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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){noformat}(c){noformat}\\ | + | WVC §15-12-2 (A)(C)\\ |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
=== What information must registrants provide? === | === What information must registrants provide? === | ||
- | WVC 15-12-2 (d)\\ | + | WVC §15-12-2 (d)\\ |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
- | === 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.\\ |
- | [[http:// | + | WVC §15-12-10\\ |
- | 15-12-4 Ten years or life\\ | + | [[http:// |
- | [[http:// | + | WVC §15-12-4\\ |
+ | [[http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/ | ||
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+ | Two levels based on statute of offense.\\ | ||
+ | WVC §15-12-10\\ | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
+ | WVC §15-12-4\\ | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
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+ | === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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? === | ||
+ | |||
+ | No | ||
=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? | === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? | ||
- | WVC 62-12-26\\ | + | Yes, for certain offenders. |
- | [[http:// | + | |
- | [[http:// | + | WVC §62-12-26\\ |
+ | [[http:// | ||
=== 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. |
- | [[http:// | + | |
+ | WVC §15-12-9\\ | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
=== 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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+ | Must register within 15 days. | ||
WVC §15-12-9\\ | WVC §15-12-9\\ | ||
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
+ | |||
+ | === Does Your State Require Registration Fees? === | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 ===== | ||
- | 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:// | + | [[http:// |
- | WVC 61-8B\\ | + | WVC §61-8B\\ |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
- | WVC 61-8C\\ | + | WVC §61-8C\\ |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
- | WVC 61-8D-5\\ | + | WVC §61-8D-5\\ |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
- | WVC 61-8D-6\\ | + | WVC §61-8D-6\\ |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? | === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | ||
- | WVC 62-12-26\\ | + | WVC §62-12-26\\ |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | ||
- | WVC 61-11-16\\ | + | WVC §61-11-16\\ |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
=== What are the state civil commitment laws? === | === What are the state civil commitment laws? === | ||
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=== What is the age of consent? === | === What is the age of consent? === | ||
- | Age 16. WVC 61-8B-2\\ | + | Age 16. |
- | [[http:// | + | |
+ | WVC §61-8B-2\\ | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
=== 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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===== 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?** |
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+ | Felon Voting rights | ||
- | After prison, parole, probation\\ | + | [[https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/ |
- | [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https:// | + | WVC §3-1-3\\ |
- | WVC 3-1-3\\ | + | [[http:// |
- | [[http:// | + | Felon Voter Registration\\ |
- | Voter Registration FAQ\\ | + | [[https:// |
- | [[http:// | + | |
=== 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 |
- | [[http:// | + | |
=== How does the state’s legislative process work? === | === How does the state’s legislative process work? === | ||
- | Citizen' | + | Citizen' |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
- | [[http:// | + | How a Bill Becomes a Law\\ |
+ | [[http:// | ||
=== 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:// | ||
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=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === | ||
- | Senate Judiciary\\ | + | Senate Judiciary |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
House Judiciary\\ | House Judiciary\\ | ||
[[http:// | [[http:// | ||
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Senate Members\\ | Senate Members\\ | ||
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
- | [[http:// | + | |
+ | House Members\\ | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
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