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WVC §15-12-2 (A)(C)\\ | WVC §15-12-2 (A)(C)\\ | ||
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=== What information must registrants provide? === | === What information must registrants provide? === | ||
WVC §15-12-2 (d)\\ | WVC §15-12-2 (d)\\ | ||
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- | === How frequently must they register? === | + | === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === |
- | Annually unless designated violent offender, then every ninety days for the duration of either ten years or life.. | + | Annually unless designated violent offender, then every ninety days for the duration of either ten years or life.\\ |
+ | WVC §15-12-10\\ | ||
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+ | WVC §15-12-4\\ | ||
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+ | === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/ | ||
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+ | Two levels based on statute of offense.\\ | ||
WVC §15-12-10\\ | WVC §15-12-10\\ | ||
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WVC §15-12-4\\ | WVC §15-12-4\\ | ||
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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, not applicable. | No, not applicable. | ||
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+ | === Is there a registration fee? === | ||
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+ | No | ||
=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? | === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? | ||
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WVC §62-12-26\\ | WVC §62-12-26\\ | ||
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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? === | ||
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WVC §15-12-9\\ | WVC §15-12-9\\ | ||
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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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WVC §15-12-9\\ | WVC §15-12-9\\ | ||
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+ | === Does Your State Require Registration Fees? === | ||
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+ | No, not applicable; however, in the 2022 legislative session a bill was introduced to start an annual $75 registration fee but it died without approval. | ||
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+ | Note: We will continue to watch as we expect to see this issue/bill reintroduced in 2023. | ||
===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== | ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== | ||
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WVC §61-8A\\ | WVC §61-8A\\ | ||
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WVC §61-8B\\ | WVC §61-8B\\ | ||
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WVC §61-8C\\ | WVC §61-8C\\ | ||
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WVC §61-8D-5\\ | WVC §61-8D-5\\ | ||
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WVC §61-8D-6\\ | WVC §61-8D-6\\ | ||
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=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? | === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | ||
WVC §62-12-26\\ | WVC §62-12-26\\ | ||
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=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | ||
WVC §61-11-16\\ | WVC §61-11-16\\ | ||
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=== What are the state civil commitment laws? === | === What are the state civil commitment laws? === | ||
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WVC §61-8B-2\\ | WVC §61-8B-2\\ | ||
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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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**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. | + | Felon Voting rights |
- | [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https:// | + | [[https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/ |
WVC §3-1-3\\ | WVC §3-1-3\\ | ||
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- | Voter Registration FAQ\\ | + | Felon Voter Registration\\ |
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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? === | ||
- | [[https:// | + | No published FAQs |
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=== How does the state’s legislative process work? === | === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | ||
- | Citizen' | + | Citizen' |
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How a Bill Becomes a Law\\ | How a Bill Becomes a Law\\ | ||
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=== 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:// | ||
- | [[http:// | + | === Best keywords are: === |
- | best keywords are: sex; sex offender; registry | + | sex; sex offender; registry |
=== How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === | === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === | ||
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=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | ||
- | Senate Judiciary\\ | + | Senate Judiciary |
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House Judiciary\\ | House Judiciary\\ | ||
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Senate Members\\ | Senate Members\\ | ||
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House Members\\ | House Members\\ | ||
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