Summary of State Sex Offender Registries - Bureau of Justice Statistics
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<strong>Summary</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>:Automation and OperationAppendices 1-5Virginia B. BaldauAugust 1999
Appendix 1: Organizational Locus <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry, April 1998Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> Police (or Office <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Other<strong>State</strong> Name Public Safety Patrol or Troopers) Attorney General Corrections Agency Name <strong>of</strong> Agency (where different than column heading) and/or CommentAlabama X X Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety (DPS) and Alabama Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Information Center(ACJIC) operate the program together. DPS maintains <strong>of</strong>ficial record and photo andoperates notification program. ACJIC maintains all automated files, including criminalhistory files, and submits data to FBI.Alaska X Alaska <strong>State</strong> TroopersArizonaXArkansas X Arkansas Crime Information Center (also the SAC for Arkansas)California X California Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Justice</strong>, Division <strong>of</strong> Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Information ServicesColoradoXConnecticut Connecticut <strong>State</strong> SOR began operations 10/1/98 in Department <strong>of</strong> Public SafetyDelawareXDistrict <strong>of</strong> Columbia X District <strong>of</strong> Columbia Metropolitan Police DepartmentFlorida X Florida Department <strong>of</strong> Law EnforcementGeorgia X Georgia <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> InvestigationHawaii X Hawaii Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Data Center (HCJDC is also Hawaii's <strong>State</strong> ID <strong>Bureau</strong>)Idaho X Idaho Department <strong>of</strong> Law EnforcementIllinoisXIndiana X Indiana Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Institute (independent state agency, also is Indiana SAC)IowaXKansasXKentuckyXLouisianaXMaineXMaryland X Maryland SOR housed in Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety and Correctional ServicesMassachusetts X Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board (independent state agency)MichiganXMinnestoaXMississippiXMissouri X Missouri <strong>State</strong> Highway PatrolMontana X Montana Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Justice</strong>Nebraska X Nebraska <strong>State</strong> PatrolNevada X Department <strong>of</strong> Motor Vehicles and Public Safety, Nevada Highway Patrol Division andNevada Parole and Probation DivisionNew HampshireX
Appendix 1: Organizational Locus <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry, April 1998Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> Police (or Office <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Other<strong>State</strong> Name Public Safety Patrol or Troopers) Attorney General Corrections Agency Name <strong>of</strong> Agency (where different than column heading) and/or CommentNew Jersey X X The <strong>State</strong> Police maintain and operate the automated <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry, basedon registration submissions that come through the 21 county prosecutors. Office <strong>of</strong>the Attorney General interprets the law, establishes all policy, and oversees allcommunity notification and dissemination.New MexicoXNew York X New York Division <strong>of</strong> Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Services (independent <strong>State</strong> agency)North CarolinaXNorth DakotaXOhioXOklahoma XOregonXPennsylvaniaXRhode IslandXSouth Carolina X South Carolina Law Enforcement DivisionSouth DakotaXTennessee X Tennessee <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> InvestigationTexasXUtahXVermontXVirginiaXWashington X Washington <strong>State</strong> PatrolWest VirginiaXWisconsinXWyomingX
APPENDIX 2: WHO IS IN THE REGISTRYCovered Mandated Duration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s in<strong>State</strong> Offenses: Registrants: Registration Registry, 4/98AlabamaCriminal sexual <strong>of</strong>fense (Alabama Code 13-A,6-60 through70). Note: As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, there were some differences between<strong>of</strong>fenses requiring registration and those requiring communitynotification, but amendments to be effective 8/1/98 shouldreconcile differences.All those convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered <strong>of</strong>fense andreleased to the community on or after May1996, plus those released earlier but moving toa new address after May 1996 (and thus beingrequired to register because <strong>of</strong> a change <strong>of</strong>address).Lifetime440 in community notificationregisterAlaska<strong>Sex</strong>ual assault in first, second, or third degree; sexual abuse<strong>of</strong> a minor in first, second or third degree; incest; unlawfulexploitation <strong>of</strong> a minor; child pornography; distribution <strong>of</strong> childpornography; promoting prostitution in the first degree.All persons convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered <strong>of</strong>fense, oron probation for a covered <strong>of</strong>fense on or afterJuly 1, 1984 must register, including thosemoving in from out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> with similarconvictions.15 years for a single <strong>of</strong>fense; for multiple <strong>of</strong>fenses,lifetime registration3,535 total. Alaska maintains 5categories <strong>of</strong> persons required toregister. In 4/98, they were:registered sex <strong>of</strong>fenders - 1,694;registered sex <strong>of</strong>fenders not incompliance - 301; convicted sex<strong>of</strong>fenders who never registered -478; sex <strong>of</strong>fenders required toregister but in jail in Alaska (forany <strong>of</strong>fense) - 693; sex <strong>of</strong>fendersrequired to register but reportedto be out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> - 269.Arizona<strong>Sex</strong>ual abuse if victim is under 15; sexual conduct with aminor; sexual assault (rape); child molestation; continuoussexual abuse <strong>of</strong> a child; sexual exploitation <strong>of</strong> a minor;commercial sex exploitation <strong>of</strong> a minor; the second orsubsequent incident <strong>of</strong> indecent exposure to someone under15; second or subsequent incident <strong>of</strong> public indecency to aminor under 15; the third or subsequent incident <strong>of</strong> indecentexposure (age not a factor).All Arizona residents convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered<strong>of</strong>fense on or after the effective date <strong>of</strong> originalSOR legislation in 1983. <strong>Offender</strong>s movingfrom out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> with convictions for covered<strong>of</strong>fenses must register even if both convictionand release were prior to 1983. Local sheriff'sstaff evaluated the out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong>fense todetermine if registration is mandated.Lifetime for adult <strong>of</strong>fenders. Registrationrequirement for juveniles ends when they become25.9,200ArkansasRape; carnal abuse in first, second or third degree; sexualmisconduct; sexual abuse in first or second degree; sexualsolicitation <strong>of</strong> a child; violation <strong>of</strong> a minor in first or seconddegree; incest; sexual exploitation <strong>of</strong> children; promotingprostitution in the first degree; stalking; transporting minorsfor prohibited sexual conduct; <strong>of</strong>fenses related to use <strong>of</strong> achild in sexual performance; attempt, solicitation orconspiracy to commit these <strong>of</strong>fenses; conviction <strong>of</strong> similar<strong>of</strong>fenses in other jurisdictionsAll convicted sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders released to thecommunity on or after the effective date <strong>of</strong> thelegislation, August 1, 1997, and those personsrequired to be registered under the former"Habitual Child <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registration Act."The Arkansas Attorney General has ruled thatthe registration requirement covers all sexual<strong>of</strong>fenders who were convicted and under someform <strong>of</strong> criminal justice supervision on August1, 1997, regardless <strong>of</strong> date <strong>of</strong> conviction.For "sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders," registration is a minimum <strong>of</strong>15 years. For those classified as "sexual predators",registration requirement is a minimum <strong>of</strong> 20 years;<strong>Offender</strong> may petition the court for removal after theminimum time requirement.958 (as <strong>of</strong> 2/9/98)CaliforniaAlmost all sex <strong>of</strong>fenses involving adult and child victimsrequire <strong>of</strong>fender registration. Covered <strong>of</strong>fenses include rape;sexual battery; child sexual abuse; sodomy; oral copulation;child pornography; kidnaping or assault with intent to commita covered <strong>of</strong>fense; pimping or pandering involving a minor;statutory rape; and indecent exposure, as well as specifiedjuvenile sex <strong>of</strong>fenses. Some <strong>of</strong> the covered crimes aremisdemeanors.All adults convicted in a California court <strong>of</strong> acovered <strong>of</strong>fense since 1944. Also, thoseconvicted <strong>of</strong> comparable <strong>of</strong>fenses in Federal,military, or other <strong>State</strong> courts if the <strong>of</strong>fenderresides in or moves to California. Since 1986,juveniles adjudicated delinquent for specified<strong>of</strong>fenses also are required to register.Lifetime for all registrants, unless the <strong>of</strong>fense isdecriminalized78,000 The California Registryholds all those who haveregistered or received notificationthey should register. The lattergroup includes both those not yetreleased from incarceration andthose who received formalnotification to register but haveabsconded or otherwise evadeddoing so.
APPENDIX 2: WHO IS IN THE REGISTRYCovered Mandated Duration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s in<strong>State</strong> Offenses: Registrants: Registration Registry, 4/98Colorado<strong>Sex</strong>ual assault in the first, second, or third degree; sexualassault on a child; incest; enticement, trafficking, or sexualexploitation <strong>of</strong> children; solicitation for child prostitution;procurement, pandering, or pimping involving children;patronizing a prostituted child; inducement <strong>of</strong> or solicitationfor child prostitution; keeping a place <strong>of</strong> child prostitution;criminal attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit anycovered <strong>of</strong>fense; and deferred judgment and sentence forany covered <strong>of</strong>fense.Any person convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered <strong>of</strong>fense inColorado on or after July 1, 1994; personsconvicted <strong>of</strong> comparable <strong>of</strong>fenses in other<strong>State</strong>s on or after July 1, 1994, and moving toColorado; and persons convicted <strong>of</strong> covered<strong>of</strong>fenses and released from Colorado DOC tothe community on or after July 1, 1994. (Laweffective 7/1/98 requires registration <strong>of</strong> personsconvicted on or after 7/1/91 <strong>of</strong> unlawful sexual<strong>of</strong>fense or enticement <strong>of</strong> a child, as defined inspecified statute sections.)Duration <strong>of</strong> registration depends upon theseriousness <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fense. <strong>Offender</strong>s may petitioncourt for order to discontinue the requirement afterspecified number <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fense-free years following theperson's final release from jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the court,e.g., 20 years if convicted <strong>of</strong> class 1,2, or 3 felony;10 years if convicted <strong>of</strong> class 4,5, or 6 felony; 5years if a misdemeanor; after successful completion<strong>of</strong> a deferred judgment; after successful discharge<strong>of</strong> sentence if less than 16 at time <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fense.4,326 (does not include those tobe released within the month)ConnecticutAs <strong>of</strong> 4/98, Connecticut had no central SOR, only localregistries maintained by each relevant jurisdiction. A newlaw taking effect 10/01/98 covers first through fourth degreesexual assault, aggravated first degree sexual assault, risk <strong>of</strong>injury involving sexual contact with a child, kidnaping,promoting prostitution with a minor, promoting a minor inobscene performance, public indecency when victim is under18, and conspiring, attempting, or directing commission <strong>of</strong>covered <strong>of</strong>fense.All those registered in Connecticut's originallocal SOR system. Also: <strong>of</strong>fenders againstminors (<strong>of</strong>fenses specified in law) released tocommunity on or after 10/01/98; sexuallyviolent <strong>of</strong>fenders (<strong>of</strong>fenses specified in law)released to community on or after 10/01/88;those committing felonies for sexual purposes,based on court finding; <strong>of</strong>fenders from out <strong>of</strong><strong>State</strong>, military, or Federal court; and <strong>of</strong>fendersfound not guilty because <strong>of</strong> mental disease ordefect.10 years for those convicted <strong>of</strong> covered crimesagainst a minor. Life for those convicted <strong>of</strong> sexuallyviolent <strong>of</strong>fenses. In Connecticut, those meetingFederal definitions <strong>of</strong> sexually violent predators andsexually violent <strong>of</strong>fenders are both classifiedsexually violent <strong>of</strong>fenders. They may apply to courtfor relief from registration, but if refused, theycannot reapply for 5 years. For out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong><strong>of</strong>fenders, 10 year registration period, is based ontheir first released to community in originaljurisdiction.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, there were nostatewide figures. Under thenew law, effective 10/01/98,Connecticut estimates there areapproximately 4,600 sexual<strong>of</strong>fenders with qualifyingconvictions, and that 2,000 to3,000 will be registered within 18months. The remainder are stillincarcerated and will not registeruntil released into thecommunity.Delaware Essentially "all sexual <strong>of</strong>fenses" as specified in Sections 764through 779 and Sections 1108 through 1111 <strong>of</strong> Title 11 <strong>of</strong>Delaware Crimes and Criminal Procedure.Anyone convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered <strong>of</strong>fense on orafter the statute's effective date in 1994;anyone incarcerated for a covered <strong>of</strong>fense andreleased to community on or after statute'seffective date regardless <strong>of</strong> date <strong>of</strong> conviction;anyone adjudged, after statute's effective date,guilty but mentally ill or not guilty by reason <strong>of</strong>insanity for committing a covered <strong>of</strong>fense;those convicted <strong>of</strong> comparable <strong>of</strong>fenses out <strong>of</strong>state and moving to Delaware.Lifetime. (In some cases individuals registered as aresult <strong>of</strong> juvenile adjudications may later haverecords expunged.)800District <strong>of</strong>ColumbiaAll <strong>of</strong>fenses covered in D.C. Code 24-1101 through 1117,most <strong>of</strong> which are felonies.Registration is mandatory for all persons (adultor juvenile) convicted in the District <strong>of</strong>Columbia <strong>of</strong> a covered <strong>of</strong>fense and certified bythe court as a sexual <strong>of</strong>fender; for <strong>of</strong>fendersconvicted <strong>of</strong> covered <strong>of</strong>fenses prior to the 1997legislation but on probation or parole when thelaw took effect (even though not "certified" bycourt); and for <strong>of</strong>fenders convicted <strong>of</strong>comparable crimes in other jurisdictions andmoving to D.C.For Level 1 (low risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders - 10 years; for Level2 (medium risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders - 15 years; for Level 3(high risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders - lifetime. Risk assessmentdetermination is made by the court, based on theadvice and recommendation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>Advisory Council, a multidisciplinary expert panelappointed by the mayor.50 <strong>of</strong>fenders in the registry as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (As <strong>of</strong> 1/21/99, there are atotal <strong>of</strong> 86 <strong>of</strong>fenders in theregistry, <strong>of</strong> whom 36 wereconvicted for covered crimes inother jurisdictions and movedinto the District <strong>of</strong> Columbia. Ofthe total <strong>of</strong> 86 registered<strong>of</strong>fenders, 5 have assessmentlevels--or risk levels-- assignedas <strong>of</strong> 1/21/99. A riskassessment and classification asa Level 2 (moderate risk) orLevel 3 (high risk) is aprecondition to anyorganizational or community
APPENDIX 2: WHO IS IN THE REGISTRYCovered Mandated Duration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s in<strong>State</strong> Offenses: Registrants: Registration Registry, 4/98FloridaCapital, life, or felony violations <strong>of</strong> Chapter 794 (a range <strong>of</strong>sexual battery <strong>of</strong>fenses); a range <strong>of</strong> sexual <strong>of</strong>fenses againstchildren, e.g. lewd, lascivious or indecent assault or actsupon or in the presence <strong>of</strong> child under 16; computerpornography involving a minor; distribution <strong>of</strong> obscenematerials to a minor, etc.; and attempts, solicitation, orconspiring, to commit covered crimes.<strong>Sex</strong>ual Predators: (A) those convicted <strong>of</strong> (orfound to have committed) a capital, life, or firstdegree felony violation <strong>of</strong> Chapter 794 on orafter 10/1/93, or (B) those convicted <strong>of</strong> (orfound to have committed) two second degreesexual felonies within a 10 year period, with theinitial <strong>of</strong>fense on or after 10/1/93; predatorclassification involves written court order.<strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>Offender</strong>s: Anyone convicted (or foundto have committed) any <strong>of</strong> the covered sexual<strong>of</strong>fenses.Lifetime for both sexual predators and for sexual<strong>of</strong>fenders. Both types <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenders can apply to beremoved from the Registry after 10 <strong>of</strong>fense-freeyears following release from criminal justicesupervision. All <strong>of</strong>fenders must apply to the courtthrough an attorney and pay all costs; decision is atthe discretion <strong>of</strong> the court.9,000Georgia<strong>Sex</strong>ually violent <strong>of</strong>fenses (rape, aggravated sodomy,aggravated child molestation, sexual battery, aggravatedsexual battery, or <strong>of</strong>fense that has as its element physicalcontact with another person with intent to commit such an<strong>of</strong>fense); and criminal <strong>of</strong>fense against a victim who is a minor(kidnaping, false imprisonment, or criminal sexual conducttoward a minor; solicitation <strong>of</strong> a minor to engage in sexualconduct or practice prostitution; any conduct that is a sexual<strong>of</strong>fense against a minor.)Those convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered <strong>of</strong>fense on orafter July 1, 1996 and those released tocommunity (with or without criminal justicesupervision) on or after July 1, 1996,independent <strong>of</strong> the date <strong>of</strong> conviction. Basedon report by <strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>Offender</strong> RegistrationReview Board and court concurrence, thoseguilty <strong>of</strong> sexually violent <strong>of</strong>fenses may beclassified as <strong>Sex</strong>ually Violent Predators.10 years for <strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>Offender</strong>s. Lifetime for <strong>Sex</strong>uallyViolent Predators. Those classified as predatorsmay apply to the Board after three years onunsupervised release to have status changed to<strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>Offender</strong>. Board reports and recommendsto the sentencing court which makes final decision.1,200Hawaii<strong>Sex</strong>ually violent <strong>of</strong>fenses; criminal <strong>of</strong>fenses against a victimwho is a minor.Any <strong>of</strong>fender convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered <strong>of</strong>fense.Applies retroactively to any <strong>of</strong>fender who hasever been convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered crime in the<strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hawaii independent <strong>of</strong> the date <strong>of</strong>conviction.Lifetime.Over 700 individuals in theRegistry, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98 (and over1,000 as <strong>of</strong> 11/98). Estimates <strong>of</strong>additional persons convicted <strong>of</strong>qualifying <strong>of</strong>fenses but who havenot registered range from 1,000to 3,000.IdahoAs <strong>of</strong> 4/98, sexual abuse <strong>of</strong> child under 16, ritualized abuse <strong>of</strong>child, sexual exploitation <strong>of</strong> child, possession <strong>of</strong> sexuallyexploitive material for other than commercial purpose, lewdconduct with a minor, sexual battery <strong>of</strong> child 16 or 17, rape,male rape, crime against nature, forcible sexual penetrationusing foreign object. (Law to be effective 7/1/98 adds 7 morecovered <strong>of</strong>fenses and modifies rape to exclude statutory rapewhere defendant is 18 years or younger.)Any person who, on or after July 1, 1993, is (a)convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered crime; (b) released tothe community following earlier conviction <strong>of</strong>covered crime; or (c) enters the state withconviction for a comparable crime in another<strong>State</strong>, Federal military or tribal court.Lifetime. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, <strong>of</strong>fenders may apply to districtcourt for expungement 10 years after termination <strong>of</strong>criminal justice supervision. (Under law to beeffective 7/1/98, <strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>Offender</strong> ClassificationBoard assesses the risk <strong>of</strong> re<strong>of</strong>fense <strong>of</strong> thoseconvicted <strong>of</strong> violent sexual crimes; Board candesignate <strong>of</strong>fender a "violent sexual predator."<strong>Sex</strong>ual predators may not apply for expungement.)1,710IllinoisFelony and misdemeanor sex <strong>of</strong>fenses or attempts, murder<strong>of</strong> a child, kidnaping, unlawful restraint, and convictions <strong>of</strong>comparable crimes in another <strong>State</strong> or in Federal court.Individuals convicted <strong>of</strong> covered <strong>of</strong>fenses orfound not guilty by reason <strong>of</strong> insanity on or afterJuly 16, 1986.For sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders: 10 years from date <strong>of</strong>conviction if sentenced to probation or 10 yearsfrom the date <strong>of</strong> release to the community ifconfined. For those classified as "sexuallydangerous persons," lifetime registration is required.14,300 individuals are in theregistry (i.e., convicted <strong>of</strong>qualifying <strong>of</strong>fenses), 12,000 <strong>of</strong>whom have formally registered.IndianaRape, criminal deviate conduct, child molesting, childexploitation, vicarious sexual gratification, child solicitation,child seduction, sexual battery, sexual misconduct with aminor as a Class A or B felony, incest; also kidnaping if thevictim is under 18 years <strong>of</strong> age, and criminal confinement ifthe victim is under 18.Anyone convicted <strong>of</strong> the first 10 crimes afterJune 30, 1994; anyone convicted <strong>of</strong> last twocrimes after June 30, 1998; persons residing inIndiana but convicted <strong>of</strong> substantiallyequivalent <strong>of</strong>fenses in other <strong>State</strong>s after theeffective dates; juveniles 14 or overadjudicated delinquent for an act that would bea covered <strong>of</strong>fense if committed by an adult andfound by a court to be likely to repeat such anact.Local registration required for 10 years following aregistrant's release into community for all exceptthose determined to be sexually violent predators.For sexually violent predators, registrationrequirement is for an "indefinite" period. Onlypersons identified as sexually violent predators maypetition court at least 10 years after sentencing forremoval <strong>of</strong> "sexually violent predator" designationfrom their name on registry. <strong>Offender</strong>s' namesappear in the registry for their lifetimes.Approximately 9,500
APPENDIX 2: WHO IS IN THE REGISTRYCovered Mandated Duration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s in<strong>State</strong> Offenses: Registrants: Registration Registry, 4/98IowaKansasCriminal <strong>of</strong>fenses against a minor; sexual exploitation;sexually violent crimes.(A) rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child,aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated indecent solicitation<strong>of</strong> a child, sexual exploitation <strong>of</strong> child, aggravated sexualbattery. (B) sexual battery, incest. (C) murder, manslaughter,kidnaping or criminal restraint (except by parent) when victimunder 18, adultery, criminal sodomy, promoting prostitution,patronizing prostitutes, lewd or lascivious behavior, unlawfulsexual conduct when one party is under 18.Individuals convicted or adjudicated <strong>of</strong> acovered <strong>of</strong>fense on or after July 1, 1995, orwho were on probation, parole or work releasestatus, or who were incarcerated on or afterJuly 1, 1995 must register. Requirementincludes individuals who have received adeferred sentence or deferred judgments, andalso includes those with comparableconvictions from other jurisdictions.Anyone convicted <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenses in list A andwhose date <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fense is on or after April 14,1994; registration data is considered a publicrecord. Anyone convicted <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenses in list B;if date <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fense is on or after July 1, 1997,registration is public record. Anyone convicted<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenses in list C on or after July 1, 1997; if<strong>of</strong>fense occurred on or after July 1, 1997,registration is public record.Kentucky All Kentucky felony sex <strong>of</strong>fenses All felony sex <strong>of</strong>fenders (adult and juvenile)convicted in Kentucky after July 1994 andthose moving in from out <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> withconvictions for comparable crimes in otherjurisdictions.Louisiana Felony sex <strong>of</strong>fenses, first <strong>of</strong>fense prostitution (amisdemeanor), and the following nonsex <strong>of</strong>fenses ifcommitted against a victim who is a minor: simple kidnaping,aggravated kidnaping, second degree kidnaping, interferingwith the custody <strong>of</strong> a child, and false imprisonment oraggravated false imprisonment <strong>of</strong> a minor.MaineGross sexual assault <strong>of</strong> a victim less than 16 years <strong>of</strong> age.(A bill will be submitted to 119th Maine Legislature to bring<strong>State</strong> into compliance with Megan, Wetterling, and Lychner;anticipate implementation by mid-1999.)All persons convicted <strong>of</strong> a sex <strong>of</strong>fensecommitted or attempted on or after June 18,1992, or committed prior to June 18, 1992 if theperson is under the custody <strong>of</strong> the Department<strong>of</strong> Public Safety and Corrections on or afterJune 18, 1992, and persons convicted afterJuly 1, 1997 <strong>of</strong> a covered <strong>of</strong>fense against avictim who is a minor.Persons convicted <strong>of</strong> gross sexual assault on avictim under 16 years <strong>of</strong> age, and sentencedon or after June 30, 1992.For sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders: 10 years from date <strong>of</strong> releaseto the community. For sexually violent predators(those convicted <strong>of</strong> a qualifying <strong>of</strong>fense under theFederal Violent Crime Control and LawEnforcement Act <strong>of</strong> 1994, Pub.L. No. 103-322)registration is for an indeterminate period endingonly upon a determination by the sentencing court.For sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders, registration is required for 10years. For second conviction, lifetime registration isrequired.10 years for <strong>of</strong>fenders classified as Low orModerate Risk. High Risk <strong>of</strong>fenders are required toregister for life.10 years for sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders. For <strong>of</strong>fendersdetermined to be a sexually violent predator, theregistration requirement is for life. Those convictedprior to July 1, 1997 may petition the court for relieffrom registration.15 years following release to community (probation,or postincarceration/parole); may petition for waiver<strong>of</strong> registration requirement after 5 years. Ifsentenced on or after 6/30/92 through 8/31/96, the15 year registration requirement date does notchange if reincarcerated for violations <strong>of</strong> probation,release conditions or registration provisions. Ifsentenced on or after 9/1/96 must register for 15years after release, but if reincarcerated, the 15year registration begins again following newrelease.2,2401,200approximately 8003,455275 (Projected to rise to 5,000by July 1999 if proposed newlegislation passes)Maryland<strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>of</strong>fenses against children; sexual <strong>of</strong>fenses againstadults.Adults convicted <strong>of</strong> sexual <strong>of</strong>fenses againstchildren on or after October 1, 1995; adultsconvicted <strong>of</strong> sexual <strong>of</strong>fenses against otheradults on or after July 1, 1997.10 years Approximately 200 as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(Maryland notes that the Registryanticipates substantial growthdue to amendments in the 1998legislative session whichexpanded coverage. Over 400registrants reported by 12/98.)
