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| 14 V.I.C. § 1722 Duty to register\\ | 14 V.I.C. § 1722 Duty to register\\ | ||
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| === What information must registrants provide? === | === What information must registrants provide? === | ||
| 14 V.I.C. § 1724 (b)(1) Registration requirements\\ | 14 V.I.C. § 1724 (b)(1) Registration requirements\\ | ||
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| === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === | === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === | ||
| 14 V.I.C. § 1721B Tiered Offenses\\ | 14 V.I.C. § 1721B Tiered Offenses\\ | ||
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| 14 V.I.C. § 1724(d) Registration requirements\\ | 14 V.I.C. § 1724(d) Registration requirements\\ | ||
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| === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/ | === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/ | ||
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| 14 V.I.C. § 1723 (d)(4) and (f) Court determination; | 14 V.I.C. § 1723 (d)(4) and (f) Court determination; | ||
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| === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting your state? === | === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting your state? === | ||
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| 14 V.I.C. § 1721(j) Definitions\\ | 14 V.I.C. § 1721(j) Definitions\\ | ||
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| === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to your state to live or to attend school? === | === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to your state to live or to attend school? === | ||
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| Within 3 days.\\ | Within 3 days.\\ | ||
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| - | 14 V.I.C. § 1722 Duty to Register - for moving\\ | + | 14 V.I.C. § 1722 Duty to Register - for moving\\ |
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| 14 V.I.C. § 1724(b)(2) Registration Requirement s - for school\\ | 14 V.I.C. § 1724(b)(2) Registration Requirement s - for school\\ | ||
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| ===== 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? === | ||
| - | 14 V.I.C. § 1721A Covered Offenses (listing only Virgin Island offenses): | + | 14 V.I.C. § 1721A Covered Offenses (listing only Virgin Island offenses): |
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| (1) 14 V.I.C. § 1700 (Aggravated Rape).\\ | (1) 14 V.I.C. § 1700 (Aggravated Rape).\\ | ||
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| (2) 14 V.I.C. § 1700a. (Aggravated Rape in the Second Degree).\\ | (2) 14 V.I.C. § 1700a. (Aggravated Rape in the Second Degree).\\ | ||
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| (3) 14 V.I.C. § 1701 (Rape in the First Degree).\\ | (3) 14 V.I.C. § 1701 (Rape in the First Degree).\\ | ||
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| (4) 14 V.I.C. § 1702 (Rape in the Second Degree when minor is under 16 but over 13 years of age).\\ | (4) 14 V.I.C. § 1702 (Rape in the Second Degree when minor is under 16 but over 13 years of age).\\ | ||
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| (5) 14 V.I.C. § 1708 (Unlawful Sexual Contact in the First Degree).\\ | (5) 14 V.I.C. § 1708 (Unlawful Sexual Contact in the First Degree).\\ | ||
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| (6) 14 V.I.C. § 1709 (Unlawful Sexual Contact in the Second Degree).\\ | (6) 14 V.I.C. § 1709 (Unlawful Sexual Contact in the Second Degree).\\ | ||
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| (7) 14 V.I.C. §§ 707 & 1709 (Use of intimidation by reason of the actual or perceived race, religion, color, place of birth, sex or ethnicity or handicap of another individual or group of individuals when engaging in unlawful sexual contact) & (Unlawful sexual contact in the second degree).\\ | (7) 14 V.I.C. §§ 707 & 1709 (Use of intimidation by reason of the actual or perceived race, religion, color, place of birth, sex or ethnicity or handicap of another individual or group of individuals when engaging in unlawful sexual contact) & (Unlawful sexual contact in the second degree).\\ | ||
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| (8) 14 V.I.C. § 1024(b) (Distribution of child pornography).\\ | (8) 14 V.I.C. § 1024(b) (Distribution of child pornography).\\ | ||
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| (9) 14 V.I.C. § 1025 (Distribution of obscene matter to a minor when the obscene matter depicts a minor engaging in sexual conduct and is distributed for the purpose of enticing the minor into engaging in sexual conduct).\\ | (9) 14 V.I.C. § 1025 (Distribution of obscene matter to a minor when the obscene matter depicts a minor engaging in sexual conduct and is distributed for the purpose of enticing the minor into engaging in sexual conduct).\\ | ||
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| (10) 14 V.I.C. § 1027 (Employment of a Minor to Perform Prohibited Acts).\\ | (10) 14 V.I.C. § 1027 (Employment of a Minor to Perform Prohibited Acts).\\ | ||
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| (11) 14 V.I.C. § 1051 (False Imprisonment and Kidnapping) of a minor, (except by a parent).\\ | (11) 14 V.I.C. § 1051 (False Imprisonment and Kidnapping) of a minor, (except by a parent).\\ | ||
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| (12) 14 V.I.C. § 1052(b) (Kidnapping of persons for the purpose of rape).\\ | (12) 14 V.I.C. § 1052(b) (Kidnapping of persons for the purpose of rape).\\ | ||
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| (13) 14 V.I.C. § 1622(2), (3), (4) (Prohibition on solicitation and use of minors in Prostitution).\\ | (13) 14 V.I.C. § 1622(2), (3), (4) (Prohibition on solicitation and use of minors in Prostitution).\\ | ||
