000516|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.\\
 [[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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 Two levels: "violent" or "non-violent." Nearly all are classified as "violent." Two levels: "violent" or "non-violent." Nearly all are classified as "violent."
  
-=== Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
  
 No. No.
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 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-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. Code Ann. § 40-39-206&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-206]]+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. Code Ann. § 40-39-206&context=1000516|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-206]] 
 + 
 +=== Is there a registration fee? === 
 + 
 +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|Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-201]] 
 + 
 +$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? ===
  
-39-13-530. Forfeiture of any conveyance or real or personal property used in a sexual offense committed against minors – Child abuse fund \\ [[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]] \\ +39-13-530. Forfeiture of any conveyance or real or personal property used in a sexual offense committed against minors – Child abuse fund\\ 
-40-39-211. Residential and work restrictions. \\+[[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]] [[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? ===
  
-Yes \\ [[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]]+Yes\\ 
 +[[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]]
  
 === 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? ===
  
-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 (c)]]+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 (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. \\ [[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)]]+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 (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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 ===== 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. \\ [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/tennessee-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/tennessee-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf]]+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).\\ 
 +\\ 
 +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? ===
  
-[[https://www.tn.gov/tbi/general-information/tennessee-sex-offender-registry.html|https://www.tn.gov/tbi/general-information/tennessee-sex-offender-registry.html]] \\+[[https://www.tn.gov/tbi/general-information/tennessee-sex-offender-registry.html|https://www.tn.gov/tbi/general-information/tennessee-sex-offender-registry.html]]\\
 [[http://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1395/1395-01-05.pdf|http://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1395/1395-01-05.pdf]] [[http://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1395/1395-01-05.pdf|http://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1395/1395-01-05.pdf]]
  
 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-[[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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 === 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: ===
  
-Senate Judiciary: \\ [[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/committees/judiciary.html|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/committees/judiciary.html]] \\ +Senate Judiciary:\\ 
-House Civil Justice: \\ +[[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/committees/judiciary.html|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/committees/judiciary.html]]\\ 
-[[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/civil-justice.html|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/civil-justice.html]] \\ +House Civil Justice:\\ 
-House Criminal Justice: \\ +[[https://www.capitol.tn.gov/House/committees/civiljustice.aspx|https://www.capitol.tn.gov/House/committees/civiljustice.aspx]]\\ 
-[[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/criminal-justice.html|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/criminal-justice.html]]+House Criminal Justice:\\ 
 +[[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: \\ <[[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/]] \\ +Senate:\\ 
-House: \\ +[[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/]]\\ 
-[[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/]] \\ +House:\\ 
-Find my legislator: \\ +[[http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/|http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/]]\\ 
-[[http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/Apps/fml/districts.aspx|http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/Apps/fml/districts.aspx]]+Find my legislator:\\ 
 +[[http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/Apps/fmlv3/districts.aspx|http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/Apps/fmlv3/districts.aspx]] 
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Contact information for state registry office === === 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|https://www.tn.gov/tbi/general-information/tennessee-sex-offender-registry.html]]+address, phone, email form, and live chat available\\ 
 +[[https://www.tn.gov/tbi/general-information/tennessee-sex-offender-registry.html|https://www.tn.gov/tbi/general-information/tennessee-sex-offender-registry.html]]
  
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-Tennessee for Change \\ [[https://www.tennessee4change.org/|https://www.tennessee4change.org/ ]]+Response Needed
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-[[https://www.tnprisonministry.org/|https://www.tnprisonministry.org/]] \\ +[[https://www.tnprisonministry.org/|https://www.tnprisonministry.org/]]\\ 
-[[http://www.beacontn.org/|http://www.beacontn.org/]] \\+[[http://www.beacontn.org/|http://www.beacontn.org/]]\\
 [[http://www.aclu-tn.org/|http://www.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. \\ [[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+Response needed.
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
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