APPENDIX 2: WHO IS IN THE REGISTRYCovered Mandated Duration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s in<strong>State</strong> Offenses: Registrants: Registration Registry, 4/98MassachusettsIncluded: Open, gross lewdness and lascivious behavior;indecent assault and battery on person 14, under 14, ormentally retarded; rape, rape <strong>of</strong> child under 16 with force, orrape and abuse <strong>of</strong> child; assault with intent to commit rape(adult or child under 16); kidnaping child under 16; unnatural,lascivious acts with child under 16; attempts to commitcovered crimes. Further Amendments proposed.Adults and juveniles convicted/adjudicateddelinquent for a covered <strong>of</strong>fense or releasedfrom custody, probation, or parole, for acovered <strong>of</strong>fense, on or after August 1, 1981.20 years for first <strong>of</strong>fense; lifetime for multiple<strong>of</strong>fenses.7,004 <strong>of</strong>fenders registered (<strong>of</strong>15,000 identified). Of thoseregistered, 1,035 have beenclassified for risk level.MichiganViolation <strong>of</strong> section 145a, 145b, or 145c <strong>of</strong> Michigan penalcode, Act No. 328 <strong>of</strong> Public Acts <strong>of</strong> 1931, sections 750.455;750.520 B, C, D, E, G <strong>of</strong> Michigan Compiled Laws; or a thirdor subsequent violation <strong>of</strong> any combination <strong>of</strong> the following:section 167 (1)(f) <strong>of</strong> Act 328, Section 335a <strong>of</strong> Act 328, orlocal ordinances corresponding to those sections; and otherspecified sectionsIndividuals convicted <strong>of</strong> covered <strong>of</strong>fenses afterOct. 1, 1995; those convicted/adjudicated forcovered <strong>of</strong>fenses earlier but under criminaljustice (or juvenile services) supervision on orafter October 1, 1995. Those transferred toMichigan while on probation or parole forcovered <strong>of</strong>fense.25 years; lifetime registration if convicted <strong>of</strong>subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense.19,000MinnesotaFirst degree murder involving criminal sexual conduct;kidnaping involving a minor; first through fourth degreecriminal sexual conduct; selected predatory crime underPatterned <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Statute; falsely imprisoning,soliciting, or using a minor in sexual performance; soliciting aminor to engage in prostitution or in sexual conduct; indecentexposure, felony violations <strong>of</strong> CSC 5th degree; comparable<strong>of</strong>fenses elsewhere.Persons charged with, or petitioned for, felonyviolation or attempt to violate any coveredcrime, and convicted or adjudicated delinquentafter 1/1/97 or released to community after thatdate. Persons committed as <strong>Sex</strong>ualPsychopaths or <strong>Sex</strong>ually Dangerous Personswhether or not convicted <strong>of</strong> a crime.10 years from the time the individual initiallyregistered in connection with the <strong>of</strong>fense, or until theprobation, supervised release, or conditionalrelease period expires, whichever occurs later. Forregistrants committed under section 253B.185, the10-year period does not include the period <strong>of</strong>commitment.7,300MississippiRape, sexual battery, assault with intent to ravish, sexual<strong>of</strong>fenses against or exploitation <strong>of</strong> children, kidnaping <strong>of</strong> aminor, unnatural intercourse, and dissemination <strong>of</strong> sexuallyoriented material to children.Any person residing in Mississippi who hasbeen twice adjudicated delinquent for any sex<strong>of</strong>fense or attempted sex <strong>of</strong>fense, or who hasbeen convicted <strong>of</strong> any sex <strong>of</strong>fense or attemptedsex <strong>of</strong>fense, or who has been acquitted byreason <strong>of</strong> insanity <strong>of</strong> any sex <strong>of</strong>fense orattempted sex <strong>of</strong>fense. Law became effectivein 1995, but applies retroactively. Registrationis required for all those convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered<strong>of</strong>fense independent <strong>of</strong> the date <strong>of</strong> conviction.Lifetime. <strong>Offender</strong> may petition the court to berelieved to duty to register. Court may grant suchpetition only after receiving a report from the <strong>Sex</strong><strong>Offender</strong> Advisory Board finding (1) that the<strong>of</strong>fender is not a sexual predator, (2) that futureregistration would not serve purpose <strong>of</strong> the law, and(3) if <strong>of</strong>fender was an adult at time <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fense (or ajuvenile tried as adult), that person is <strong>of</strong>fense-freefor 15 years following release from confinement orafter conviction whichever is later.1,063MissouriMontanaFelonies and misdemeanors in violation <strong>of</strong> Chapter 566 (sex<strong>of</strong>fenses) <strong>of</strong> Missouri <strong>State</strong> Code or in violation <strong>of</strong>comparable <strong>of</strong>fenses if committed in another <strong>State</strong> orjurisdiction <strong>of</strong> USA.Both sexual and violent <strong>of</strong>fenses covered in law. <strong>Sex</strong>ual:violation or attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commitviolation <strong>of</strong> 45-5-502(3), 45-5-503, 45-5-504(2)(c), 45-5-507or 45-5-625 (or equivalent statute <strong>of</strong> another <strong>State</strong> or Federalgovernment). Violent: violation <strong>of</strong>, or attempt, solicitation orconspiracy to commit violation <strong>of</strong> 45-5-102, 45-5-103,45-5-202, 45-5-206 (third or subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense), 45-5-301(by nonparent, victim under 16) , 45-5-302, 45-5-303,45-5-401, 45-5-603 (1)(b) & 45-6-103Individuals who were convicted <strong>of</strong>, or receivedsuspended imposition <strong>of</strong> sentences for, thecovered felonies and misdemeanors on or afterJuly 1, 1979.All sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders who were sentenced, incustody, or under the supervision <strong>of</strong> theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Corrections on or after July 1,1989; all violent <strong>of</strong>fenders who weresentenced, in custody, or under the supervision<strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections on or afterOctober 1, 1995.Not specified. 2,800<strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>of</strong>fenders - lifetime registration; violent<strong>of</strong>fenders - 10 years. <strong>Offender</strong>s in either categorymay petition the court for relief from the requirementafter 10 years with no <strong>of</strong>fenses.1,739
APPENDIX 2: WHO IS IN THE REGISTRYCovered Mandated Duration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s in<strong>State</strong> Offenses: Registrants: Registration Registry, 4/98NebraskaKidnaping <strong>of</strong> a minor, false imprisonment <strong>of</strong> a minor, sexualassault in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree, sexual assault <strong>of</strong> a child,sexual assault <strong>of</strong> vulnerable adult, incest <strong>of</strong> a minor,pandering <strong>of</strong> a minor, child pornography, attempt to commitor conspiracy to commit the listed <strong>of</strong>fenses.Any person convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered crime on orafter the effective date <strong>of</strong> the 1997 legislationand any person serving a parole, probation, orcorrections jail sentence for a covered crime onor after January 1, 1997.10 years from the date <strong>of</strong> registration, or from datethe <strong>of</strong>fender is released from confinement, or fromdate <strong>of</strong>fender is discharged from probation orparole, whichever is later. <strong>Offender</strong>s may petitionthe court for relief from the requirement. <strong>Sex</strong>uallyviolent <strong>of</strong>fenders (determined by court withrecommendation from evaluation board) mustregister until the sentencing court determinesregistration is no longer necessary.approximately 450 as <strong>of</strong> 4/98(grown to 640 by 11/98)Nevada<strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>of</strong>fenses: murder in perpetration <strong>of</strong> sexual abuse <strong>of</strong> achild, sexual assault, statutory sexual seduction, battery tocommit sexual assault, sexual abuse or exploitation <strong>of</strong> achild, pornography involving minor, incest, solicitation <strong>of</strong> aminor for indecent acts, gross lewdness, indecent orobscene exposure, sexual penetration <strong>of</strong> a dead humanbody, attempts to commit covered <strong>of</strong>fenses. Crimes against achild (victim less than 18): kidnaping or false imprisonment,pandering or prostitution, or attempts.All <strong>of</strong>fenders convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered <strong>of</strong>fense onor after July 1, 1956 are required to register.Those convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered sexual <strong>of</strong>fenseand released to the community or paroled afterOctober 1, 1995, are subject to riskassessment.Registration is required for as long as <strong>of</strong>fenderresides or is present within the <strong>State</strong>. After 15consecutive years as registrant with no additional<strong>of</strong>fenses, <strong>of</strong>fender may petition the court toterminate his duty to register. If turned down, mustwait 5 years before reapplying. Those convicted <strong>of</strong>sexually violent <strong>of</strong>fense or declared sexually violentpredators may not so apply.1,500 in the sex <strong>of</strong>fender registry;5,000 qualifying <strong>of</strong>fendersestimated to be living in Nevada.NewHampshireViolations or attempted violations <strong>of</strong> specified sexual <strong>of</strong>fenses(RSA 632-A:2, 632-A:3, 632-A:4, or 645:1,II) and violations orattempted violations <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> the following listed <strong>of</strong>fenseswhere victim was under the age <strong>of</strong> 18 (RSA 633:1, 633:2,633:3, or 645:2,1 or RSA 169-B:41,II, 639:3, III, 649-A:3,I;649-A:3,III or 650:2,I) or reasonably equivalent laws <strong>of</strong>another <strong>State</strong> or the Federal government.Any sex <strong>of</strong>fender, independent <strong>of</strong> date <strong>of</strong>conviction, who is released into community onor after July 16, 1993; or has been releasedearlier, but has not completed his sentencebefore July 16, 1993; or has completed hissentence not more than six years beforeJanuary 1, 1994. Any <strong>of</strong>fender againstchildren, independent <strong>of</strong> the date <strong>of</strong> conviction,who is released into the community on or afterAugust 9, 1996 or has been released, but hasnot completed his sentence before August 9,1996.Lifetime registration for <strong>of</strong>fenders committing violentsexual <strong>of</strong>fenses or violent <strong>of</strong>fenses against children(specified <strong>of</strong>fenses within the legislation). 10 yearregistration for other covered sexual <strong>of</strong>fenses orother covered <strong>of</strong>fenses against children.1,500New JerseyAggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravatedcriminal sexual contact, endangering the welfare <strong>of</strong> a child byengaging in sexual contact that would harm child's morals,luring or enticing and (if victim is a minor and <strong>of</strong>fender not aparent) kidnaping, criminal restraint and false imprisonment.<strong>Sex</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenders released from custody sinceeffective date <strong>of</strong> legislation, 10/31/94, as wellas <strong>of</strong>fenders who were on parole or probationon the effective date <strong>of</strong> the law. <strong>Offender</strong>sfound to be repetitive and compulsive byexperts and the courts, must registerregardless <strong>of</strong> the date <strong>of</strong> sentence.15 years to life. <strong>Offender</strong> may apply to <strong>State</strong>Superior Court to terminate duty to register after 15<strong>of</strong>fense-free years following release to community.5,151New Mexico<strong>Sex</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenses, defined as criminal sexual penetration in thefirst, second, third, or fourth degree; criminal sexual contactin the fourth degree; criminal sexual contact <strong>of</strong> a minor in thethird or fourth degree; sexual exploitation <strong>of</strong> children; sexualexploitation <strong>of</strong> children by prostitution.All persons convicted in New Mexico <strong>of</strong> asexual <strong>of</strong>fense on or after July 1, 1995, andalso those convicted earlier than July 1, 1995,if registration has been made a condition <strong>of</strong>their probation or parole. <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>of</strong>fendersconvicted elsewhere and moving to NewMexico are required to register if they wererequired to register in the <strong>State</strong> whereconvicted.Current legislation (Section 29-11A) mandates thatregistration information be retained for periods <strong>of</strong>20 years for certain covered <strong>of</strong>fenses and for 10years for other <strong>of</strong>fenses, but is silent on deletion <strong>of</strong>records after specified time period. TheInterviewees said the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety(DPS) has the option to require registration for 10years, for 20 years, or for life and, to date, allregistrants in New Mexico Registry are required toregister for life.Approximately 400 (in October1998, approximately 450)
APPENDIX 2: WHO IS IN THE REGISTRYCovered Mandated Duration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s in<strong>State</strong> Offenses: Registrants: Registration Registry, 4/98New YorkNew York <strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenses that correlate with the FederalJacob Wetterling Act, including convictions for attempts tocommit covered <strong>of</strong>fenses, and convictions <strong>of</strong> comparable<strong>of</strong>fenses in other jurisdictions.Those convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered <strong>of</strong>fense on orafter effective date, 1/21/96; those on probationor parole for a covered <strong>of</strong>fense as <strong>of</strong> 1/21/96,independent <strong>of</strong> date <strong>of</strong> conviction; and thosedischarged, paroled or released on or after1/21/96, following conviction for a covered<strong>of</strong>fense, but independent <strong>of</strong> the date <strong>of</strong>conviction.For Level One and Two <strong>of</strong>fenders (low and mediumrisk), 10 years from the initial date <strong>of</strong> registration,with annual reregistration. A Level Three <strong>of</strong>fender(high risk) must reregister annually but also mustverify his address quarterly for a minimum <strong>of</strong> 10years unless there is a court determination that the<strong>of</strong>fender no longer suffers from a mentalabnormality that would make him likely to re<strong>of</strong>fend.7,200NorthCarolinaKidnaping, abduction <strong>of</strong> children, felonious restraint, 1st and2nd degree rape, 1st and 2nd degree sexual <strong>of</strong>fense,attempted rape or sexual <strong>of</strong>fense, intercourse and sexual<strong>of</strong>fense with certain victims, incest between near relatives,employing or permitting a minor to assist in <strong>of</strong>fenses againstpublic morality/decency, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd degree sexualexploitation <strong>of</strong> a minor, promoting prostitution <strong>of</strong> a minor,taking indecent liberties with children, and attempts tocommit any <strong>of</strong> the listed <strong>of</strong>fenses.Any persons convicted <strong>of</strong> or released fromprison for a covered <strong>of</strong>fense (in NorthCarolina or another <strong>State</strong>) on or after January1, 1996; also, persons convicted <strong>of</strong>, or releasedfrom prison for, a Federal <strong>of</strong>fense comparableto North Carolina's covered <strong>of</strong>fenses, on orafter April 3, 1997.10 years for sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders. Persons classified asviolent sexual predators are required to register"indefinitely," but after 10 <strong>of</strong>fense-free years maypetition the court to review their classification.2,200North Dakota Crimes against a child: violations <strong>of</strong> chapter 12.1-16, 12.1-17,12.1-18, or 12.1-29 in which the victim is a minor or attemptsto commit these <strong>of</strong>fenses. <strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>of</strong>fenses: violations <strong>of</strong>section 12.1-20-03, 12.1-20-04, 12.1-20-05, 12.1-20-06,12.1-20-07, 12.1-20-11, chapter 12.1-27.2 or attempts tocommit these <strong>of</strong>fenses.Any person convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered sexual<strong>of</strong>fense or <strong>of</strong>fense against a child on or afterAugust 1, 1985 is required to register.10 years, unless designated "sexually violentpredator," by a judge subsequent to therecommendation <strong>of</strong> a "Qualified Board." <strong>Sex</strong>uallyviolent predators must maintain their registrationstatus for a minimum <strong>of</strong> 10 years and continuethereafter until a judge removes the sexually violentpredator designation; the rule may result in lifetimeregistration.683 (ND also compiles a"nonregistration" list, derivedfrom criminal history recordsystem and listing data for allpersons convicted <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fensesrequiring registration. As <strong>of</strong> 3/98,there were 988 persons on thislist: approximately 120 presentlyincarcerated, 140 known to beout <strong>of</strong> state, 683 currentlyregistered, and 40 who have notbeen located.)Ohio"<strong>Sex</strong>ually oriented <strong>of</strong>fenses," defined by statute section withinthe legislation. Includes sexual <strong>of</strong>fenses against children andalso specified sexual <strong>of</strong>fenses regardless <strong>of</strong> the age <strong>of</strong> thevictim.Persons convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered <strong>of</strong>fense on orafter January 1, 1997, or released tocommunity following incarceration for acovered <strong>of</strong>fense, on or after January 1, 1997,independent <strong>of</strong> date <strong>of</strong> conviction. Registrantsare categorized as (1) sexual predators(requiring community notification); (2) habitualsexual <strong>of</strong>fenders subject to communitynotification; (3) habitual <strong>of</strong>fenders not subject tocommunity notification, or (4) sexually-oriented<strong>of</strong>fenders (not subject to communitynotification).Lifetime 1,294 (as <strong>of</strong> 2/3/98)OklahomaChild abuse involving sexual abuse or exploitation; rape infirst or second degree or by instrumentation; incest; forciblesodomy; lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child under16; kidnaping or solicitation <strong>of</strong> minors, trafficking in children;pornography involving minors; facilitating, encouraging,<strong>of</strong>fering or soliciting sexual conduct with a minor; procuringor keeping a child under 18 for prostitution; sexual battery.All adult sex <strong>of</strong>fenders convicted in Oklahomaon or after November 1, 1989; convicted sex<strong>of</strong>fenders moving to Oklahoma after 11/1/89regardless <strong>of</strong> date <strong>of</strong> out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> conviction.From 11/1/97 to 10/31/98, those with twoconvictions one <strong>of</strong> which is after 11/1/97 andfor one <strong>of</strong> first five <strong>of</strong>fenses listed in thepreceding section, are designated "sexualpredators" but, as <strong>of</strong> 11/1/98, will bedesignated "habitual sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders."Ten years following <strong>of</strong>fender's release to communityfor sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders registered by the Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections (DOC). Registrations at local lawenforcement agencies are maintained for 5 years.The <strong>State</strong> and local registries are not linked.Amendments to law passed and signed in June1998 will require lifetime registration for <strong>of</strong>fendersclassified as "predators" (from 11/1/97 to 10/31/98)or as "habitual sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders" (as <strong>of</strong> 11/1/98.)2,303