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| (14) V.I.C. § 1623 (Knowingly Leasing Property to be used for prostitution of minors).\\ | (14) V.I.C. § 1623 (Knowingly Leasing Property to be used for prostitution of minors).\\ | ||
| (15) 14 V.I.C. § 1624 (Keeping house of prostitution of minors).\\ | (15) 14 V.I.C. § 1624 (Keeping house of prostitution of minors).\\ | ||
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| (16) 14 V.I.C. § 1625 (Prohibition on Pandering when pandering involves the use of minors in sexual acts.\\ | (16) 14 V.I.C. § 1625 (Prohibition on Pandering when pandering involves the use of minors in sexual acts.\\ | ||
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| (17) 14 V.I.C. § 121 (Abduction) (Use of invitation or device to prevail upon a person to visit any place for the purpose of prostitution of minors).\\ | (17) 14 V.I.C. § 121 (Abduction) (Use of invitation or device to prevail upon a person to visit any place for the purpose of prostitution of minors).\\ | ||
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| (18) 14 V.I.C. § 134(a)(3) (Trafficking of persons for illegal sexual activity based upon convictions under 14 V.I.C. §§ 1622, 1623, 1624 & | (18) 14 V.I.C. § 134(a)(3) (Trafficking of persons for illegal sexual activity based upon convictions under 14 V.I.C. §§ 1622, 1623, 1624 & | ||
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| (19) 14 V.I.C. § 505 (Child abuse as defined in 14 V.I.C. § 503(a) which involves the use of a minor for the purpose of exploitation or to engage in sexual conduct).\\ | (19) 14 V.I.C. § 505 (Child abuse as defined in 14 V.I.C. § 503(a) which involves the use of a minor for the purpose of exploitation or to engage in sexual conduct).\\ | ||
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| (20) 14 V.I.C. § 506 (Aggravated child abuse when it involves the use of a minor for the purpose of exploitation or to engage in sexual conduct).\\ | (20) 14 V.I.C. § 506 (Aggravated child abuse when it involves the use of a minor for the purpose of exploitation or to engage in sexual conduct).\\ | ||
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| (21) 14 V.I.C., § 489 (Computer Pornography).\\ | (21) 14 V.I.C., § 489 (Computer Pornography).\\ | ||
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| === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | ||
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| 14 V.I.C. § 1702 (Rape in the Second Degree when minor is under 16 but over 13 years of age)\\ | 14 V.I.C. § 1702 (Rape in the Second Degree when minor is under 16 but over 13 years of age)\\ | ||
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| 14 V.I.C. § 1721 (b)(1)(b). Definitions\\ | 14 V.I.C. § 1721 (b)(1)(b). Definitions\\ | ||
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| === 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? === | ||
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| 14 V.I.C. § 1721 (b)(1)(b). Definitions\\ | 14 V.I.C. § 1721 (b)(1)(b). Definitions\\ | ||
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| ===== Info for State Advocates ===== | ===== Info for State Advocates ===== | ||
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| Felons do not have the right to vote. 18 V.I.C. § 263(b) Covers loss of franchise by felons; mental incompetents.\\ | Felons do not have the right to vote. 18 V.I.C. § 263(b) Covers loss of franchise by felons; mental incompetents.\\ | ||
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| === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === | === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === | ||
| United States Virgin Islands Department of Justice Sex Offender Registry\\ | United States Virgin Islands Department of Justice Sex Offender Registry\\ | ||
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| === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | ||
| How the VI legislative process works. It is not enunciated well by VI itself.\\ | How the VI legislative process works. It is not enunciated well by VI itself.\\ | ||
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| === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === | ||
| Bill Tracker\\ | Bill Tracker\\ | ||
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| === Best keywords are: === | === Best keywords are: === | ||
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| Bill Tracker, but only search is available\\ | Bill Tracker, but only search is available\\ | ||
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| === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | ||
| Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety\\ | Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety\\ | ||
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| === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === | === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === | ||
| There are only 15 senators for the VI. The body of VI is unicameral. There are seven senators from St. Croix, seven senators from St. Thomas and one at-large Senator from St. John.\\ | There are only 15 senators for the VI. The body of VI is unicameral. There are seven senators from St. Croix, seven senators from St. Thomas and one at-large Senator from St. John.\\ | ||
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| ===== Other Useful State Information ===== | ===== Other Useful State Information ===== | ||
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| Department of Justice Sexual Offender Registry\\ | Department of Justice Sexual Offender Registry\\ | ||
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| === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === | === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === | ||
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