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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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=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.\\ 
-[[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]]\\ +WVC §15-12-10\\ 
-15-12-4 Ten years or life\\ +[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=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]]+WVC §15-12-4\\ 
 +[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12]] 
 + 
 +=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? === 
 + 
 +Two levels based on statute of offense.\\ 
 +WVC §15-12-10\\ 
 +[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12]]\\ 
 +WVC §15-12-4\\ 
 +[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12]] 
 + 
 +=== 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.
 +
 +=== Is there a registration fee? ===
 +
 +No
  
 === 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. 
-[[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]]+WVC §62-12-26\\ 
 +[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/code.cfm?chap=62&art=12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/code.cfm?chap=62&art=12]]
  
 === 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://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]]+ 
 +WVC §15-12-9\\ 
 +[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=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\\
-[[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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12]] 
 + 
 +=== 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. 
 + 
 +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://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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8A|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8A]]\\ 
-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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B]]\\ 
-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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8C|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8C]]\\ 
-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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8D|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8D]]\\ 
-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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8D|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8D]]
  
 === 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/code.cfm?chap=62&art=12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/code.cfm?chap=62&art=12]]
  
 === 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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=11|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=11]]
  
 === 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://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]]+ 
 +WVC §61-8B-2\\ 
 +[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B]]
  
 === 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?** 
 + 
 +Felon Voting rights
  
-After prison, parole, probation\\ +[[https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/Voter/Felon Voting Rights.pdf|https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/Voter/Felon Voting Rights.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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=03&art=1|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=03&art=1]]\\ 
-[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=03&art=1&section=3#01 +Felon Voter Registration\\ 
-Voter Registration FAQ\\ +[[https://felonvoting.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000286|https://felonvoting.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000286]]
-[[http://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felon-voting-2012.pdf|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=03&art=1§ion=3#01 Voter Registration FAQ\\ [[http://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felon-voting-2012.pdf]]+
  
 === 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.nsopw.gov/(S(tcly4iu5c3t0tey2yje0qnzp))/en/Search/StandAloneConditions/WV|https://www.nsopw.gov/(S(tcly4iu5c3t0tey2yje0qnzp))/en/Search/StandAloneConditions/WV]]\\ +No published FAQs
-[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12#12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12#12]]+
  
 === 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.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/citizens/guide.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 a Bill Becomes a Law\\ 
 +[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/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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 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
  
-Senate Judiciary\\ +Senate Judiciary Committee Members\\ 
-[[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.wvlegislature.gov/Committees/Senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?chart=JUD|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Committees/Senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?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.wvlegislature.gov/Senate1/roster.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Senate1/roster.cfm]] 
-[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm]]+ 
 +House Members\\ 
 +[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov//House/roster.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov//House/roster.cfm]]
  
  
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