APPENDIX 2: WHO IS IN THE REGISTRYCovered Mandated Duration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s in<strong>State</strong> Offenses: Registrants: Registration Registry, 4/98OregonPredatory sex <strong>of</strong>fenses: rape, sodomy, sexual abuse,unlawful sexual penetration; the listed crimes in any degreeor attempts to commit those <strong>of</strong>fenses. Some legislativechanges under discussion for 1999.Pennsylvania The following when victim is a minor: kidnaping, rape,involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecentassault, prostitution and related <strong>of</strong>fenses, obscene materialsand performances, and indecent assault. The followingregardless <strong>of</strong> victim's age: rape, involuntary deviate sexualintercourse, aggravated indecent assault.<strong>Offender</strong>s classified as predatory sex<strong>of</strong>fenders: any <strong>of</strong>fender under parole,probation, or post-prison supervision who wasconvicted or pled guilty to one or more <strong>of</strong> thefour listed crimes. Statute is retroactive.<strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>of</strong>fenders convicted on or after thestatute's effective date (4/21/96), and sexual<strong>of</strong>fenders convicted earlier and under thejurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Probation andParole or the Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections on4/21/96.Lifetime; may petition for waiver after 10 years. (As<strong>of</strong> 4/98, some legislative changes under discussion)<strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>of</strong>fenders - 10 years; sexually violentpredators - for life, or until the court determines the<strong>of</strong>fender is no longer a sexually violent predator.7,4002,400Rhode Island Criminal <strong>of</strong>fense against a minor: kidnaping or falseimprisonment <strong>of</strong> a minor; violation <strong>of</strong> sections 11-37-6,11-37-8, 11-37-8.1, 11-37-8.3, or 11-10-1 when victim isunder 18; violation <strong>of</strong> 11-1-10, where underlying <strong>of</strong>fenseviolates chapter 34 and victim is under 18; or any violation <strong>of</strong>Sections 11-9-1 (b) or (c). <strong>Sex</strong>ually violent <strong>of</strong>fense: violations<strong>of</strong> sections 11-10-1, 11- 37-2, 11-37-4, 11-37-6, 11-37-8,11-37-8.1, or 11-37-8.3.3.Persons convicted after 7/24/96 in RhodeIsland or any other jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> (A) a criminal<strong>of</strong>fense against a victim who is a minor, (B) asexually violent <strong>of</strong>fense, or (C) who has beendetermined to be a sexually violent predator(convicted <strong>of</strong> a sexually violent <strong>of</strong>fense andsuffering from a mental abnormality orpersonality disorder that makes recidivismlikely, as determined by a Board <strong>of</strong> Review andsentencing court.)For registered <strong>of</strong>fenders, the requirement isregistration for 10 years following the <strong>of</strong>fender'srelease to the community. For sexually violentpredators, the registration requirement continuesindefinitely until or unless the requirement is waivedthrough petition to the court and Board review.273, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (By January1999, the number has grown to771.)SouthCarolinaCovered <strong>of</strong>fenses are listed in Section 23-3-430 <strong>of</strong> the SouthCarolina Code <strong>of</strong> Laws.All sex <strong>of</strong>fenders convicted in South Carolinaand residing within the <strong>State</strong>, regardless <strong>of</strong>age; all <strong>of</strong>fenders, regardless <strong>of</strong> age, who havebeen convicted in another <strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong> "any <strong>of</strong>fensewhich can be reasonably interpreted ascorresponding to those provided for in theSouth Carolina <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry" andwho move to South Carolina.Lifetime 2,500SouthDakotaAll felony sex <strong>of</strong>fenses.All sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders convicted as adults inSouth Dakota; all Federal or out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong><strong>of</strong>fenders convicted <strong>of</strong> covered sexual <strong>of</strong>fensesand moving into South Dakota; and juveniles,15 years or older, adjudicated since 1997 <strong>of</strong> asex <strong>of</strong>fense that would require registration ifcommitted by an adult.Lifetime, with the exception <strong>of</strong> persons placed onthe Registry as juveniles. They may petition thecourt for removal based on 10 <strong>of</strong>fense-free years.800, including adjudicatedjuveniles, and Federal andconvicted felons fromout-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> now residing inSouth DakotaTennesseeRape; rape <strong>of</strong> a child; sexual battery; statutory rape;aggravated prostitution; sexual exploitation <strong>of</strong> a minor; incest;false imprisonment or kidnaping <strong>of</strong> a minor (except byparent); attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit covered<strong>of</strong>fenses; and criminal responsibility for facilitatingcommission <strong>of</strong> these <strong>of</strong>fenses.Persons convicted <strong>of</strong> or under criminal justicesupervision for a covered <strong>of</strong>fense on or afterJanuary 1, 1995, including those convicted <strong>of</strong> acomparable <strong>of</strong>fense in another <strong>State</strong>, country,or a military court.10 years after termination <strong>of</strong> criminal justicesupervision, following which the <strong>of</strong>fender maypetition for relief from registration.2,800Texas<strong>Sex</strong>ually violent <strong>of</strong>fenses: indecency with a child, by contact;sexual assault; aggravated sexual assault; sexualperformance by a child; aggravated kidnaping with intent toabuse victim sexually; burglary if committed with intent tocommit any listed <strong>of</strong>fense. <strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>of</strong>fenses: indecency with achild, exposure; incest; indecent exposure (2nd conviction);compelling prostitution; possession/promotion <strong>of</strong> childpornography; attempted conspiracy or solicitation to commitlisted <strong>of</strong>fenses.Persons (adult and juvenile) incarcerated orunder probation, parole, or mandatorysupervision on or after 9/01/97 for a coveredconviction or with adjudication occurring on orafter 9-01-70. Exception is the <strong>of</strong>fense <strong>of</strong>"Compelling Prostitution" (Section 43.05) whichrequires registration if the conviction oradjudication occurs on or after 9/01/97.Adults incarcerated or under supervision as <strong>of</strong>9/01/97: Lifetime for sexually violent <strong>of</strong>fense orspecified <strong>of</strong>fenses against children; duration <strong>of</strong>supervision plus 10 years for other covered<strong>of</strong>fenses. For adults discharged from supervisionbefore 9/01/97, duty to register expires on the date<strong>of</strong> discharge. Juveniles: Duration <strong>of</strong> supervisionplus 10 years, if adjudicated on or after 9/01/95; forjuveniles adjudicated before 9/01/95, duty toregister expires on the date <strong>of</strong> discharge.18,000
APPENDIX 2: WHO IS IN THE REGISTRYCovered Mandated Duration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s in<strong>State</strong> Offenses: Registrants: Registration Registry, 4/98Utah Violations <strong>of</strong> Utah Code Sections 76-7-102, 76-9-702..5,76-5a-3, 76-10-1306, 76-5-301.1, and attempting, soliciting orconspiring to commit a felony under Title 76, Chapter 5, Part4, <strong>Sex</strong>ual OffensesVermont<strong>Sex</strong>ual assault, aggravated sexual assault, lewd andlascivious conduct, sexual activity by a caregiver (all asdefined in specified statute sections), attempts to commitlisted <strong>of</strong>fenses. Also, if victim is a minor, those <strong>of</strong>fenseslisted plus kidnaping, lewd and lascivious conduct with achild, prohibited acts, and sexual exploitation <strong>of</strong> children (allas defined in specified statute sections), or attempts tocommit these <strong>of</strong>fenses.Adults convicted in Utah <strong>of</strong> covered <strong>of</strong>fenses,those convicted <strong>of</strong> comparable <strong>of</strong>fenses inother <strong>State</strong> or Federal courts, and thosecommitted to <strong>State</strong> mental hospitals forcommission <strong>of</strong> one or more covered <strong>of</strong>fenses.Persons convicted <strong>of</strong> one or more <strong>of</strong> thecovered <strong>of</strong>fenses or who have been convicted<strong>of</strong> a comparable sex crime in any jurisdiction <strong>of</strong>the United <strong>State</strong>s, including a <strong>State</strong>, territory,Commonwealth, the District <strong>of</strong> Columbia or amilitary court and subsequently take upresidence in Vermont. Note: Under Vermont'slegislation, conduct that is criminal onlybecause <strong>of</strong> the age <strong>of</strong> the victim shall not beconsidered a criminal <strong>of</strong>fense if the perpetratoris under the age <strong>of</strong> 18.10 years after termination <strong>of</strong> sentence. 5,923 (4,733 in the community,1,190 in prison)10 years after release to the community anddischarge from criminal justice supervision. Aperson designated as a sexually violent predatormay petition court for removal <strong>of</strong> the designation 10years after release from incarceration or afterdischarge from probation or parole, whichever islater. Petition must include recommendations <strong>of</strong> atleast two experts in the behavior and treatment <strong>of</strong>sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders.877Virginia<strong>Sex</strong>ually Violent Offenses: rape, forcible sodomy, objectsexual penetration, aggravated sexual battery. <strong>Sex</strong>ualOffenses: abduction, abduction for immoral purposes, carnalknowledge <strong>of</strong> child between 13-15 years, carnal knowledge <strong>of</strong>minors, attempted rape, forcible sodomy, inanimate objectsexual penetration, aggravated sexual battery, crimes againstnature, incest, taking indecent liberties with a child, indecentliberties with child by person in custodial relationship, andpornography involving children.Adult sex <strong>of</strong>fenders convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered<strong>of</strong>fense on or after July 1, 1994; juvenile felonysex <strong>of</strong>fenders convicted in circuit courts afterJuly 1, 1997.10 years for sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders; <strong>of</strong>fenders may thenpetition the court for removal from registry, but ifdenied, must wait two years to re-petition. Thoseconvicted twice or designated as sexually violent<strong>of</strong>fenders must register for life.6,615WashingtonOffenses defined as sex <strong>of</strong>fenses by Revised Code <strong>of</strong>Washington 9A.44, 9A.64, 9A.68A, and 9.94A.030, andsexual exploitation <strong>of</strong> a minor, sexual misconduct with aminor, pornography involving minors, patronizing a juvenileprostitute, and criminal attempts, solicitation, or conspiracy tocommit a sexual <strong>of</strong>fense. (Note: Washington law also coverskidnaping <strong>of</strong>fenders.)Adult and juvenile felony sex <strong>of</strong>fendersconvicted, in custody, or under criminal justicesupervision on or after July 28, 1991; thoseconvicted <strong>of</strong> comparable <strong>of</strong>fenses in otherjurisdictions; defendants charged with felonysex <strong>of</strong>fense and found "not guilty by reason <strong>of</strong>insanity." kidnaping <strong>of</strong>fenders convicted, incustody, or under criminal supervision, on orafter July 27, 1997.Lifetime if a Class A felony; 15 years after the lastdate <strong>of</strong> release from confinement if a Class Bfelony; 10 years after the last date <strong>of</strong> release fromconfinement if a Class C felony. Any registrantmay petition court for relief from registrationrequirement, but must show "clear and convincingevidence" that future registration will not serve thepurpose <strong>of</strong> the law. Juveniles who were under 15 attime <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fense must be <strong>of</strong>fense-free for 24 monthsand meet "preponderance <strong>of</strong> the evidence"standard.14,000West Virginia <strong>Sex</strong>ual assault in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree; sexual abuse inthe 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree; child sexual abuse; childmolestation; abduction <strong>of</strong> a person or kidnaping <strong>of</strong> child;prostitution or procuring for prostitution; incest; sex abuse byparent, guardian, or custodian; filming, distributing, exhibiting,or facilitating materials depicting sexually explicit conduct <strong>of</strong>minors.Those convicted <strong>of</strong> covered <strong>of</strong>fenses andunder community supervision or releasedfollowing incarceration on or after April 1988, orthose convicted <strong>of</strong> similar <strong>of</strong>fenses elsewhereand moving to West Virginia. Beginning June1998, registration will also be mandated forthose convicted <strong>of</strong> covered <strong>of</strong>fenses who workor attend school within the <strong>State</strong> while residingin another <strong>State</strong>.10 years for sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders; lifetime registrationfor violent, recidivistic or predatory <strong>of</strong>fenders.600
APPENDIX 2: WHO IS IN THE REGISTRYCovered Mandated Duration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s in<strong>State</strong> Offenses: Registrants: Registration Registry, 4/98WisconsinAll Wisconsin felony sexual assaults; all felony sexconvictions from other jurisdictions.<strong>Offender</strong>s convicted <strong>of</strong>, incarcerated, or undercriminal justice supervision for any felony sex<strong>of</strong>fense on or after 12/25/93, including personsentering Wisconsin under interstate compacts,persons committed under the sexually violentpersons law to mental health institutions, andany <strong>of</strong>fender whose crime the court determinesto be "sexually motivated." Juvenilesadjudicated for a registerable <strong>of</strong>fense arerequired to register.15 years following discharge from supervision, aswell as for the full term <strong>of</strong> any form <strong>of</strong> communitysupervision. Lifetime registration for <strong>of</strong>fenderscommitted under the <strong>Sex</strong>ually Violent Person law orthose convicted <strong>of</strong> two separate episodes <strong>of</strong> sexualassault.10,000 records now in Registrydatabase. Wisconsin reportsthat <strong>of</strong> these, approximately3,000 cases have full andcomplete registrationinformation, in part due tolegislative amendments effective6/01/97, but with retroactiveapplication to 12/25/93.WyomingWyoming felony sex <strong>of</strong>fenses (sexual assault under WyomingStatute 6-2-302 through 6-2-304, attempted sexual assault,conspiracy to commit sexual assault, incest, or indecentliberties) when the victim is less than 16 years <strong>of</strong> age and the<strong>of</strong>fender is at least four (4) years older than the victim.Persons convicted <strong>of</strong> a covered <strong>of</strong>fense on orafter January 1, 1985, including thoseconvicted <strong>of</strong> a comparable <strong>of</strong>fense in another<strong>State</strong> and moving to Wyoming.For <strong>of</strong>fenders convicted <strong>of</strong> first or second degreesexual assault, lifetime registration. For othersexual <strong>of</strong>fenders, 10 years registration followingrelease to community if there are no furtherconvictions during that period. Both categories <strong>of</strong>registrants may petition the court for relief fromregistration requirement. Must demonstrate by clearand convincing evidence that future registration willnot serve the purpose <strong>of</strong> the act.552
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsAlabamaPartial; database(s)operation automated;some transmissionautomated; most dataentry manual. Dept. <strong>of</strong>Public Safety maintains"<strong>of</strong>ficial record" andphoto <strong>of</strong> sex <strong>of</strong>fendersand operates notificationprogram at <strong>State</strong> level.Alabama Criminal<strong>Justice</strong> InformationCenter (ACJIC)maintains automatedfiles used fordissemination, submitsdata to FBI, andmaintains criminal historyfiles. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought to automatetransfer <strong>of</strong> data to ACJICand other authorizedagencies.)Yes, ACJIC flagscriminal historyfiles andidentifies sex<strong>of</strong>fenders onroutineACJIC/NCIC"personinqueries."No. ACJICtransmits SORdata (text only)on tape to FBIinterim system.Limited. Alabama Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections (DOC) providesinformation on up-coming prisonreleasees to ACJIC by electronicfile according to Alabama NSORapplication. DPS reports that allinformation is received in hardcopy. Information from local lawenforcement (<strong>of</strong>fender's localregistration, change <strong>of</strong> address,out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> registrant) or data fromanother <strong>State</strong>, comes as hard copyand must be entered manually.Yes. Alabama Department <strong>of</strong>Public Safety houses <strong>State</strong>'sAFIS, so it has electronic storageand transmission capability forfingerprints.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, AJCIC couldnot make mug shot availablethrough automated system.Polaroid snapshots aremaintained by Department <strong>of</strong>Public Safety, and used forflyers or faxed for identificationpurposes. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought for digitalcameras and relatedequipment, and for s<strong>of</strong>twaremodifications to establishmechanism to process digitalmugshots to ACJIC.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsAlaskaPartial. <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>Registration CentralRegistry (SORCR) isautomatically updatedfrom criminal history files;registration period isautomatically calculated;some reports areautomatically generated;SORCR information isautomaticallydownloaded to SORCRInternet website. Manualentry <strong>of</strong> all updateinformation and from allhard copy submissions.(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to upgradedatabase to Oracleserver.)Yes. The entry<strong>of</strong> a convictionfor a covered<strong>of</strong>fense into thecriminal historysystem triggersthe <strong>of</strong>fender'sentry intoSORCR.No. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought fors<strong>of</strong>twaremodificationneeded forelectronictransmission toFBI.)Yes. SORCR is electronicallyupdated from data enteredmanually into criminal historysystem (APSIN). Conviction data(hard copy), paper registrationforms from criminal justiceagencies throughout <strong>State</strong>, and allreregistrations and addresschanges are mailed to centralregistry for manual entry intoAPSIN, which then automaticallyupdates SORCR.No, not at registry where APSINand SORCR are maintained.Currently, fingerprints on FBIcard are mailed to registry, whichthen mails them to Records andIdentification <strong>Bureau</strong> for entryinto AFIS. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought for upgrade <strong>of</strong>manual fingerprint system.)Partial capability, but does notmeet requirements <strong>of</strong> FBI. As<strong>of</strong> 4/98, registration photos aremailed to central registry wherethey are scanned into Polaroidsystem and stored in aproprietary electronic file formatthat does not comply withnational mugshot standards.(FY'98 NSOR-AP funds soughtfor conversion <strong>of</strong> mugshotsystem.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsArizonaPartial. Database itself isautomated, but mostdata entered manually;data collection andtransmission to SOR alsomanual at present. The<strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>ilingand NotificationDatabase, maintained inanother section <strong>of</strong>Department <strong>of</strong> PublicSafety (DPS), is similar.(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought for sheriffs toautomate registration <strong>of</strong>sex <strong>of</strong>fenders.)Yes. <strong>Sex</strong><strong>Offender</strong>Registry is part<strong>of</strong> ArizonaCriminal <strong>Justice</strong>InformationSystem (ACJIS),but is maintainedin separatedatabase. Aresponse to acriminal historyquery, however,will include anyinformation onthat individual inthe SORdatabase.Yes. As newrecords areentered intoArizona's SOR,they areautomaticallyforwarded to FBIsystem.Very limited. For SOR, copies <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fender registration forms arefaxed from sheriff to central registryfor manual entry in SOR. Signedoriginal, plus photo andfingerprints, mailed from sheriff tocentral registry. <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>iling & Notification Unitreceives electronic notice fromDepartment <strong>of</strong> Corrections (DOC)on up-coming releases, but otherinformation is hard copy formanual entry. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought to automate datatransfer between courts, probation,sheriffs, and DPS.)Partial. Central SOR can storeand transmit digital fingerprints,but most agencies submittinginformation (including DOC)cannot interface with or submit toArizona AFIS, so submitfingerprint cards to be scannedinto system.Partial. Capacity exists atcentral SOR, but not in thefield--DOC, probation, ruralsheriffs' <strong>of</strong>fices. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought forDOC AFIS-Mugshot InterfaceSubsystems to interface withMotor Vehicle Division files aspart <strong>of</strong> proposed annualreregistration procedures.)ArkansasPartial. SOR database isautomated, but dataentry is manual, andinformation submission ispaper-based. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtto upgrade operatingprocedures.)Yes. Registered<strong>of</strong>fenders'records areflagged incriminal historyfile. SOR file isnot fingerprintbased, but theSOR record istied to the<strong>of</strong>fender'sfingerprint in thecriminal historysystem.No. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought to rewrites<strong>of</strong>twareprograms andmake othermodifications topermit electronictransmission toFBI.)No. Manual data entry from papersubmissions is currently stored ashard copy. (Document imagingsystem planned under FY'98 grant.)Yes, but through criminal historysystem. While current SORdatabase does not havefingerprints, the records are tiedto fingerprints in criminal historysystem, which has storagecapacity.No. There is no currentcapacity for automatedmugshot transmission orstorage. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought for documentimaging to capture and transmitmugshots.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsCaliforniaFully automateddatabase. Some manualentry required. <strong>Sex</strong><strong>Offender</strong> Registry ismaintained withinCalifornia's Violent CrimeInformation Network(VCIN). (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtfor VCIN interface withDepartment <strong>of</strong> MotorVehicles files.)No, notelectronically.All sex <strong>of</strong>fenderregistrationhistory prior toApril 1996 is onthe automatedcriminal historysystem or onmanual folderrap sheets.Since April 1996,registrationinformation ismaintained in theViolent CrimeInformationNetwork (VCIN).A flag is in therelevant criminalhistory filestating, "Forcurrentregistrationinformationinquire intoVCIN."No. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought toimplementappropriateinterface forelectronictransfer <strong>of</strong> datato the FBI'spermanentNSOR.)Partially. Law enforcement andcriminal justice agenciesthroughout <strong>State</strong> can enter datadirectly into VCIN through VCINworkstations and/or California LawEnforcement TelecommunicationsSystem (CLETS). VCIN staff alsoenters data from hard copysubmissions from local agencies,Department <strong>of</strong> Motor Vehicles, etc.After January 1999, criminal justiceagencies are mandated to submitall data electronically. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought forintensive training <strong>of</strong> local agenciesfor electronic transmission, etc.)No as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Electronicfingerprints are stored in theCalifornia AFIS system. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought toprovide this data to VCIN via anelectronic interface.)Yes, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98, for those withaccess to California <strong>State</strong>system
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsColoradoFully automateddatabase. ElectronicSOR files maintained byColorado <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong>Investigation through itsColorado CrimeInformation Center(CCIC) program, but it isnot custodian <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficialrecords. Those remainat the local level where<strong>of</strong>fender registers. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtfor programmingmodifications andupgrades to enhanceintegration with otherdatabases.)No.No. Coloradodoes not submitdata directly tothe FBI interimNSOR system. Itsubmits data onsex <strong>of</strong>fendersonly via NCICfingerprintsubmissions.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought forprogramming toensurecompliance withall NCIC 2000and permanentNSORrequirements fortransmission.)Partial. Information from DOC onupcoming releases <strong>of</strong> sexual<strong>of</strong>fenders, and subsequentregistration data from local lawenforcement both sentelectronically to CCIC for SOR.(FY'98 NSOR-AP funds sought toautomate input and inquiry fromcourts, district attorneys, and localcorrections agencies.)Yes.Yes.
