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 ===== West Virginia Laws Regarding Registration ===== ===== West Virginia Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
-Who must register?+**Who must register?**
  
-WVC 15-12-2 (A)(C)\\+WVC §15-12-2 (A)(C)\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=2#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=2#12#12]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=2#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=2#12#12]]
  
 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
-WVC 15-12-2 (d)\\+WVC §15-12-2 (d)\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=2#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=2#12#12]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=2#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=2#12#12]]
  
-=== How frequently must they register? ===+=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
  
-WVC 15-12-10\\+Annually unless designated violent offender, then every ninety days for the duration of either ten years or life.. 
 + 
 +WVC §15-12-10\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=10#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=10#12#12]]\\ [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=10#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=10#12#12]]\\
-15-12-4 Ten years or life\\+WVC §15-12-4\\
 [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=4#12#12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=4#12#12]] [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=4#12#12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=4#12#12]]
 +
 +=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
 +
 +Two levels based on statute of offense.\\
 +WVC §15-12-10\\
 +[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12]]§ion=10#12#12\\
 +WVC §15-12-4\\
 +[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12]]§ion=4#12#12
 +
 +=== Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===
 +
 +No.
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
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 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? (State: Local jurisdictions: Yes/No) === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? (State: Local jurisdictions: Yes/No) ===
  
-WVC 62-12-26\\+Yes, for certain offenders. 
 + 
 +WVC §62-12-26\\
 [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=62&art=12&section=26|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=62&art=12§ion=26]]\\ [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=62&art=12&section=26|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=62&art=12§ion=26]]\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/code/61/WVC 61  -  8  -  29  .htm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/code/61/WVC 61 - 8 - 29 .htm]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/code/61/WVC 61  -  8  -  29  .htm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/code/61/WVC 61 - 8 - 29 .htm]]
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 === 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? ===
  
-Unclear.+No.
  
 === 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? ===
  
-More than 14 continuous days §15-12-9\\+More than 15 continuous days. 
 + 
 +WVC §15-12-9\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=9#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=9#12#12]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=9#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=9#12#12]]
  
 === 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? ===
 +
 +Must register within 15 days.
  
 WVC §15-12-9\\ WVC §15-12-9\\
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 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== 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?+**What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?**
  
-WVC 61-8A\\+WVC §61-8A\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8A#08A|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8A#08A]]\\ [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8A#08A|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8A#08A]]\\
-WVC 61-8B\\+WVC §61-8B\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B#08B|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B#08B]]\\ [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B#08B|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B#08B]]\\
-WVC 61-8C\\+WVC §61-8C\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8C#08C|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8C#08C]]\\ [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8C#08C|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8C#08C]]\\
-WVC 61-8D-5\\+WVC §61-8D-5\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D&section=5#08D|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D§ion=5#08D]]\\ [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D&section=5#08D|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D§ion=5#08D]]\\
-WVC 61-8D-6\\+WVC §61-8D-6\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D&section=6#08D|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D§ion=6#08D]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D&section=6#08D|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D§ion=6#08D]]
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-WVC 62-12-26\\+WVC §62-12-26\\
 [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/chapterentire.cfm?chap=62&art=12&section=26#01|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/chapterentire.cfm?chap=62&art=12§ion=26#01]] [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/chapterentire.cfm?chap=62&art=12&section=26#01|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/chapterentire.cfm?chap=62&art=12§ion=26#01]]
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
  
-WVC 61-11-16\\+WVC §61-11-16\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=11&section=16|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=11§ion=16]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=11&section=16|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=11§ion=16]]
  
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 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Age 16. WVC 61-8B-2\\+Age 16. 
 + 
 +WVC §61-8B-2\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8B&section=2#08B|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8B§ion=2#08B]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8B&section=2#08B|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8B§ion=2#08B]]
  
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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?** 
 + 
 +After prison, parole, probation.
  
-After prison, parole, probation\\ 
 [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf]]\\ [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf]]\\
-WVC 3-1-3\\+WVC §3-1-3\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=03&art=1&section=3#01 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=03&art=1&section=3#01
 Voter Registration FAQ\\ Voter Registration FAQ\\
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 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-Citizen's Guide to the Legislature\\ +Citizen's Guide to the Legislature. 
-[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm]] How a Bill Becomes a Law\\+ 
 +[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm]] 
 + 
 +How a Bill Becomes a Law\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.cfm]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.cfm]]
  
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
  
-to locate; can search by several methods\\+to locate; can search by several methods. 
 [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bill_status.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bill_status.cfm]] [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bill_status.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bill_status.cfm]]
  
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 Senate Judiciary\\ Senate Judiciary\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/senate_com_agendas.cfm?input=March 7, 2016&Chart=jud|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/senate_com_agendas.cfm?input=March 7, 2016&Chart=jud]]\\+[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/senate_com_agendas.cfm?input=March 7, 2016&Chart=jud|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/senate_com_agendas.cfm?input=March 7, 2016&Chart=jud]] 
 House Judiciary\\ House Judiciary\\
 [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud ]] [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud ]]
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 Senate Members\\ Senate Members\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/roster.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/roster.cfm]] House Members\\+[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/roster.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/roster.cfm]] 
 + 
 +House Members\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm]]
  
  
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