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west_virginia [2019/03/18 13:13] – Fixed all broken/unformatted links to wvlegislature.gov zyinwest_virginia [2022/07/17 14:24] (current) – [West Virginia Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbus
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 WVC §15-12-2 (A)(C)\\ WVC §15-12-2 (A)(C)\\
-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/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.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/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12]]
  
 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
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 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\\ 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|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12]]\\
 WVC §15-12-4\\ 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|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12]]
  
 === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? === === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
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 Two levels based on statute of offense.\\ Two levels based on statute of offense.\\
 WVC §15-12-10\\ 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|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12]]\\
 WVC §15-12-4\\ 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|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12]]
  
-=== Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
  
 No. No.
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 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) ===
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 WVC §62-12-26\\ 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|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? ===
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 WVC §15-12-9\\ 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|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? ===
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 WVC §15-12-9\\ 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|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 =====
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 WVC §61-8A\\ WVC §61-8A\\
-http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8A\\+[[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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B\\+[[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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8C\\+[[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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8D\\+[[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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=8D+[[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/code.cfm?chap=62&art=12+[[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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=61&art=11+[[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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 WVC §61-8B-2\\ 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|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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 **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://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf]]\\+[[https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/Voter/Felon Voting Rights.pdf|https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/Voter/Felon Voting Rights.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.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=03&art=1]]\\
 Felon Voter Registration\\ Felon Voter Registration\\
-https://felonvoting.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000286+[[https://felonvoting.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000286|https://felonvoting.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000286]]
  
 === 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.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm\\+[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm]]\\
 How a Bill Becomes a Law\\ 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|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]]
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
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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.wvlegislature.gov/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\\
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 Senate Members\\ Senate Members\\
-http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Senate1/roster.cfm+[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Senate1/roster.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Senate1/roster.cfm]]
  
 House Members\\ House Members\\
-http://www.wvlegislature.gov//House/roster.cfm+[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov//House/roster.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov//House/roster.cfm]] 
  
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