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsConnecticutNone, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. As <strong>of</strong>that date, Connecticuthad no central SORRegistry. A centralizedSOR with a fullyautomated database isbeing developed toconform with legislationpassed May, , andeffective October 1,1998. The statewideSOR, with Internetaccess, becameoperational 1/01/99,utilizing an interimdatabase. A moreextensive, functionaldatabase is beingdeveloped. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtto establish automatedcentral database.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,there was nodatabase. Thecurrent statewideSOR,established onan interim basisbeginning10/01/98, utilizesthe same filestructure as thecriminal history.Further systemdevelopment isto establish acriminal historyfile relationship.No. Buttransmission toFBI interimsystem isplanned as part<strong>of</strong> new registryand systemdevelopment, tobe completed inearly 1999.No. Planned as part <strong>of</strong> newregistry. SOR is being developedusing existing automated systemsfor obtaining and entering criminalhistory information from JudicialInformation System (JIS), theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Corrections (DOC),<strong>State</strong> and local law enforcement.Yes. AFIS already establishedwithin Department <strong>of</strong> PublicSafety and will be the repository<strong>of</strong> all fingerprint data.No. Planned as part <strong>of</strong> newregistry. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, nostatewide system exists forreceipt and management <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fender photo images. Thatcapacity is being developed toserve SOR and otherprograms. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought to implementphoto imaging capture,management, and transmissioncapability meeting FBIstandards.)DelawareFully automated SORtext database onDelaware Criminal<strong>Justice</strong> InformationSystem (CJIS). (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtto enhance existingregistry and integrateAFIS, mugshot system,NCIC 2000, Delawarewebsite, and DelawareCJIS.)Yes. DelawareSOR is part <strong>of</strong>criminal historysystem which isalso on CJISNo. Delaware Issubmitting to theFBI interimsystem, but itsubmits text dataon tape. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought forsystemmodifications tomeet FBIpermanentNSORstandards.)Yes for most SOR data.Information from Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections (DOC)--includinginformation from jails--and from thecourts on dispositions comes viaCJIS. Some information fromprobation or on out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong>convictions requires manual entry.Yes, through Delaware AFISsystem, but not fully integratedwith SOR.No. <strong>State</strong>wide capability doesnot exist at present. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought todevelop statewide mugshotsystem and integrate it withAFIS and SOR.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsDistrict <strong>of</strong>ColumbiaNone. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, D.C.reported "the registry isentirely manual and thecurrent <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>Registry (SOR)information is maintainedin a spreadsheetdatabase." (By 9/98, DCwill implement a fullregistration application,as interim measure, onpolice departmentmainframe. FY'98 NSORfunds will supportrewriting in Oracle,migration <strong>of</strong>f mainframe,and implementation <strong>of</strong>fully searchable andmappable SORdatabase.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (By 9/98,SOR databasecan be linked tocriminal historythrough policedepartment IDnumber. WithFY'98 NSORfunds, it will be adesign choice innewOracle-basedsystem, whetherSOR is part <strong>of</strong>,or is linked to,criminal historyfiles.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,DC contributesto FBI's interimsystem, but notelectronically.Throughnegotiatedagreement withFBI, DC begansubmitting textSOR data, inASCII format ondiskette in April1998.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, all SOR data--from<strong>Offender</strong> and Court ServicesAgency (courts, probation), fromDepartment <strong>of</strong> Corrections, fromother parts <strong>of</strong> Metropolitan PoliceDepartment, and through theinterstate compact--are received inhard copy and must be enteredmanually by SOR staff. (DC plansto use FY '98 NSOR grant toautomate this and other SORfunctions as part <strong>of</strong> permanentdatabase design effort.)Yes. Capability exists throughMetropolitan Police Department'sAFIS system. This is now beingdecentralized, with theimplementation <strong>of</strong> livescan unitsin the police districts. Permitscapture and transmittal <strong>of</strong>fingerprints at point <strong>of</strong>arrest/booking. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought for livescan unit for<strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Office.)Partial. Livescanimplementation at PoliceDistrict level will providecapability for electronictransmission and storage <strong>of</strong>mugshots, but for use withSOR, it requiresreprogramming livescan toaccept SOR information and/ordevelopment <strong>of</strong> a s<strong>of</strong>twareprocedure that allows scannedimages to be stored in the SORdatabase via a PoliceDepartment IdentificationNumber link. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought for mugshotcapture station at <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>Registry Office.)FloridaFully automateddatabase for text andfingerprints operated bythe Florida Department<strong>of</strong> Law Enforcement(FDLE). (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtfor evaluation, training,and enhancement <strong>of</strong>current operations.)Yes. FloridaSOR part <strong>of</strong>"<strong>Offender</strong>Database;" SORautomaticallyupdates theInternet websiteand sends someinformation tocriminal historyfiles.Yes.Partial. Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections(DC) electronically submits sexual<strong>of</strong>fender registration data to FDLEand into SOR. FDLE enters<strong>of</strong>fender data (electronically) andpredator data (manually) intoFlorida Crime Information Center(FCIC) "hot files". Change <strong>of</strong>address data (from DC or Dept. <strong>of</strong>Motor Vehicles) entered in FCICelectronically for <strong>of</strong>fenders,manually for predators. Hard copyinformation from local lawenforcement requires manual entry.Yes. Capability already existsand meets FBI standards.Partial. (Under FY'98 NSORaward, FDLE plans majorequipment upgrades forDC--especially probation andparole <strong>of</strong>fices--to improvemugshot transfer; to establishphoto image database forinvestigative purposes; and toprovide capability forgeo-mapping <strong>of</strong>fenders'residences.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsGeorgiaPartially automated.Submission from <strong>State</strong>and local agencies isnow done by hard copyonly.Yes. WhileGeorgia SOR isa separatedatabase, it islinked to thecriminal historyfile. Query toSOR may not getfull criminalhistory, but anycriminal historycheck will getSOR information.Yes. Entry <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fenderregistration intoGeorgia<strong>Sex</strong>ually Violent<strong>Offender</strong>Registry (SVOR)automaticallytriggerselectronicmessage to FBI(and to sheriff <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fender's county<strong>of</strong> residence).(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought for NCIC2000workstations.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, all informationsubmitted by both <strong>State</strong> and localagencies is hard copy and isentered manually. (Under FY'98NSOR award, Georgia plans toautomate the submission and entryprocess.)Yes. Capability now exists tostore all necessary fingerprintinformation concerning SVOR.No. Georgia does not currentlyhave capability to storemugshot images in conjunctionwith registration information. (FY'98 NSOR-AP funds soughtfor digital cameras andpersonal computers for DOCprisons, for probation <strong>of</strong>ficesand for <strong>State</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Pardonsand Parole <strong>of</strong>fices, and als<strong>of</strong>or a pilot program in onesheriff's department.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsHawaiiPartial. SOR textdatabase is fullyautomated and ismanaged by the HawaiiCriminal <strong>Justice</strong> DataCenter (HCJDC).Submissions fromoutlying criminal justiceagencies may be hardcopy. Capability for out <strong>of</strong><strong>State</strong> transmission islimited. Capability tocapture, store, andtransmit fingerprints ormugshots electronicallyis limited. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtto enhance automation<strong>of</strong> registries, evaluatedata quality, and makeSOR data available forbackground checks.)Yes. A query toeither criminalhistory files or tothe <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>Registry alsotriggers a check<strong>of</strong> the alternatedatabase andrelease <strong>of</strong>relevantinformation.No as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(Hawaii beganelectronictransmission toFBI interimsystem effective12/98.)Partial. Online data entry <strong>of</strong>registration information and/orupdates <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fender's address ispossible for criminal justiceagencies with computer connectionto the Registry through the centralrepository <strong>of</strong> criminal history recordinformation (OBTS/CCH). HCJDCreports, however, that dozens <strong>of</strong>sites statewide do not have acomputer connection to Registry.Partial. Hawaii's AFIS is currentlyundergoing a major upgrade thatis planned eventually toincorporate livescan and digitaltransmission from HCJDC to FBIand its national databases, butlocal jurisdictions still have totake fingerprints manually andsubmit cards to HCJDC.Partial. HCJDC has onlinecapture and accesscapabilities, but current systemis unable to display photos tocriminal justice agenciesthroughout the <strong>State</strong>.Mugshots for public notificationare maintained in 3-ringbinders at Criminal HistoryPublic Access sites and countypolice stations. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought formugshot capture workstations.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsIdahoDatabase is automated,but information from localsheriff and (under a newlaw to be effective7/1/98) from Department<strong>of</strong> Corrections (DOC),courts, and local policedepartments is submittedin hard copy. (FY '98NSOR-AP funds soughtto support upgrading thedatabase to comply withnew law and to supportthe reregistration <strong>of</strong>current registrants intoupgraded database withadditional informationrequirements.)No. The SOR ismaintainedseparately fromcriminal historyfiles to avoid anyconfusion inaccessrequirementsbecause <strong>of</strong> thedifferent laws,but SOR can beaccessedthrough IdahoLawEnforcementTelecommunications System(ILETS) and isautomated as a"hot file" --i.e.,comes up onroutine trafficstop inquiries,etc.No. Not as <strong>of</strong>4/98, but Idaho iscreating a newautomateddatabase tocomply with newSOR law takingeffect 7/1/98,and will initiateelectronicsubmission <strong>of</strong>text data to FBIinterim system inNovember 1998.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, all information issubmitted in hard copy, and that isexpected to continue.Partial. Capacity for electronicstorage and transmission existsthrough AFIS--also housed in the<strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> Criminal Identification,Department <strong>of</strong> Law Enforcement(DLE)--but fingerprintsubmissions to SOR from otheragencies are in hard copy andmust be scanned in.No. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought for digital mug shotsystems to permit electronictransmission <strong>of</strong> photos fromDOC to Registry, and digitizingat DLE <strong>of</strong> Polaroid photossubmitted with registrationdata.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsIllinoisFully automateddatabase. Notification isconducted at conviction(if a probation sentence)or prior to release (ifconfined). This dataopens <strong>of</strong>fender's SORfile, entered in IllinoisLaw EnforcementAgencies Data System(LEADS) and availablestatewide to lawenforcement. Automated"tickler" systems alertSOR and local agency <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fender's anticipatedarrival, any failure toregister in requiredtimeframe, times forannual reregistration, anyfailures to reregister, etc.Much data entry manual.Partially linked.Any routine lawenforcementquery <strong>of</strong> LEADSelicits SORinformationtogether withcriminal history.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,however,backgroundchecks foremploymentnormally checkonly criminalhistory records.(FY'98 NSORapplicationseeks support tomore fullyintegrate SORwith criminalhistory and other<strong>State</strong> systems.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,Illinois providesSOR data to FBIinterim system,but only throughbatch processingas opposed toreal-time, on-linereporting. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought for fullinterface withNCIC 2000.)Partial. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, considerabledata entry is done manually, insome cases following manualsearch <strong>of</strong> local records. (FY'98NSOR application seeks supportfor manual searches <strong>of</strong> records inthree counties and subsequententry <strong>of</strong> information on previouslyconvicted <strong>of</strong>fenders qualifying forregistration.)Yes. Provided through IllinoisAFIS system.No. While mugshots are part<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry,as <strong>of</strong> 4/98, the photos are notdigitalized. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought for mugshottransmission pilot project.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsIndianaPartial. Database isautomated but not linkedto other systems or locallaw enforcement.<strong>State</strong>-level SOR consists<strong>of</strong> 4 separate databases<strong>of</strong> qualifying <strong>of</strong>fenders:one section prospectivelycovers the period since1994 when the SOR wasestablished by statuteand three sectionsretrospectively coverperiods before thelegislation wasenacted--a DOCdatabase, a prosecutingattorneys' database, anda <strong>State</strong> Police database.The databases are notlinked.No. Indianacriminal historyfiles aremaintained bythe <strong>State</strong> Police.The SORdatabase ismaintained bythe IndianaCriminal <strong>Justice</strong>Institute (CJI).Indiana data forthe national sex<strong>of</strong>fender registrywill be providedby the <strong>State</strong>Police criminalrecordsrepository, notvia the SORmaintained byCJI.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,this capability didnot exist withinthe CJI.No. All current data from allsubmitting agencies is provided inhard copy. Indiana CJI normallyupdates SOR three times a year.(New 1998 legislation mandatesupdates at least every six months).When SOR is updated, CJIprovides the information to <strong>State</strong>Police.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Indiana CJIreports that all livescan hardwarewill be in place by 4/99, althoughsome issues pertaining to localtransmission may remain.Purchase <strong>of</strong> livescan supportedby BJS NCHIP funds. 1998legislation directs thatcorrectional facilities releasing aqualifying <strong>of</strong>fender provide hisfingerprints (and other identifiersincluding photo) to <strong>State</strong> Police,and that the <strong>State</strong> Police sendthe fingerprints to FBI.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Indiana CJIreports that livescan hardwarewill be in place by 4/99 (seeproceeding section) but that theinitial priority will be onensuring fingerprintsubmission.
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsIowaAutomated text databaseonly, with manual entry <strong>of</strong>text from hard copy. IowaSOR is maintained as atotally separate databasein the "Iowa On-lineWarrants and ArticlesSystem" (IOWA System),the IOWA equivalent toNCIC. While the IOWASystem can interfacedirectly with the FBI, the<strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry,as <strong>of</strong> 4/30/98, does not.(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to upgradedatabase.)No. No. (FY '98NSOR-AP fundssought forelectronictransmission toFBI's permanentNSOR)No. All material, from both <strong>State</strong>and local agencies, is received ashard copy and entered manually bythe SOR Unit <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong>Criminal Investigation (DCI) <strong>of</strong> theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Public Safety.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, hard copy <strong>of</strong>fingerprint cards is maintained ina file folder together with originalregistration documents. The onlyway to access prints is to contactDCI staff and request copieswhich are Xeroxed and sent bymail. (FY '98 NSOR-AP fundssought to help develop thiscapability.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, hard copy <strong>of</strong>photo is maintained in a filefolder together with originalregistration documents andfingerprint cards. The only wayto access SOR photos is tocontact DCI staff and make aspecific request. Photo is thencopied and sent by U.S. mail.(FY'98 NSOR-AP funds soughtto help develop this capability.)KansasFully automated textdatabase.No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98, but work isunderway todevelop a "hotfile" for SORand to flagregistered sex<strong>of</strong>fenders in the<strong>State</strong>'s criminalhistory database.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought tosupportcompletion <strong>of</strong>this effort.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98, but work isunderway todevelopmessage keysfor automaticdata transfer toNSOR. Kansasis to beginsubmittingsummary dataon diskette toFBI's interimsystem on6/1/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought forcompletion <strong>of</strong>messagekey/datatransmissioneffort.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Butre-engineering project envisionsimplementation <strong>of</strong> documentimaging throughout the system andusing it to help maintain <strong>of</strong>fenderregistration files. Goal is to haveregistration information automatedfrom the point <strong>of</strong> registration to theCentral Repository. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought for parts <strong>of</strong>this effort.)Limited. Court service <strong>of</strong>ficersand parole <strong>of</strong>ficers have primaryresponsibility for initial sex<strong>of</strong>fender registration; many such<strong>of</strong>fices do not have fingerprintequipment. While <strong>State</strong> hasAFIS with livescan capabilities,this is not practical for smallerjurisdictions. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought for 27 fingerprintstands for parole and courtservices <strong>of</strong>fices.)Limited. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, digitalphotography being used by the<strong>State</strong>'s 8 court services <strong>of</strong>fices.(FY'98 NSOR-AP funds soughtfor 19 digital cameras for the<strong>State</strong>'s regional parole <strong>of</strong>fices,to permit them to store andautomatically transfer photos to<strong>State</strong> Central Repository.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsKentuckyPartial. Text database isautomated, can besearched, etc., but SORtechnology is outdated,making changesawkward andtime-consuming. As <strong>of</strong>4/98, SOR informationstored on IBMmainframe, in an IMSDB/DC database withattendant COBOLprograms. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtto procuretechnologically currentdatabase server,hardware/s<strong>of</strong>twareplatform, and performSOR data conversion tonew platform.)Yes. SOR is one<strong>of</strong> Kentucky's<strong>State</strong> level "hotfiles," andaccessible to allcriminal justiceagencies that aremembers <strong>of</strong> theLaw InformationNetwork <strong>of</strong>Kentucky (LINK).Yes, but textmaterial only.Access toKentucky's SORinformation viaNLETSimplemented Fall'97; in February1998, Kentuckybegan submittingSOR informationto FBI's interimsystem.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, SOR received ahard copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fender registrationform from Probation or Parolewhich was manually entered bystaff <strong>of</strong> the Kentucky <strong>State</strong> PoliceInformation Services Branch,following a simple data validationcheck based on a search <strong>of</strong> theCriminal History RecordsInformation System (CHRIS).Partial as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Capabilityexists at <strong>State</strong> Policeheadquarters and major urbanagencies, but not throughout the<strong>State</strong>, particularly in smalleragencies. Kentucky is in theprocess <strong>of</strong> implementing a newAFIS that will incorporatelivescan stations throughout the<strong>State</strong>.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, Kentucky hasno automated mugshotcapability. Mugshots are storedby <strong>State</strong> Police InformationServices Branch, as negatives(alphabetically by name) orphotos (by <strong>State</strong> IdentificationNumber [SID]). (FY'98NSOR-AP funds requested todevelop this electroniccapability.)LouisianaLimited. Louisianaestablished an interimcomputer program, butwith older technologyand limited capabilities.(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to upgradecomputerized criminalhistory (CCH) platform toaccept programming for<strong>State</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> andChild Predator Registry,for related automationand electronic transferapplications, and todevelop an <strong>of</strong>fendermodus operandidatabase accessible tolocal law enforcement.)No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/30.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought to linkRegistry to CCHand flag sexual<strong>of</strong>fenders' files.)No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.Louisianasubmits data inhard copy to theFBI interimsystem. (FY '98NSOR-AP fundssought todevelopelectronictransmissioncapability.)No. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought for programming to supportreceiving demographic registrationinformation electronically from allreporting sources, including theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Corrections throughits computer system (CAJUN) andthe Louisiana Supreme Court toautomate transferring sex <strong>of</strong>fendercase dispositions, etc.)Partial. Louisiana AFIS alreadyprovides livescan capability atevery sheriff's <strong>of</strong>fice and jailbooking site, major municipalpolice departments, and majorProbation and Parole <strong>of</strong>fices.Capability does not now exist inprisons and courts. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought forprison livescan capability.)Partial. As noted livescancapability is available for mostlocal law enforcement andmajor Probation and ParoleOffice, but not for prisons orcourts.
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsMaineNone as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP supportsought for automatingdatabase and makingSOR data readilyavailable to Maineagencies and [for highrisk <strong>of</strong>fenders] thegeneral public.)No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.Planneddatabaseautomation (tobe done withFY'98 NSOR-APfunds--seeprecedingsection) will linkcomputerizedcriminal history(CCH) and SORfiles.Maine submitsdata to FBI'sinterim systemelectronically,but notifies andreceives change<strong>of</strong> addressrecords viaNLETS.No as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought for data automationmay address this issue.)Partial. Capability exists in <strong>State</strong>AFIS, but not currently part <strong>of</strong>Maine's SOR.No as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (Planned forfuture as part <strong>of</strong> automation <strong>of</strong>database proposed in FY'98NSOR-AP application.)MarylandPartially automateddatabase. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,SOR partially automatedthrough a PC usingEXCEL s<strong>of</strong>tware tomaintain list <strong>of</strong>registrants. (FY'98NSOR-AP supportsought for fullautomation.)No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.Marylandsubmits hardcopy records toFBI interimsystem. (FY'98NSOR-APapplication citescapability forelectronictransmission toFBI's permanentNSOR as a keypriority.)No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98 NSOR-APsupport sought for analysis <strong>of</strong> utility<strong>of</strong> using arrest booking equipmentto collect information for storing,validating, and registering<strong>of</strong>fenders as well as electronicallyupdating IDENT/INDEX, criminalhistory, and FBI system.)Yes. Capability exists throughMaryland AFIS (MAFIS).Yes. Central Repository hascapability in conjunction withMAFIS.
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsMassachusettsFully automated textdatabase. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtto upgrade database andto make it FBIcompliant.)Yes. SORhoused onCriminal HistorySystems Board(CHSB) Criminal<strong>Justice</strong>InformationSystem (CJIS)No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought todevelopcapability forelectronictransmission topermanentNSOR.)Partially. Local police departmentsenter released <strong>of</strong>fender'sregistration information directly intoSOR database; Parole Board'smanagement and tracking system(PATS) electronically transmitslimited data to SOR once a week.(FY'98 NSOR-AP support sought toautomate data transfer with fouragencies providing SORinformation: Parole Board, Office<strong>of</strong> Probation, Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections, and Department <strong>of</strong>Youth Services.)No. No mechanism exists toenter prints into SOR. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,registering police departmentmails fingerprint cards andphotos to CHSB, which forwardsthem to <strong>State</strong> Police IdentificationSystem for entry into the <strong>State</strong>'sAFIS. Hard copy returned toCHSB for filing.No. See explanation regardingtransmission and storage <strong>of</strong>fingerprints. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunding sought to develop thiscapability.)MichiganFully automated textdatabase. Uses LawEnforcement InformationNetwork (LEIN) systemas computerizeddatabase forrecordkeeping <strong>of</strong> SOR,creating "paperless"system. However,Michigan does notcurrently collect all dataelements required by FBI(e.g., FBI number, socialsecurity number, photo).(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to make thedatabase FBI compliant.)Yes. No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,SOR does notmeet FBIstandards.Michiganexpects to beginsubmittingelectronicrecords to FBI'sinterim system inNovember 1998.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought toupgradetransmissioncapability tomeet the FBI'spermanentNSORstandards.)Yes. All police agencies inMichigan, as well as probation andparole <strong>of</strong>ficers assigned to thecourts, have LEIN access throughon-site LEIN terminals.Registration data or addresschanges can be directly inputtedinto SOR from any LEIN terminal,and all relevant records are thenupdated automatically.Partial. Capability exists atcentral registry through <strong>State</strong>AFIS, but most <strong>State</strong> policeposts, local police departments,prisons, and intake/receptioncenters do not have livescanequipment for fingerprintsubmission. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought to provide livescanequipment for three major DOCreception/intake centersthroughout the <strong>State</strong> becauseDOC submits initial registrationon <strong>of</strong>fenders coming through itssystem.)No. Not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought tosupport programming thatwould electronically access thedigital photo database fordriver's licenses and ID cards,and, from that source, attach<strong>of</strong>fender's photo to SORrecord.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsMinnesotaAutomated textdatabase, but as <strong>of</strong> 4/98on "older mainframe".(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to incorporateSOR into a newcomputer program(SHOTS) that will handletracking and registration<strong>of</strong> sex <strong>of</strong>fenders, sexcrimes and sex relatedhomicides in Minnesota.)No automated orelectroniclinkage.However,criminal historyrecords <strong>of</strong>registered sex<strong>of</strong>fenders areflagged throughmanualdownload.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,Minnesotacontributes toFBI's interimsystem ondiskette, mailedto FBI. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought todevelopelectronictransmissioncapability.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought to provideSHOTS computer access to DOC<strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Services which willpermit automated transfer andentry <strong>of</strong> registration forms fromDOC correctional facilities.)No.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. SHOTS PhaseI and II will begin this effort.(FY'98 NSOR-AP funds soughtto complete photo imaginginterface with SHOTS system.)MississippiNo. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, SORdatabase is notautomated, and SOR ishoused in the CriminalInvestigation <strong>Bureau</strong>(CIB) <strong>of</strong> the Department<strong>of</strong> Public Safety. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtto modify existingcriminal history s<strong>of</strong>twareto incorporate SOR andto move SOR from CIBto the Crime InformationCenter <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong>Public Safety.)No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(Planned with FY'98 NSOR-APfunds.)No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought to meetall transmissionrequirements forpermanentNSOR.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, all information isreceived in hard copy and enteredmanually.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,SOR fingerprints are maintainedon cards. Capability for electronictransmission and storage <strong>of</strong>fingerprints exists at theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Public Safetythrough AFIS. (During the nextyear, after the SOR has beenmoved to Crime InformationCenter and onto criminal historys<strong>of</strong>tware, it will be linked toAFIS.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(Development <strong>of</strong> capability isplanned for 1999.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsMissouriAs <strong>of</strong> 4/98, the SOR textdatabase wasautomated, and SORdata was available tocriminal justice agenciesstatewide throughMissouri Uniform LawEnforcement System(MULES)telecommunicationsnetwork, but data entry ismanual. (FY'98 fundssought to rewrite SOR toinclude all fields requiredfor FBI permanentNSOR.)No. SOR datacan be linked tocriminal historyfiles by <strong>State</strong>IdentificationNumber (SID),but they are notlinkedelectronically.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought todevelopcapability tomeet all NCIC2000 andpermanentNSORtransmissionrequirements.)No. No <strong>State</strong> or local agency cansubmit text information for the SORelectronically at this time. <strong>Offender</strong>registers with Chief LawEnforcement Officer (CLEO) wherehe will live. CLEO sendsregistration card (special fingerprintcard) to Missouri <strong>State</strong> HighwayPatrol where text data is enteredmanually in SOR. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought for livescan andauthentication systems and forfingerprint cradles to allowregistrant to complete automatedforms and verify his identity throughfingerprint.)No as <strong>of</strong> 4/98, but integration <strong>of</strong>AFIS and Criminal HistoryRecord System (now underway)will provide this capability.Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections (DOC)will have livescan and be able tosubmit fingerprints electronically.(FY'98 NSOR-AP funds sought toincrease system storage capacityfor prints and mugshots and topurchase a fingerprint-imagedatabase to interface with AFIS,SOR, Criminal History RecordsSystem, and Internet.)No as <strong>of</strong> 4/98, but integration <strong>of</strong>AFIS and Criminal HistoryRecords System (underway)will provide capability. DOCwill have livescan and be ableto submit mugshotselectronicallyMontanaAs <strong>of</strong> 4/98, SORmaintained in temporary,stand-alone database,providing automated textdatabase, but no links toother files or electronicsystems. (FY'98 NSORfunds sought to enhanceand upgrade SOR aspart <strong>of</strong> major redesign <strong>of</strong>criminal history recordsand networks.)No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought tointegrate SORwith CriminalHistory RecordSystem (CHRS)as part <strong>of</strong>upgrade andenhancementeffort.)No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought todevelop asystem that willautomaticallynotify FBI NSORwhen a newregistration orchange isentered inMontana SOR.)No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought to develop capability.System Requirements for new SORmandate "capability to acceptpaper and electronic" informationfrom other agencies.)Yes, using Montana AFIS.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought todevelop capability to acceptand index images (i.e.mugshots) and relatedinformation.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsNebraskaAutomated text databaseon a stand-alonepersonal computer, withno direct lawenforcement access.(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to upgrade SORdatabase, house it on<strong>State</strong> Policemini-computer, and link a"replicated" database toNebraska LawEnforcement TechnologySystem (NBLETS) for<strong>State</strong> law enforcementuse and for the FBI.)No. Not directlylinked as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.BJS NCHIPfunds arecurrently beingused to flagcriminal historyrecords when<strong>State</strong> Patrol isnotified <strong>of</strong> sexual<strong>of</strong>fender'sconviction.No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. Nebraskacontributes hardcopy records tothe FBI interimsystem. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought togenerate areplicated orshadowdatabase [whenSOR database isupgraded, seesection 1] andlink it to NBLETSswitcher forcommunicationwith <strong>State</strong> lawenforcement andFBI NSOR.)No. All material is received in hardcopy through the U.S. mails andthen entered manually.Partial. Capability exists at <strong>State</strong>Patrol headquarters unit throughAFIS.Partial. A scanner and PCprogram for sex <strong>of</strong>fender phot<strong>of</strong>iles have been obtained. Noelectronic transmittal has beenattempted, but capabilitiesexist. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought for equipment toestablish digital photorepository.)NevadaNone. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, there isno automation and nodatabase as such. Hardcopy registration forms,photos and fingerprintsare maintained in foldersin filing cabinets, filed by<strong>of</strong>fender's primary name.(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to develop anautomated SOR as part<strong>of</strong> redesign <strong>of</strong> Nevada'sCriminal <strong>Justice</strong>Information System(NCJIS).)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought toautomate SORwill make it part<strong>of</strong> criminalhistory system.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (However,the plannedautomatedsystem will beable to do sothrough theredesignedNCJIS.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, SOR information ishard copy, maintained in folders infiling cabinets.Partial. While not part <strong>of</strong> currentSOR, capability exists through<strong>State</strong>'s AFIS, which will beavailable to the new SOR.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought forTRAK-RSO s<strong>of</strong>tware for bothCentral Registry and local lawenforcement to provide bothimaging and electroniccommunication/disseminationcapabilities.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsNew HampshireAutomated text databaseon a local networkserver. It is accessibleonly to authorized <strong>State</strong>Police personnel on thatLAN. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought to developan upgraded SORdatabase on the <strong>State</strong>Police mainframe thathouses New Hampshirecriminal history files.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought todevelop a"flagging orpointer" systemwhen the SOR istransferred tomainframehousing CCHfiles.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought to movedatabase tomainframe withcapability forelectronictransmission toFBI.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, all data entry ismanualPartially, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Capability tostore and electronically transmitfingerprints to FBI exists throughTri-<strong>State</strong> AFIS. (FY'98 plans toupgrade criminal historyfiles--using NCHIP and Byrnefunds rather than NSOR-APdollars--call for deployinglivescan fingerprint unitsthroughout the <strong>State</strong> to captureprints and mugshots at time <strong>of</strong>arrest.)Partially, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (Seeproceeding section on storageand transmittal <strong>of</strong> fingerprints.)New JerseyFully automated textdatabase is in place on amainframe operated by<strong>State</strong> <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong>Identification (SBI), NewJersey <strong>State</strong> Police. Canbe searched by any field.Yes. SORdatabase iscompletelyseparate fromComputerizedCriminal History(CCH) files, butwhen a sex<strong>of</strong>fender isentered into theSOR, the CCHrecord will <strong>State</strong>"Registered <strong>Sex</strong><strong>Offender</strong>." (In1999, theelectronicmugshot files,maintained in thecentralrepository, willbe linked to theSOR in the samemanner as CCHrecords.)Yes, SOR canelectronicallytransmit textdata, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought for NCICworkstations toenable NSORand othertransmissions toNCIC 2000.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, all data entry ismanual. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought for programming changes topermit automation <strong>of</strong> some datanow entered manually.)Partially. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, New Jerseyis in the process <strong>of</strong> implementingFully Integrated FingerprintIdentification System (FIFIS) inconjunction with AFIS. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought toautomate fingerprint proceduresfrom both Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections (DOC) and juvenilejustice (JJ) facilities and link themto SOR, and also for fingerprintcard scanner workstations toscan traditionally inked sex<strong>of</strong>fender print cards into FIFIS, sothey can be electronicallytransmitted to FBI.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought todevelop Electronic Mugshot filefor storage and retrieval <strong>of</strong>photos <strong>of</strong> registered sex<strong>of</strong>fenders, law enforcementsearches, electronic lineups,etc., as well as transmission tothe FBI; and also to provide adigital mugshot capability witha link to the <strong>State</strong> Police SORfor both DOC and JJ facilities.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsNew MexicoAutomated textdatabase, fullysearchable, andestablished as a part <strong>of</strong>New Mexico criminalhistory records. NewMexico SOR is directlylinked to the <strong>State</strong>'sCriminal <strong>Justice</strong>Information System(CJIS), so it is accessibleto law enforcement andcriminal justice agenciesthroughout the <strong>State</strong>.Yes. The SOR ispart <strong>of</strong>computerizedcriminal historyfiles.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,at FBI request,New Mexico senta tape <strong>of</strong> theirdatabase for theFBI interimsystem. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought fors<strong>of</strong>twaremodificationsneeded for SORto meet FBIrequirements forpermanentNSOR.)Yes. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, sex <strong>of</strong>fendersregister with local law enforcementon form designed by Department <strong>of</strong>Public Safety (DPS) which operatesSOR. Local agency then entersmaterial directly into SOR throughCJIS. (Hard copy form, fingerprintcard, and photo then mailed toSOR for filing.) No notice to SORor local agency when <strong>of</strong>fender issentenced or released. Essentially,<strong>of</strong>fenders are on the honor systemto register. Amendments or newlegislation anticipated in nextsession <strong>of</strong> legislature.Partially. New Mexico has AFIS,but as <strong>of</strong> 4/98, it is not linked withSOR records and SOR staffreport no plans to do so.Partially. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, mugshots<strong>of</strong> registrants are received bySOR in hard copy from locallaw enforcement and thenscanned into criminal historyfiles. With SOR part <strong>of</strong> thecriminal history files, they areavailable for transmittal.New YorkAutomated database,developed as astand-alone, PC-basedsystem. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtto design and program anew Registry system,move the database fromPC to platform, developcapacity to store andtransmit mugshots, andestablish electronic linkto FBI through NCIC2000.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought for newdatabase wouldresult in link withcriminal historyfiles.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought toestablishtransmissioncapabilitymeeting NCIC2000 standardsas part <strong>of</strong> newlydesignedRegistry system.)Limited. Most text material initiallyentered manually as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.Yes. Capability currently existsthrough <strong>State</strong> AFIS.Partial, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Currentsystem has the capability tostore mugshots and link themwith appropriate records, butcannot transmit to FBI. Further,photo storage in current systemdramatically increases overallfile size <strong>of</strong> the record, makingdatabase managementcumbersome. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought todevelop capacity to store andtransmit mugshots as part <strong>of</strong>new SOR system.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsNorth CarolinaFully automated textdatabase. NorthCarolina uses a"real-time interface," sothat as soon as a recordis entered or updated bya sheriff's <strong>of</strong>fice, it isimmediately available tolaw enforcement. Thepublic record (web site)is updated twice a dayduring regular businesshours. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought for majorprogramming effortneeded to comply withthe national sex <strong>of</strong>fenderfile requirements.)No directlinkage.However, SIDand FBI numbersare collected inthe <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>Registry Record.No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought todeveloptransmissioncapabilitymeeting NCIC2000 standards.)Yes, information entered by localsheriffs goes directly into/becomesthe central RegistryNo, not within the SOR systemitself. Fingerprints aremaintained at the Sheriff'sDepartment and are notsubmitted to the <strong>State</strong> <strong>Sex</strong><strong>Offender</strong> Registry. However, the<strong>State</strong> has an AFIS system whichcan receive arrest fingerprintsubmissions, so capability existswithin the <strong>State</strong>.Partially as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. NorthCarolina Division <strong>of</strong> CriminalIdentification (DCI) scansphotos and mounts digitalizedphotos on its Internet site, butneeds to develop greaterstorage and transmittalcapability and meet FBIstandards to participate inNSOR. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought for this purpose.)North DakotaPartially automated textdatabase as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.North Dakota maintainsmanual files on allregistered <strong>of</strong>fenders andalso automated files togenerate hard copy listsfor law enforcementagencies in the <strong>State</strong>.(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to automate SORmore fully, to rewritedatabase using GUItechnology, to establishintersystem compatibilitywith other <strong>State</strong>databases, and to makeregistry informationavailable to local lawenforcementelectronically.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98.No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought todevelopnecessaryprocedures,s<strong>of</strong>tware, and tomodify <strong>State</strong>RadioCommunicationsMessage Switchto meet NCIC2000 standardsfor permanentNSOR.)No. All text information is receivedin hard copy and entered manuallyas <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to rewrite SOR databasewill enable it to accept informationelectronically from correctionalfacilities on impending release <strong>of</strong>sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders and to make SORinformation available on thestatewide law enforcementintelligence system.)Partial. Capability exists throughthe <strong>State</strong> AFIS. Although notlinked to SOR as <strong>of</strong> 4/98,planned upgrades will permitinterface in 1999.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought formodification to <strong>State</strong> RadioCommunications MessageSwitch to address establishinga mugshot identificationcapability.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsOhioAutomated textdatabase. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, it ishoused on a PC andprovides an <strong>of</strong>fendertracking system(maintains registrant listsand produces limited<strong>of</strong>fender-related reports)and also tracksincoming-outgoingcorrespondence. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtfor major s<strong>of</strong>twareupgrades, recordsconversion, anddocument managementsystem.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY'98NSOR-APapplicationindicates plansfor linkage,including sex<strong>of</strong>fender flags inCCH.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,Ohio participatesin FBI interimsystem, butsubmits data onFBI Form I-12,notelectronically.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought forelectronictransmissioncapability forpermanentNSOR.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, all communicationbetween <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> CriminalIdentification and Investigation(BCI&I) and contributing agenciesis by paper. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought to upgrade centralrepository s<strong>of</strong>tware at BCI&I toaccept electronic data and imagesfrom counties, for upgradeds<strong>of</strong>tware for all county sheriffs topermit electronic submission toBCI&I, and to improve datauniformity/quality.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, sex <strong>of</strong>fenderdatabase had no link to AFIS andno ability to handle electronicallysubmitted fingerprints. Sheriffsink-and-roll fingerprints and mailto BCI&I. (FY'98 NSOR-APapplication describes plans touse existing livescan at selectedagencies for electronictransmission.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, sheriffs mailphotos to BCI&I. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought toelectronically incorporatephotographs into sex <strong>of</strong>fenderregistry database, and toprovide technology forelectronic photo transmissionwhere necessary at countyagencies.)OklahomaAutomated text databasesearchable by all fields,so it can be used notonly to generate lists bylocation, but also as aninvestigative tool for lawenforcement (e.g., findall registrants over 6 ft.with red hair.)No. <strong>State</strong><strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong>Investigation(SBI) is theRepository forcriminal historyrecords. SOR isoperated by theDepartment <strong>of</strong>Corrections(DOC). DOCnotifies SBI <strong>of</strong>new registrants;their criminalhistory recordsare then flaggedby SBI staff.Yes. DOC'sinterstateIdentificationIndex (III)operator entersOklahoma sex<strong>of</strong>fender's recorddirectly into theFBI interimsystem.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, all text data isreceived in hard copy and enteredmanually into the system by DOCSOR staff. Oklahoma DOC is inthe process <strong>of</strong> developing acomprehensive new <strong>of</strong>fenderinformation system for the entireDOC, including SOR. Whenimplemented, it should enhance allaspects <strong>of</strong> automation.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, the SORreceives fingerprints in hard copy(on card) and forwards them toSBI. There are no plans fordeveloping electronic storage ortransmission capability withinDOC in the next year.Partial capability as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.Since the early 1990's, when<strong>of</strong>fenders enter the <strong>State</strong>prison system, a digitalizedphoto is taken; when sex<strong>of</strong>fender is released tocommunity, the photo becomespart <strong>of</strong> the SOR file. In 1999,larger probation <strong>of</strong>fices will begetting digitalized cameras andwill use them for probation sex<strong>of</strong>fenders and out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong>registrants. Scanning in hardcopy photos may not occur until1999.
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsOregonAutomated SORdatabase is within thecorrection <strong>of</strong>fendercomponent <strong>of</strong> the LawEnforcement DataSystem (LEDS), astatewide databaseinformation system.(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to rewritedatabase to make itcompatible with FBINSOR variables, toaccommodate proposed1999 legislative changes,and to enhance its usefor investigations.)Yes Yes Partially. Initial registration done byProbation & Parole, Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections, or District Attorney;<strong>of</strong>fender's name/demographicsentered electronically into LEDS.Corrections staff update recordswhile <strong>of</strong>fender is under supervision.When supervision ends, recordstransfer to <strong>State</strong> Police SOR unit.Staff there do multiple data entryinto 3 separate systems. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought to upgradesystem to eliminate duplicate dataentry and to expand informationand search capability for <strong>of</strong>ficers.)YesYesPennsylvaniaAutomated database ona personal computer. Alldata entry is manual.No as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(As proposed inFY'98 NSOR-APapplication,Central fileserver willprovide anindirect link toAFIS and adirect link tocomputerizedcriminal historysystem.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,Pennsylvania didnot submit tointerim system.Tapesubmissions toFBI interimsystem arescheduled tobegin in June1998. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought for photoimaging toaddresselectronictransmissionrequirements forpermanentNSOR.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, both data entry andverification <strong>of</strong> data prior to entry aremanual. Photos also are manuallyscanned into Registry. (FY '98NSOR-AP funds sought forphotoimaging system to permitelectronic entry <strong>of</strong> fingerprints,photo and information on <strong>of</strong>fender.)Yes. Pennsylvania's currentelectronic fingerprint networkinvolves 42 agencies throughoutthe <strong>State</strong> and currently transmitsprints in 65% <strong>of</strong> all arrests.(Photo imaging system--see nextsection--will be incorporated intothis network and permit electronictransfer <strong>of</strong> both fingerprints andphotos to FBI.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought forphoto imaging systemcompatible with AFIS that willcapture images, fingerprints,and information andimmediately transmit itelectronically to the mainrepository.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsRhode IslandVery limited automationas <strong>of</strong> 4/98, and it remainslimited at yearend 1998.New, fully automatedSOR database will be puton the new Rhode IslandLaw EnforcementTelecommunicationSystem (RILETS) andwill be available tocriminal justice agenciesstatewide. RILETSbecame operational inspring 1998. The SORdatabase is in transition.Electronic registrationintrastate to expected tobegin in late 1999.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98,nor was it linkedby yearend. SORand criminalhistory files willbe linked in newsystem beingimplemented.Any name queryfor criminalhistory data willautomaticallycheck SORdatabase, andrespond with anyinformationfound.No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98, nor as <strong>of</strong>1/99. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought for photoimagingcapability tomake SORFBI-compliant forpermanentNSOR andNCIC-2000.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98, nor as <strong>of</strong> 1/99.Anticipate new system will beoperational within Rhode Island bymidsummer, 1998. (This systemupgrading is being accomplishedwith NCHIP funds.) All RhodeIsland criminal justice agencies willthen be able to electronically entersex <strong>of</strong>fender registration or change<strong>of</strong> address information directly ontosystem.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98, nor as <strong>of</strong> 1/99.However, Rhode Island andConnecticut (its "connectivity<strong>State</strong>") have taken delivery <strong>of</strong>their complete AFIS, awaitresolution <strong>of</strong> some contractissues to begin operations, andplan AFIS training in near future.(AFIS acquisition supported byearlier NCHIP award.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98, nor as <strong>of</strong>1/99. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought for digital photographycamera and related training toachieve this capability.)South CarolinaAutomated text databaseon Unisys mainframewith attached terminalsover dedicated lines.Neither terminal norcurrent network canmanage the capture andtransfer <strong>of</strong> images.(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought and awarded toobtain a separate serverto manage SORdatabase--includingimages--and fornecessary s<strong>of</strong>twaredevelopment andupgrades. Separateserver will work intandem with Unisysmainframe.)No. Futurelinkage isanticipated.No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98, althoughSouth Carolinaparticipated inthe interimsystem as <strong>of</strong> thatdate. SouthCarolina LawEnforcementDivision (SLED)in process <strong>of</strong>converting theirnetwork toTCP/IP protocol,which will createa compatiblenetwork with FBIpermanentNSOR.Limited. "Pre-registration" <strong>of</strong>sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders involvescompletion <strong>of</strong> a SLED automatedform by responsible <strong>State</strong> or localagency, but <strong>of</strong>fender's actualregistration forwarded and enteredmanually. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought and awarded for equipmentto connect sheriffs' <strong>of</strong>fices to SLEDfor automated input, and SORs<strong>of</strong>tware development to receiveautomated data from sheriffs'<strong>of</strong>fices.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. SouthCarolina is in the process <strong>of</strong>upgrading its current AFISdatabase to Integrated AFIS(IAFIS) to be FBI-compliant, butmost local sites will not havecompatible livescan fingerprintingsystems. Initially, IDIS s<strong>of</strong>twareproposed as an alternative forlow volume contributors.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought andawarded for this purpose--e.g.,computers and digital camerasfor county sheriffs.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsSouth DakotaAutomated textdatabase. Initial stepsare manual. Division <strong>of</strong>Criminal Investigation(DCI) receives hard copyDuty to Registeracknowledgments andRegistration Forms. DCIruns criminal historychecks, processes<strong>of</strong>fender fingerprints intoAFIS, and creates namefolder for hard copy andphoto. Data is thenentered in automatedSOR.Yes. Yes. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,DCI transmitselectronicmessage to FBI'sinterstateIdentificationIndex (III) forinterim SOR.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought toupgradeelectroniclinkages forspeed, to meetrequirements <strong>of</strong>NCIC 2000, andfor programmingneeded fortransition to FBI'spermanentNSOR.)Very limited. Only the largestsubmitting agency (Sioux FallsPolice Department) can entermaterial directly into the automatedsystem. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought for interagency interface <strong>of</strong>new Adult Probation Tracking(Court Automated Tracking)System with other systems and withSOR,)Partially. South Dakota is part <strong>of</strong>a 3-<strong>State</strong> regional AFIS nowbeing upgraded under NCHIPfunding. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to support projectunderway to convert SouthDakota Law EnforcementTelecommunication System(SDLETS) network to FrameRelay Service and changing toTransmission Control/InternetProtocol (TCP/IP) to meet NCIC2000 requirements and permitexchanging fingerprints andmugshots between agencies.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought tosupport completing theconversion <strong>of</strong> SDLETS toFrame Relay Service andchange to TCP/IP which wouldpermit transmittal <strong>of</strong> mugshotsand meet NCIC 2000requirements.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsTennesseeAutomated SORdatabase is text only. Itis accessible to local lawenforcement throughtransactions on the <strong>State</strong>law enforcementnetwork.Yes. No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,Tennesseecontributes toFBI interimsystem on batchtapes. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought toupgradeTennessee<strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong>Investigationweb server toallow fortransmission andstorage <strong>of</strong>images andregistry forms forentry intopermanentNSOR.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought to improveexisting circuits [upgrade from 1800baud] to permit automatedtransmission <strong>of</strong> SOR forms anddigital mugshots from localprobation and parole <strong>of</strong>fices and toincrease electronic transmission <strong>of</strong>registry forms and digital photosfrom Corrections and Parole to theTennessee <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> Investigation[TBI] via Internet connection.)Yes, through AFIS. Through acombination <strong>of</strong> NCHIP and Byrnefunds, TBI's AFIS is beingupgraded and Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections (DOC) is upgradingtheir livescan equipment to bemore compatible with TBIrepository.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, the <strong>of</strong>fenderphoto was not maintained byTBI's SOR, but kept on file bythe releasing agency. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought tomodify TBI operations toaccept digital mugshots and toacquire digital cameras forDOC local <strong>of</strong>fices.)TexasAutomated text databaseon mainframe platform,as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Systemdifficult to modify andrequires manual dataentry. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought to migrateSOR file application to aclient serverenvironment, utilizinghardware and s<strong>of</strong>twarethat will incorporatetelecommunications,graphics, and fingerprintfile viewers, and positionthe system to operate inthe TCP/IP environmentrequired by NCIC 2000.)Yes No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,SOR data is sentto FBI interimNSOR system on18 track tape.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought forupgrades tomeettransmissionrequirements forFBI's permanentNSOR.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, all information fromcontributing agencies is submittedin hard copy and entered manually.(Proposed system upgrades underFY'98 NSOR-AP award shouldfacilitate later automated entry.)Partial. Capability exists through<strong>State</strong> AFIS, but submittingagencies send special fingerprintcard, hard copy, to SOR as <strong>of</strong>4/98.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP application seekssupport for system upgradesthat will allow Department <strong>of</strong>Public Safety to incorporategraphics and images.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsUtahAutomated text databaseincorporating mugshotcapture and storagecapability. Utah SOR,operated by Department<strong>of</strong> Corrections (DOC), ispart <strong>of</strong> Utah's new,partially completedautomated <strong>of</strong>fendertracking system(O-track). The sex<strong>of</strong>fender managementportion <strong>of</strong> O-track isnamed I-track andincludes the SOR. As <strong>of</strong>4/98, I-track is in betatesting. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought to enhancedatabase for FBIcompliance.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. The<strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong>CriminalIdentification(BCI) inDepartment <strong>of</strong>Public Safety(DPS) onlymaintainsfingerprint and<strong>of</strong>fenderdemographicinformation fromarrestingagencies. TheDOC maintains<strong>State</strong> SORseparately fromBCI, but BCI isonly agencyauthorized tosubmit <strong>of</strong>fenderinformation toFBI. BCI willallow DOCaccess to BCI'sNCIC data linkfor online dataNo, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. Utahreports plans foran electronicdata dump <strong>of</strong>required fieldson registered sex<strong>of</strong>fenders to takeplace no laterthan 12/31/98 toimmediatelypopulate the FBIinterim database.(Utah's criminalhistory filebelongs to aconsortium,WesternIdentificationNetwork [WIN],that will transmitelectronically toNCIC 2000 andpermanentNSOR when theycome online inmid-1999.)Partial. From prisons and from 16probation and parole <strong>of</strong>fices, textmaterial can be manually keyed inand electronically transmitted andentered directly into central SORfile. Material from Utah Courts orcounty sheriffs sent in hard copy toclosest probation/parole <strong>of</strong>fice forentry there.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Fingerprintstaken at only two prisons in Utah.Hardcopy prints are used forinternal prison control only. TheDOC's O-track system was notdesigned to capture or storefingerprints. (FY'98 NSOR-APapplication seeks funds forlivescan equipment for probationand parole <strong>of</strong>fices scatteredthroughout the <strong>State</strong>; DOC plansto use electronic uploads andonline data entry rather than hardcopies.)Yes. Mugshot capability hasbeen incorporated into theDOC's I-track, with addedability to store a series <strong>of</strong>mugshots <strong>of</strong> an individual<strong>of</strong>fender. (As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, the BCIwhich transmits to FBI does nothave mugshot capturecapability; however, theWestern Identification Network,WIN, will have this ability by thefourth quarter 1999.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsVermontAutomated text databaseon a stand-alonepersonal computer,maintained by the Dept.<strong>of</strong> Public Safety'sVermont CriminalInformation Center(VCIC); most processesmanual. (NCHIP fundsto be used to move SORto different hardware ands<strong>of</strong>tware platform forinterfaces with FBI and,CCH and to automatedata access method.(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to complete thatautomation andtransmission capability.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought to linkSOR and CCH[see precedingsection].Vermont plans tomake SOR a"hot file.")No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. Vermontreports plans tosubmit hard copyto interim systembeginningSeptember 1998.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought tosupportelectronictransmission toFBI NCIC 200and NSOR. Seefirst section)No, all data entry is done manuallyby VCIC staff from papersubmissions from courts and DOC.(FY'98 NSOR-AP funds sought to"automate maximum number <strong>of</strong>registry functions possible." Expectto automate data transfer fromDOC and courts to VCIC, and tohave capability to enter datasimultaneously into Vermont SORand FBI NSOR, after the currentSOR is moved to a more robusthardware and s<strong>of</strong>tware platform.)Yes. Capability exists throughTri-<strong>State</strong> AFIS network shared byVermont, New Hampshire, andMaine, although it is not linked inany way with current SOR.Capability does not exist aspart <strong>of</strong> the Vermont SOR.Fingerprints are stored in AFIS.Most photographs aretransmitted and maintained inpaper form.VirginiaAs <strong>of</strong> 4/98, databaseitself is fully automated(calculates andgenerates reregistrationnotice, is searchable bycounty or zip code,generates reports, etc.),but handling <strong>of</strong> SORrecords is largelymanual. (FY'98NSOR-AP applicationseeks support for fullerautomation <strong>of</strong> datasubmission and entry, for<strong>of</strong>fender trackingcapability, and forelectronic transmissionmeeting NCIC 2000standards for text,fingerprints, and photos.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought to addsex <strong>of</strong>fender flagto <strong>State</strong>'scriminal historysystem.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,Virginiasubmitted 1-12'sto the FBI'sinterim system.(FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought todeveloptransmissioncapabilitymeeting all NCIC2000 andpermanentNSORrequirements.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought to increase"automated entry and editing <strong>of</strong> sex<strong>of</strong>fender registration records at<strong>State</strong> Police, automatedidentification and tracking <strong>of</strong> sex<strong>of</strong>fenders by the Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections, and providing forfuture electronic transmission <strong>of</strong>these records from submittingagencies to the <strong>State</strong> Police.")No, Virginia SOR does not havethe capability as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. <strong>State</strong>has AFIS and uses NetworkedAFIS Transaction ManagementSystem (NATMS) to automaticallyenter/update criminal historyrecords, but <strong>State</strong> law requiresthat SOR fingerprints be storedseparately from any otherrecords. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to add SOR transactionsto Card Scan, NATMS, andlivescan to enhance automatedfingerprint entry and comparisonon AFIS, and electronictransmission to FBI.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Largerjurisdictions havephoto-imaging systems fromseveral different vendors, butthere is no statewide system orstandard. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought to beginestablishing a statewidemugshot system that will meetrequirements <strong>of</strong> NIST, NCIC2000, IAFIS, and SOR, andprovide for future transmission<strong>of</strong> mugshot images from localagencies to <strong>State</strong> Police vialivescan systems.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsWashingtonPartial. Washington<strong>State</strong> Patrol operates<strong>Sex</strong> and Kidnapping<strong>Offender</strong> Registry(SKOR) using threeautomated but unlinkeddatabases: 1)Washington <strong>State</strong>Identification System(WASIS-criminal history);2) Washington CrimeInformation Center(WACIC); and astand-alone personalcomputer systemcontaining release,address, and imageinformation. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds askedto re-engineer WASISand WACIC to supportdata collection neededfor FBI-NSOR andprovide online SKORdata for <strong>State</strong> justiceagencies.)Yes.No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP fundssought forNSOR-specificenhancements toWashington'slaw enforcementtelecommunicationssystem,ACCESS, whichwould permit the<strong>State</strong> to meetpermanentNSOR and NCIC2000transmissionrequirements.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Data comesfrom local sheriff, mailed as hardcopy. (FY'98 NSOR-AP applicationseeks support for NSOR-specificenhancements for courts andcorrections computer systems tosupport two-way automatedinformation flow. Goal is to providelocal law enforcement andcorrections <strong>of</strong>ficers with onlineinformation fortracking/supervision, as well as toimprove the central database.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, most sex<strong>of</strong>fender fingerprints submitted asink-rolled cards. Although somesheriffs have livescan units, theyare out-dated, do not meet NISTimage transmission standards,and cannot interface with newWashington <strong>State</strong> systems.(FY'98 NSOR-AP funds soughtfor a livescan pilot project todevelop the interface betweenlocal sheriffs' livescan units andthe <strong>State</strong> criminal history filesand AFIS.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, Washington<strong>State</strong> telecommunicationssystem is not capable <strong>of</strong>transmitting mugshots. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought toachieve this capability.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsWest VirginiaLimited automation <strong>of</strong>text database; can besearched/sorted by nameand date <strong>of</strong> birth only.SOR resides on the<strong>State</strong>'s computerizedcriminal history system(CCH). (FY'98NSOR-AP applicationseeks support to upgradeCentral Processing Unitcapacity toaccommodate CCH,SOR and protectionorder registry, and tomake s<strong>of</strong>twaremodifications to complywith new legislation andNCIC 2000requirements.)Yes.No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. As <strong>of</strong>11/98, WestVirginiacontributed toFBI's interimsystem but onI-12 forms.(Expect to meetFBI transmissionrequirements forpermanentNSOR by 9/1/99.FY'98 NSOR-APfunds weresought andawarded for thispurpose.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, <strong>of</strong>fenders registerat local <strong>State</strong> Police detachment injurisdiction <strong>of</strong> residence.Information is gathered in hardcopy form, with single thumbprint,and mailed to <strong>State</strong> Police,Criminal Identification <strong>Bureau</strong> (CIB)to be keyed in manually.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, WVSOR requiresonly single thumbprint, and hasno AFIS. Planned AFIS is to havelivescan capability at regionaljails for digitalized fingerprintsand mugshots, and AFISinvestigative workstations at local<strong>State</strong> Police <strong>of</strong>fices. Newlegislation, effective 6/15/98,mandates full fingerprints, soneed to get ten-prints on<strong>of</strong>fenders registered earlier.(FY'98 NSOR-AP funds soughtfor <strong>State</strong> Police overtime tocontact current registrants to getfull prints.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, West Virginiahas no automated mugshotprocessing capability. SORprogram has required photossince 1996, but they aremaintained in hard copy.(FY'98 NSOR-AP applicationseeks support for digitalmugshot cameras to be used inlocal <strong>State</strong> Police detachments,as well as overtime for <strong>State</strong>Police to contact currentregistrants.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsWisconsinAutomated text databasefor <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> RegistryProgram (SORP)maintained by the <strong>State</strong>Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections (DOC). Hasbatch interface only withthe <strong>State</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><strong>Justice</strong> (DOJ) TIMEsystem, which transmitsto NCIC and to lawenforcement statewide.(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought for systemsupgrade for DOC andDOJ to permit onlinelinkage, crossreferencing <strong>of</strong> IDnumbers, lawenforcement access,etc.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98CCH filesmaintained bythe <strong>State</strong> DOJ donot indicatewhether theindividual is onthe DOC SORP.(FY'98NSOR-APapplicationseeks support toautomate indexcoordinationtransactions andimplement "sex<strong>of</strong>fenderregistrant" flag innew CCH.)No, not as <strong>of</strong>4/98. Wisconsinbeganparticipating inthe FBI interimsystem in June1998, bysubmitting datamonthly ondiskette. (FY'98NSOR-APapplicationseeks support forsystem upgradesto develop onlinelinkage betweenFBI NSOR andDOC SORPthrough the DOJTIME system.)No. Not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought to enhanceautomated functions <strong>of</strong> registry, toimprove online access, and todecentralize data entry function for<strong>of</strong>fenders under field supervision.)No.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, DOC SORPdoes not have capability tocapture, store or retrievedigitalized pictures <strong>of</strong>registrants. DOC has digitalcameras only at prisons. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought tocreate picture identification,storage, retrieval, and accesscapability within SOR and fordigital cameras for allCommunity Corrections fieldcenters, correctional centers,and Community RegistrationSpecialists statewide, and topurchase supportinghardware/s<strong>of</strong>tware.)
Appendix 3: Automation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998SOR DATABASE: SOR DATA ENTRY:<strong>State</strong>:Extent <strong>of</strong> databaseautomationDatabase islinked tocriminal historyfilesSOR transmitselectronically toFBI interimsystemText material for SOR databaseis received and enteredelectronicallySOR system has capability forelectronic transmittal &storage <strong>of</strong> fingerprintsSOR system has capabilityfor electronic transmittal andstorage <strong>of</strong> mugshotsWyomingCentral registry nowexists as a database ona personal computer,unconnected to any otherdatabase or informationsystem. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtto design/implement anautomated registry onexisting AS400computer, and establishinterface to WyomingCriminal <strong>Justice</strong>Information Network(WCJIN) to supportstatewide lawenforcement access,NLETS queries, andtransmission to NCICand FBI.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,SOR is notlinked to CCH.No. Wyomingparticipates inthe FBI's interimsystem byflagging criminalhistory records inthe FBI'sinterstateIdentificationIndex (III).(FY'98NSOR-APsupport soughtto interface SORwith WCJINsystem (seeprecedingsections), whichlinks NCIC toWyoming.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, data is enteredmanually twice by the Division <strong>of</strong>Criminal Investigation (DCI), oncefor Wyoming SOR on the personalcomputer, and once for entry intothe FBI interim system on anotherterminal. (The FY'98 NSOR-APsupport sought to establish anautomated SOR on DCI's AS400computer and to interface withWCJIN--see first column--which willeliminate redundant data entry,although it appears manual dataentry will still be needed.)Yes, once cards are scanned intosystem. Fingerprint cards onSOR registrants are now enteredinto Western IdentificationNetwork, the <strong>State</strong>'s AFISprovider. This practice willcontinue and when FBI IAFIS isonline, fingerprints will beforwarded electronically.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought forequipment to scan and storephoto images on SORcomputer and transmit themelectronically, and for browsertechnology to permit subject'sphoto image to be called up oncomputer screen to verifyidentity--for local lawenforcement use.)
Appendix 4: Operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998Source(s) <strong>of</strong> InformationValidation and Reregistration Procedures<strong>State</strong>: Source for Initial Information on <strong>Offender</strong> DNA Sample <strong>State</strong> SOR Proactively Notifies Registrants SOR Notification Automated Penalties for NoncomplianceAlabamaFor <strong>of</strong>fenders being released from Alabamaprisons, Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections (DOC) sendselectronic record on <strong>of</strong>fender and his intendedaddress to Alabama Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> InformationCenter (ACJIC). DOC also sends <strong>of</strong>fender phototo Alabama <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> Investigation (ABI) <strong>of</strong> DPS.ACJIC electronically notifies local lawenforcement agency and district attorney <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fender's release date. When <strong>of</strong>fender registerslocally, paper copies (and finger-print cards iffrom out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong>) are sent to ABI and ACJIC.Yes, "whenthey can get it"according toDepartment <strong>of</strong>Public Safety(DPS).Yes. DPS sends <strong>of</strong>fenders annual letters on theirbirthdays, saying they must go to local sheriff inperson and validate address or reregister. Lettersare sent "Not to Be Forwarded" and the local sheriffis also notified. If the <strong>of</strong>fender moves, he mustnotify the local sheriff at both his old and newlocation 30 days in advance <strong>of</strong> the move; the sheriffnotifies DPS. Any <strong>of</strong>fender moving out <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong>must notify local sheriff; the sheriff then notifiesDPS and DPS notifies the receiving <strong>State</strong>.No.All violations are a Class Cfelony, punishable by a 1 to 5year prison sentence.AlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaConviction information is received from the courtin hard copy. Corrections facilities "register"<strong>of</strong>fenders before release and mail hard copy tocentral registry. <strong>Offender</strong>s under communitysupervision or no supervision register with policeor <strong>State</strong> Troopers who also mail hard copy to thecentral repository and the <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry.For <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry, information comesfrom local sheriff's <strong>of</strong>fice when <strong>of</strong>fendercompletes his in-person registration. Copy <strong>of</strong>registration form faxed to SOR; signed original,photo, and fingerprints mailed. For <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>iling and Notification Unit, Arizona DOC, jail,or probation agency enters information on<strong>of</strong>fender, risk assessment, and <strong>of</strong>fense directlyinto <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>ile System. System thengenerates teletypes to Notification Coordinatorand sheriff <strong>of</strong> receiving jurisdiction.Clerk <strong>of</strong> Courts provides information (hard copy)on qualifying <strong>of</strong>fenders when they are convicted,and they are entered into the Registry at thattime. When <strong>of</strong>fender is released to communityand registers locally, the <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>Registration Form (SORF) is forwarded (hardcopy) to the Arkansas Crime Information Center(ACIC) by the releasing agency, and the record isupdated Depending on the sentence, initial informationcomes from Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections (DOC) if itis a prison sentence, the courts (if probation),<strong>State</strong> hospital (if committed), or local jailadministrator or sheriff (if jail). Prisons and jailssubmit data (records, fingerprints, etc.) whenmandated registrant begins sentence, and it isentered in SOR as "preregistration." Initial datamay be either electronic or hard copy.NoYes.Maintained by<strong>State</strong> CrimeLabNoYes.Maintained atDNAlaboratory,Berkeley.Yes. SOR sends out notices monthly to registrantswith birthdays in that month, advising them theymust register annually prior to their birthday or theywill be noncompliant. (In 10/97, approximately1,500 letters were mailed, on one-time basis, tounregistered sex <strong>of</strong>fenders notifying them <strong>of</strong> duty toregister.) If <strong>of</strong>fender moves, SOR and lawenforcement at both locations must be notifiedwithin 10 days <strong>of</strong> move, on the required form. Ifmoving out <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong>, <strong>of</strong>fenders must notify registrybefore leaving.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, no reregistration or addressconfirmation required through the local sheriff orthrough SOR. However, legislation pending inSpring, 1998, would require registered <strong>of</strong>fenders toobtain a driver's license or identification licenseannually from Motor Vehicle Division and wouldmake address validation or update part <strong>of</strong> thatprocess,Yes. ACIC mails out nonforwardable lettersinforming <strong>of</strong>fenders <strong>of</strong> requirement to verifyaddress, every six months for sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders,every three months for sexually violent <strong>of</strong>fenders.No. California does not send an address verificationnotice or reregistration reminder. Annual addressverification is registrant's responsibility and must bedone in the 5 working days preceding or followinghis birthday. (Transients and sexually violentpredators must verify addresses every 90 days.)No.Not applicable.Yes.Not applicable.Class A misdemeanor. <strong>Offender</strong>can be cited for non-complianceand fined. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, Alaskareported fines <strong>of</strong> up to $300.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, a Class 6 felony.Legislation pending in Spring1998 would makenon-compliance a class 4 felony.Class D felony: up to 6 years inprison and/or fineIf underlying <strong>of</strong>fense was amisdemeanor, then firstfailure-to-comply is amisdemeanor, but second failureis a felony. If underlying <strong>of</strong>fensewas felony, then failure-to-complyis a felony (it can and has beenused as third strike in California'sthree-strikes-and-out legislation.)
Appendix 4: Operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998Source(s) <strong>of</strong> InformationValidation and Reregistration Procedures<strong>State</strong>: Source for Initial Information on <strong>Offender</strong> DNA Sample <strong>State</strong> SOR Proactively Notifies Registrants SOR Notification Automated Penalties for NoncomplianceColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict <strong>of</strong>ColumbiaInformation comes from the Courts if probationsentence, from the Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections(DOC), if prison sentence. DOC puts "subject toregistration" notice in SOR when <strong>of</strong>fender isreleased. Local law enforcement may enterinformation into SOR when <strong>of</strong>fender registerslocally. All send information electronically toColorado Crime Information Center (CCIC). (Laweffective 7/1/98 mandates interactive SOR database for all justice agencies with validationthrough revenue records.)As <strong>of</strong> 4/98: All registration is done locally andrecords remain at local agency. For the newsystem, effective 10/01/98: Central registry inDepartment <strong>of</strong> Public Safety (DPS) will receiveconviction information from the courts andcompleted registrations from the releasinginstitution/agency (<strong>of</strong>fender must complete hisregistration as condition <strong>of</strong> release). All will betransmitted and entered electronically. DPS willelectronically notify jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> residence.Delaware <strong>of</strong>fenders are registered by the Courts ifsentenced to probation or fine; if incarcerated, theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Corrections, Youth RehabilitationServices, or <strong>State</strong> Hospital registers them 45 to90 days prior to release. Out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s:Must personally register with <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong>Identification (SBI), Delaware <strong>State</strong> Police, within7 days <strong>of</strong> arrival. All registering agencies useDelaware Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Information System(CJIS) computer system to register <strong>of</strong>fenderselectronically.Conviction and penalty information come from theDC Superior Court; release date, prospectiveaddress, etc. come from the Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections; conditions <strong>of</strong> release, etc., fromBoard <strong>of</strong> Parole; risk assessment andclassification level from evaluation board/court;confirmed personal residence and employmentdata come from <strong>of</strong>fender to Police Departmentwhen he is released to community; all come inhard copy requiring manual data entry.Yes. But not aspart <strong>of</strong> SOR.DNA and bloodsamples arenow collectedfor all<strong>of</strong>fenders in<strong>State</strong> prison.Yes, as <strong>of</strong>4/98. Effective10/01/98: DNAsample istaken for allsex <strong>of</strong>fendersuponregistrationand prior torelease intothecommunity.Other andadditionalidentifyingfactorsrequired uponregistration arefingerprintsand a photoNo.No.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, Colorado has no address checks orvalidations except as these may occur throughparole activities. A registered <strong>of</strong>fender movingwithin the <strong>State</strong> is required to register at newlocation, and the local agency enters the newregistration into SOR system. (Law effective 7/1/98requires <strong>of</strong>fender to reregister annually within 5days <strong>of</strong> his birthday.)No validation or reregistration required, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.Yes, under new law effective 10/01/98.Nonforwardable verification form to be sent every90 days for sexually violent <strong>of</strong>fenders, annually forthose guilty <strong>of</strong> criminal <strong>of</strong>fenses against a minor. If<strong>of</strong>fender does not respond within 10 days, DPS is tonotify local law enforcement agency, which isrequired to issue an arrest warrant. DPS also isestablishing a sex <strong>of</strong>fender registration enforcementunit to help locate those who fail to respond.No address validation or annual reregistration as <strong>of</strong>4/98. <strong>Offender</strong> is responsible for notifying <strong>State</strong>Police <strong>of</strong> any change <strong>of</strong> residence after initialregistration, but probation <strong>of</strong>ficers also activelymaintain contact with these <strong>of</strong>fenders as part <strong>of</strong>their <strong>of</strong>fender management responsibilities. (UnderFY'98 NSOR-AP grant, Delaware plans automatedsupport for verification and reverification <strong>of</strong> aregistrant's address.)Yes. <strong>Offender</strong>s classified as risk levels 1 or 2 (lowor medium risk) are required to verify addressannually; those classified as level 3 (high risk) every90 days. SOR unit sends out a registered,nonforwardable letter approximately 15 days ahead<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fender's registration date. <strong>Offender</strong>s mustappear personally at SOR unit to reregister.Not applicable. First <strong>of</strong>fense: Class 2misdemeanor punishable by 3months (mandatory minimum) to12 months in jail and/or a fine <strong>of</strong>$250 - $1,000. Subsequent<strong>of</strong>fenses: Class 6 felonypunishable by one year minimumin DOC <strong>State</strong> facility.Not applicable, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Yes, under thenew law, effective 10/01/98. Verificationprocess is to be automated with machinegenerated forms and mailing procedures;forms to incorporate bar coding to facilitatetimely machine verification <strong>of</strong> updates.Not applicable. (As noted, automatednotification is planned for future, to beaccomplished with NSOR funds.)Partially. Interim SOR system doesgenerate a list <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenders whosereregistration dates fall within a specifiedtimeframe. (FY'98 NSOR-AP funds soughtfor a permanent system that will generate alist <strong>of</strong> who is due, generate appropriateletters, track responses and identify who isoverdue.)As <strong>of</strong> 4/98: Not applicable.Verification is not required.Under new law to be effective10/01/98: Violation is a Class Dfelony (1 to 5 years in prisonand/or fine up to $5,000.)Class G felony, involves prisontime. Length <strong>of</strong> sentence or finenot known.First <strong>of</strong>fense: misdemeanor,punishable by not more than 6months in jail and/or a fine <strong>of</strong> upto $1,000. Second andsubsequent <strong>of</strong>fenses: felony,punishable by up to 5 years inprison and/or a fine <strong>of</strong> up to$5,000.
Appendix 4: Operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998Source(s) <strong>of</strong> InformationValidation and Reregistration Procedures<strong>State</strong>: Source for Initial Information on <strong>Offender</strong> DNA Sample <strong>State</strong> SOR Proactively Notifies Registrants SOR Notification Automated Penalties for NoncomplianceFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIf the court finds the <strong>of</strong>fender a "sexual predator,"the Clerk <strong>of</strong> Courts sends hard copy notice to theFlorida Department <strong>of</strong> Law Enforcement (FDLE)and the Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections (DC). DCelectronically transmits registration information toFDLE for any sexual <strong>of</strong>fender/predator beingreleased to community or under communitysupervision. Local law enforcement sends FDLEhard copy registration data on out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong><strong>of</strong>fenders or those not under supervision.From the DOC (through individual prisons inPrison Division or field <strong>of</strong>fices in ProbationDivision) by facsimile transmission or mail; fromthe <strong>State</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Pardons and Paroles (throughindividual field <strong>of</strong>fices) by facsimile or mail.Information, normally submitted when <strong>of</strong>fenderreleased to community is keyed into <strong>Sex</strong>uallyViolent <strong>Offender</strong> Registry (SVOR) database viaGeorgia Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Information System(CJIS) network, triggering automated notificationto the local sheriff and FBI.County police, sheriff departments, and otheragencies <strong>of</strong> the jurisdiction provide registrationdata to the Hawaii Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Data Center(HCJDC) when the <strong>of</strong>fender is released to thecommunity or appears locally to register. Localagencies use direct, online entry if they have acomputer connection to HCJDC registry. Localpolice departments also take fingerprints andmugshot and send hard copy <strong>of</strong> that to HCJDC.Yes. DNAdatabasemaintained by<strong>State</strong> crimelab.Yes. Division<strong>of</strong> ForensicScience isresponsible forDNA samplesand database.No.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, no address verification or reregistrationis conducted by FDLE. FDLE is dependent oninformation provided by Probation and Parole<strong>of</strong>fices through DC. DC electronically updates SORaddresses every night. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to support Florida's use <strong>of</strong> certified mail toverify the addresses <strong>of</strong> sexual predators every 90days and sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders annually.)Yes. SVOR unit sends out certified notificationletters (annually for sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders, every 90 daysfor sexual predators), and <strong>of</strong>fender must respondconfirming his address. If a letter is returned asundeliverable, SVOR unit notifies the local sheriff,who conducts a physical check. If the <strong>of</strong>fender isnot located, the sheriff issues a warrant for hisarrest.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, no address validation wasconducted. Requirement for verification every 90days for all sex <strong>of</strong>fenders became effective July 1,1998. HCJDC to send mailers to all registered<strong>of</strong>fenders every 90 days, and to monitor responsesfor accuracy, for updating information and forpotential arrests and prosecution by appropriateagencies for noncompliance.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, not applicable. No notificationconducted as <strong>of</strong> that date. Notificationletters planned for 1999 will be automated.Yes.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, not applicable. (As <strong>of</strong> 12/98,partially automated. <strong>Offender</strong> data requiredfor notification is extracted every 90 daysfrom the registry and letters are generatedfor the mailing.)Third degree felony.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, first and secondfailures to comply aremisdemeanors, with a fine(amount not known); third<strong>of</strong>fense is a felony with asentence <strong>of</strong> imprisonment for notless than 1 nor more than 3years. Beginning 7/1/98, second<strong>of</strong>fense is to be a felony.Misdemeanor or Felony, Class C.IdahoIllinoisAs <strong>of</strong> 4/98, an <strong>of</strong>fender registers with a localsheriff who forwards photo, prints, andinformation in hard copy to SOR. Effective7/1/98, the "initial" registration will come from thecourts (if probation sentence) or from theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Corrections (if incarcerated), and afile will be opened in the central registry. When an<strong>of</strong>fender is released to the community, he mustregister with the sheriff within 5 days <strong>of</strong> enteringthe county. This information also will be sent tothe central registry.Initial information comes from sentencing court (if<strong>of</strong>fender receives probation) or from county jail orDepartment <strong>of</strong> Corrections (if he is confined).Subsequent information comes from local lawenforcement agency when <strong>of</strong>fender registers inperson.Yes, but bloodand/or DNAsamples arecollectedunder aseparate law.That processis administeredby <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong>ForensicServices.Yes, but aspart <strong>of</strong>separateCODIS (DNA)system inIllinois <strong>State</strong>Police (ISP).(FY'98 NSORapplicationsseeks supportto link SORand CODISmore closely.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, Idaho has no validationrequirement. As <strong>of</strong> 7/1/98, Department <strong>of</strong> LawEnforcement (DLE) will send out nonforwardablenotification letters--annually for sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders,and quarterly for violent sexual predators. Annualreregistration will have to be done in person at thelocal sheriff's <strong>of</strong>fice.Yes. Proactive annual notification notices forsexual <strong>of</strong>fenders (and quarterly notices for high risk<strong>of</strong>fenders) are sent as nonforwardable letter by theIntelligence <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Illinois <strong>State</strong> Police.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, not applicable. Notificationnotices, to begin 7/1/98, will not beautomated.Yes.Felony, punishable byincarceration for up to five yearsand/or fine <strong>of</strong> up to $5,000. (Lawto be effective 7/1/98 includesrevocation if <strong>of</strong>fender is onprobation or supervised release.)Class 4 felony, punishable by 1 to3 years in prison.
Appendix 4: Operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998Source(s) <strong>of</strong> InformationValidation and Reregistration Procedures<strong>State</strong>: Source for Initial Information on <strong>Offender</strong> DNA Sample <strong>State</strong> SOR Proactively Notifies Registrants SOR Notification Automated Penalties for NoncomplianceIndianaIowaCurrent information is submitted to the IndianaCriminal <strong>Justice</strong> Institute (CJI), by <strong>State</strong> courts,<strong>State</strong> DOC, local jails, local law enforcement,county prosecutors, and other <strong>State</strong> criminaljustice agencies. All information is submitted inhard copy.SOR receives registration information when<strong>of</strong>fender is released to the community. It comesfrom the Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections or jail if the<strong>of</strong>fender was confined, from probation if the<strong>of</strong>fender received probation, from the court if thesentence was a fine only, from the Department <strong>of</strong>Human Services if the <strong>of</strong>fender is an adjudicatedjuvenile. All agencies submit information in hardcopy for manual data entry.No.NoNo. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, Indiana SOR did not require anyvalidation or reregistration. Legislation to beeffective 7/1/98 institutes annual verification(quarterly for predators), but makes local lawenforcement agencies responsible for notificationletters to <strong>of</strong>fenders, conducting verification, andconducting follow-up. Local law enforcementnotifies the <strong>State</strong> SOR if the <strong>of</strong>fender fails to returna signed verification form.Yes, under both original and amended legislation,notification is conducted by Division <strong>of</strong> CriminalInvestigation, Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety. Mailvalidation is required annually. Effective 7/1/98,validation also will be required every 90 days for<strong>of</strong>fenders qualifying as a "sexually violent predator"(based on conviction <strong>of</strong>fenses specified in theFederal Violent Crime Control and LawEnforcement Act <strong>of</strong> 1994.)Not applicable as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Effective 7/1/98,local law enforcement will implementnotification procedures. Degree <strong>of</strong>automation within local agencies is notknown, but larger departments mayautomate the notification process.Yes.First <strong>of</strong>fense: D felony;subsequent <strong>of</strong>fenses: C felony.Penalty for a D felony is 1-1/2years in prison with not morethan 1-1/2 years added foraggravating or 1 year subtractedfor mitigating circumstances. Cfelony penalty is 4 years in prisonwith not more than 4 yearsadded and not more than 2 yearssubtracted Both D and CFirst <strong>of</strong>fense is an aggravatedmisdemeanor (up to 2 years);second or subsequent <strong>of</strong>fenses,a class D felony (up to 5 years).For <strong>of</strong>fenders on probation,parole, or work release, failure tocomply results in automaticrevocation.KansasKentuckyInitial information is submitted to Kansas <strong>Bureau</strong><strong>of</strong> Investigation (KBI) by the institution releasing<strong>of</strong>fender to community (DOC, jail, court).<strong>Offender</strong> then registers at local court services orparole <strong>of</strong>fice in county <strong>of</strong> residence, and that local<strong>of</strong>fice also forwards registration form to KBI. Ifthe <strong>of</strong>fender is no longer under supervision, heregisters with the local sheriff. All information isreceived at KBI in hard copy for manual dataentry.SOR unit's receipt <strong>of</strong> an "authorized notification"<strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fender's registration from local probationand parole <strong>of</strong>fice triggers a data validation check(through criminal history records) and manualentry <strong>of</strong> the data into the <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry.Yes. DNA isrequired fromall individualsconvicted <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fensesrequiringregistration. Ifit is notobtainedduringincarceration,sample istaken at time<strong>of</strong> registration.NoYes, Address verification letters sent out by Kansas<strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> Investigation (KBI) which administersSOR program. Recent legislative amendmentsinclude requirement to verify addresses <strong>of</strong> allregistrants every 90 days.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. However, legislation enacted duringSpring, 1998 will require notification andreregistration. The procedures to implement thisrequirement are now being developed.Yes. Database designed to allowautomated address verification letters,tracking <strong>of</strong> responses, and <strong>of</strong> thedispositions on actions taken.Not applicable as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. The extent towhich notification procedures will beautomated under the new legislation is notyet determined.Class A nonpersonmisdemeanor. Providing falseinformation can result in chargesat Level 8 - nonperson felony.Both are punishable by a fineand/or incarceration.Class A misdemeanor,punishable by up to 12 months injail or a fine <strong>of</strong> up to $500, orboth.LouisianaThe Louisiana Supreme Court sends convictiondata to SOR; Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections andPrisons submit information when a qualifying<strong>of</strong>fender is released; local law enforcement sendsinformation when <strong>of</strong>fender registers locally;Probation and Parole <strong>of</strong>fices also submit data toSOR. All demographic information required by theregistry is submitted in hard copy from therelevant agency.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(Legislationhas recentlybeen passedfor DNAsamples to betaken frompersonsarrested forfelony sex<strong>of</strong>fenses andbecomeseffectiveSeptember 1,Yes.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98 NSOR-APapplication requests support to developprogramming to automatically generateverification letters to <strong>of</strong>fenders andnotification to local law enforcement incases <strong>of</strong> noncompliance.)First failure: $1,000 fine and/or 1year imprisonment. Secondfailure: up to 3 yearsimprisonment without parole,probation or suspension.
Appendix 4: Operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998Source(s) <strong>of</strong> InformationValidation and Reregistration Procedures<strong>State</strong>: Source for Initial Information on <strong>Offender</strong> DNA Sample <strong>State</strong> SOR Proactively Notifies Registrants SOR Notification Automated Penalties for NoncomplianceMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaAs <strong>of</strong> 4/98, information is submitted (hard copy) tothe <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> Police (<strong>Bureau</strong>) by the<strong>of</strong>fender when he is released or moves. (As <strong>of</strong>4/98, Maine Registry is limited to individualsconvicted <strong>of</strong> Gross <strong>Sex</strong>ual Assault.) The <strong>Bureau</strong>then notifies (by U.S. mail) <strong>State</strong>, County, andlocal law enforcement agencies, and theProbation and Parole Office with jurisdiction over<strong>of</strong>fender's residence, sending both demographicdata and DOC's risk assessment when that riskassessment is provided."Supervising authority" (<strong>State</strong> or local correctionsagencies, courts, Division <strong>of</strong> Parole andProbation) registers all qualifying <strong>of</strong>fenders beforerelease, and sends a copy <strong>of</strong> the registration<strong>State</strong>ment (with photos and fingerprints) to thedesignated local law enforcement agency(DLLEA) for county <strong>of</strong> residence and toDepartment <strong>of</strong> Public Safety and CorrectionalServices for SOR. When <strong>of</strong>fender then registerswith DLLEA, copy <strong>of</strong> the registration also sent toSOR.Text <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fender's initial registration submittedelectronically to SOR by the local policedepartment conducting registration, withfingerprints and photo sent by mail. Otherinformation is submitted by Department <strong>of</strong>Correction, Parole Board, Office <strong>of</strong> Probation,Department <strong>of</strong> Youth Services, primarily in hardcopy as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98 NSOR-AP funds soughtto support increased automated data transfer.)Initial registration information submitted throughLaw Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) bythe probation <strong>of</strong>ficer attached to the court (orjuvenile division <strong>of</strong> probate court) who registersthe <strong>of</strong>fender following conviction but prior tosentencing. Additional information comes fromDOC and local law enforcement agencies viaLEIN.The court informs the <strong>of</strong>fender <strong>of</strong> duty to registerat sentencing, and sends original and copy <strong>of</strong> thesigned notification form to the <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> CriminalApprehension (BCA). Supervising correctionsagent conducts registration and sends BCAoriginal and copy <strong>of</strong> registration form. <strong>Offender</strong>sno longer under supervision or moving from out <strong>of</strong><strong>State</strong> register with local law enforcement agencywhich sends registration data to BCA. All formsare hard copy for manual data entry.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.No.No.No. Butregistrationdata includesinformation onwhether a DNApr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> the<strong>of</strong>fender isavailable.No.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, no address verification required.(However, legislation compliant with the Federalstautes--Wetterling, Lychner, and Megan's Law--isexpected to be submitted to the 119th MaineLegislature.)Yes. Maryland has four categories <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenderssubject to registration: Child <strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>Offender</strong>s,(<strong>Sex</strong>ual) <strong>Offender</strong>s, <strong>Sex</strong>ually Violent <strong>Offender</strong>s, and<strong>Sex</strong>ually Violent Predators. SOR Unit mailsmanually produced and processed addressverification forms annually to (<strong>Sex</strong>ual) <strong>Offender</strong>sand <strong>Sex</strong>ually Violent <strong>Offender</strong>s. The DLLEA mailsmanually produced/processed address verificationforms to <strong>Sex</strong>ually Violent Predators every 90 days.Registered Child <strong>Sex</strong>ual <strong>Offender</strong>s must reregisterin person with DLLEA.Yes. Criminal History Systems Board (CHSB) mailsverification form to <strong>of</strong>fender's last reported addresson each anniversary <strong>of</strong> initial registration. <strong>Offender</strong>must sign form and mail to CHSB within 5 days andthen appear at local police department and verifythat registration data is accurate.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, no address validation orreregistration is required. However, amendments tolegislation being drafted in spring 1998 wouldrequire all felony sex <strong>of</strong>fenders (98% <strong>of</strong> SOR) toverify their addresses every two months byreporting in person to their local police agency.Those convicted <strong>of</strong> misdemeanor sex <strong>of</strong>fenseswould verify addresses yearly, also in person.Yes. <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> Criminal Apprehension (BCA)mails annual address verification letter to eachregistrant. Letter includes response form andpre-addressed, postage-paid envelope for<strong>of</strong>fender's response.Not applicable as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. It is not known towhat extent notification procedures will beautomated if the proposed legislation ispassed.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to automate notification andverification tracking.)Yes.Not applicable.Partially. Verification letters are computergenerated on the anniversary date <strong>of</strong> the<strong>of</strong>fender's registration. However, SOR staffhandle all other aspects <strong>of</strong> the mailing, andthis part <strong>of</strong> the procedure is not automated.For those sentenced on or after6/30/92 through 8/31/96, thecrime is a class E misdemeanor(punishable by up to 6 months jailand/or a fine up to $1,000). Forthose sentenced on or after9/1/96, crime is a class Dmisdemeanor (up to 364 days jailand/or up to $2,000 fine). Forthose sentenced 6/30/92 topresent, two or more priorconvictions within 10 years <strong>of</strong>third charge for non-compliancecause crime to be a class Cfelony (imprisonment up to 5Misdemeanor punishable byimprisonment in the penitentiaryfor not more than 3 years or afine <strong>of</strong> not more than $5,000 orboth.First conviction punishable byimprisonment <strong>of</strong> not more than2-1/2 year and/or fine <strong>of</strong> not morethan $1,000. Second orsubsequent conviction:imprisonment for not less than 90days nor more than 2-1/2 yearsand/or a fine <strong>of</strong> not more than$5,000.Felony <strong>of</strong>fense, punishable byimprisonment for not more than 4years and/or a fine <strong>of</strong> not morethan $2,000.Gross misdemeanor punishableby up to one year in jail and/or afine <strong>of</strong> up to $3,000 Subsequentviolations are a felony. An<strong>of</strong>fender who fails to providechange <strong>of</strong> address informationmay also be subject to additional5 year registration period.
Appendix 4: Operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998Source(s) <strong>of</strong> InformationValidation and Reregistration Procedures<strong>State</strong>: Source for Initial Information on <strong>Offender</strong> DNA Sample <strong>State</strong> SOR Proactively Notifies Registrants SOR Notification Automated Penalties for NoncomplianceMississippiMissouriSOR unit receives information from the Courts atsentencing, and from DOC when the <strong>of</strong>fender isreleased. <strong>Offender</strong> also must register with theMississippi Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety (DPS).DPS provides a copy <strong>of</strong> the registration to thelocal law enforcement agency where <strong>of</strong>fender willreside, and receives from them a copy <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fender's local registration forms. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,information is transmitted in hard copy.The Courts, Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections, andMental Health Services send hard copies <strong>of</strong>Notification <strong>of</strong> Duty to Register signed by <strong>of</strong>fenderto SOR. Local law enforcement agencies send<strong>of</strong>fender registration cards (special fingerprintcard) and change <strong>of</strong> address notices to SOR inhard copy for manual entry.Yes. DNAtesting is part<strong>of</strong> the SORprogram, butmaterials aremaintained bythe MississippiCrimeLaboratory.No.Yes. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, all registrants in Mississippi SORmust re-register every 90 days. Law requires DPSto mail nonforwardable verification form to the lastreported address <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong>fender every 90 days,and <strong>of</strong>fender must mail completed verification formback to DPS within 10 days <strong>of</strong> receiving it.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, Missouri does not require addressvalidation or reregistration. It is not known whetherlegislative changes are in process.Yes, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.Not applicable as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.If the underlying <strong>of</strong>fense was afelony, violation is punishable bya fine <strong>of</strong> not less than $1,500 ormore than $5,000 and/orimprisonment in <strong>State</strong>Penitentiary for not less than 1year nor more than 5 years. Ifunderlying <strong>of</strong>fense was amisdemeanor, violation ispunishable by a fine <strong>of</strong> $100 to$1,000 and/or a jail term <strong>of</strong> 30days to 1 year.Class A misdemeanor. Penaltiesnot known.MontanaInitial registration information comes to SOR inhard copy from probation & parole (if probationsentence), from Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections aspart <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fender's prerelease process (if confined),or from local law enforcement agency for<strong>of</strong>fenders moving into the <strong>State</strong>. Plannedredesign <strong>of</strong> SOR, criminal history records (CHRS)and <strong>State</strong> network (CJIN) upgrades will automatemost <strong>of</strong> the registration process. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought for portions <strong>of</strong> this work.)Yes, is arequirement as<strong>of</strong> 4/98.RegistrationForm asks ifDNA analysisis available.Yes, conducted by Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Justice</strong> (DOJ).DOJ then notifies local law enforcement agencies <strong>of</strong>address changes.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY '98 NSOR-AP fundssought for partial support for new systemthat will automatically generate notificationletters, track compliance, generate relevantreports, and notify local law enforcementagencies <strong>of</strong> both change <strong>of</strong> addresses and<strong>of</strong> nonrespondents.)Felony, punishable by up to 5years in prison and/or a fine <strong>of</strong> upto $10,000.NebraskaNevadaSheriffs Departments, working with their countyand district court systems, conduct registrations<strong>of</strong> convicted <strong>of</strong>fenders, then mail registrationdata, fingerprints, and photos to the <strong>State</strong>Registry. The Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections andProbation and Parole are involved in monitoring<strong>of</strong>fenders.Division <strong>of</strong> Probation and Parole <strong>of</strong> NevadaDepartment <strong>of</strong> Motor Vehicles and Public Safetyinterviews the <strong>of</strong>fender, fills out a form, takesfingerprints and Polaroid photo and mailsinformation to Criminal Records Repository.Following a fingerprint search to confirm identityand existence <strong>of</strong> current Nevada or NCIC IIIrecord, the hard copy folder is filed by <strong>of</strong>fender'sname. SOR is responsible for notifying the lawenforcement agency where the <strong>of</strong>fender willreside.Yes. DNAsamples takenfrom allpersonsconvicted <strong>of</strong>felony crimesin Nebraska,but it is notrelated to, ormandated bythe <strong>Sex</strong><strong>Offender</strong>Registryprogram.Yes, for thoseunder criminaljusticesupervision orin prison.Yes. An annual address verification is completedby the Nebraska <strong>State</strong> Patrol for each registrant.Quarterly verifications are completed on sexuallyviolent <strong>of</strong>fenders. Reregistration is required uponmoving to a new county. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, notificationletters are distributed in person by the county anddistrict courts, <strong>State</strong> corrections, and Department <strong>of</strong>Motor Vehicles.Yes. Effective January 1, 1998, notices informingthe registrant <strong>of</strong> address validation requirementsare being sent out annually to registered sexual<strong>of</strong>fenders and every 90 days to high risk <strong>of</strong>fenders.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought for partial support <strong>of</strong> the redesign <strong>of</strong>Nevada Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> InformationSystem [NCJIS] would automate thisprocess.)Registrants who violate theNebraska Act are guilty <strong>of</strong> aClass IV felony (punishable by upto 5 years imprisonment, a$10,000 fine, or both) unless thecrime requiring registration was amisdemeanor in which case theviolation is a misdemeanor(punishable by up to 1 yearimprisonment, a $1,000 fine, orboth). Violation <strong>of</strong> the SOR rulesand regulations is an infractionpunishable by a fine <strong>of</strong> $100 forthe first <strong>of</strong>fense and up to $500for subsequent <strong>of</strong>fenses.Class D felony, punishable by 1to 4 years <strong>of</strong> imprisonment and/ora fine <strong>of</strong> not more than $5,000.
Appendix 4: Operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998Source(s) <strong>of</strong> InformationValidation and Reregistration Procedures<strong>State</strong>: Source for Initial Information on <strong>Offender</strong> DNA Sample <strong>State</strong> SOR Proactively Notifies Registrants SOR Notification Automated Penalties for NoncomplianceNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoThe <strong>of</strong>ficial releasing <strong>of</strong>fender to the communityinforms him <strong>of</strong> duty to register, and transmits hissigned acknowledgment together with data on<strong>of</strong>fender and <strong>of</strong>fense to <strong>State</strong> Police SOR unit forentry into Law Enforcement Name Search (LENS)System. <strong>Offender</strong> must also register with local lawenforcement agency where he resides. Copy <strong>of</strong>local registration is sent to SOR unit as is anychange <strong>of</strong> address notice. All forms are submittedDepartment <strong>of</strong> Corrections (DOC) provides initialinformation on adult sex <strong>of</strong>fenders, manuallycompiling registration data, fingerprint cards,photos, etc., and submitting all to respectivecounty prosecutor's <strong>of</strong>fice. County prosecutorsserve as conduits for all SOR information, andthey submit DOC forms to <strong>State</strong> Police. Juvenile<strong>Justice</strong> Commission (JJC) follows similarprocedures for juvenile sex <strong>of</strong>fenders. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought to automate aspects <strong>of</strong><strong>Offender</strong> registers with sheriff in his county <strong>of</strong>residence. Sheriff enters registration data directlyinto SOR database through the <strong>State</strong>'s Criminal<strong>Justice</strong> Information System (CJIS), and mailssigned original <strong>of</strong> form, fingerprint card and photo,to SOR. The interviewee reports that noinformation on <strong>of</strong>fender is sent to sheriff or toSOR at sentencing or when <strong>of</strong>fender is releasedfrom prison or jail. Legislative amendments toaddress this "honor system registration"anticipated in 1999.No.Yes.Maintained at<strong>State</strong> CrimeLab.No.Yes. Nonforwardable notification letters are sentout annually to registered sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders, andquarterly for those sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders released after"extended terms <strong>of</strong> imprisonment."Registrants must verify their addresses annually.Those classified as Tier 3 (repetitive andcompulsive) must verify address every 90 days.New Jersey <strong>State</strong> Police report that addressconfirmation and reregistration is the responsibility<strong>of</strong> the County Prosecutor for each county.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, there is no requirement for addressvalidation or reregistration in the New Mexicostatute. (FY'98 NSOR-AP applications <strong>State</strong>s thatDepartment <strong>of</strong> Public Safety (DPS) will work withthe <strong>State</strong> legislature on compliance with Federalrequirements. Amendments, includingreregistration, proactive notification, classification <strong>of</strong>predators and 90-day address validations for thatgroup, anticipated in next session <strong>of</strong> the legislaturebeginning in January 1999.)No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.No. There is no automated notification.The process is handled manually in eachcounty prosecutor's <strong>of</strong>fice.Not applicable as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (If notification,address validation, and reregistration aremandated in next session <strong>of</strong> legislature,SOR unit anticipates automating notificationprocess.)Misdemeanor, punishable by afine <strong>of</strong> not more than $1,000and/or a jail sentence <strong>of</strong> not morethan 1 year.Felony in the fourth degree,punishable by up to 18 monthsimprisonment, a fine <strong>of</strong> up to$7,500, or both.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, failure to register(initially, upon release or uponentering the <strong>State</strong>) is amisdemeanor, punishable by 6 to12 months imprisonment and/ora fine <strong>of</strong> up to $1,000.Legislative amendments underdiscussion may make both failureto register and failure toreregister third or fourth degreefelonies. Penalties not known.New York<strong>State</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Examiners <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s sendsRegistry hard copy <strong>of</strong> its risk levelrecommendation. Department <strong>of</strong> CorrectionalServices (DOCS), courts, or local jails collectinitial registration data and photo and send to theregistry. Probation, parole, and local lawenforcement agencies collect and forward change<strong>of</strong> address information or supplemental data. As<strong>of</strong> 4/98, all agencies submit hard copy.No.Yes. Verification letters are sent annually, based on<strong>of</strong>fender's registration date. Law enforcementagency <strong>of</strong> jurisdiction is notified if (1) verificationform is not returned on time or (2) letter is returnedas undeliverable. (<strong>Offender</strong>s determined to beLevel 3--high risk--must also verify address inperson every 90 days with their local lawenforcement agency.)Yes. Verification notices are automaticallygenerated and data entered in appropriatefield <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fender's file. Failure to AnnuallyVerify notifications also are generated bysystem, as are Deactivation Notifications on<strong>of</strong>fenders whose time on the registry hasexpired.Class A misdemeanor for the first<strong>of</strong>fense, class D felony forsecond or subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense.(Penalties not known.)Noncompliance may also bebasis for revocation <strong>of</strong> parole.
Appendix 4: Operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998Source(s) <strong>of</strong> InformationValidation and Reregistration Procedures<strong>State</strong>: Source for Initial Information on <strong>Offender</strong> DNA Sample <strong>State</strong> SOR Proactively Notifies Registrants SOR Notification Automated Penalties for NoncomplianceNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaWhen <strong>of</strong>fender is released from prison, DOCsubmits electronic registration data to SOR whichestablishes a pending record in the registry. The<strong>State</strong> registry is compiled as each sheriffelectronically enters registration information,address changes, other data into automatedstatewide sex <strong>of</strong>fender and the sexual predatorregistration file. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, sheriff takes<strong>of</strong>fender's photo; sends copy to <strong>State</strong> for InternetSOR.The Office <strong>of</strong> the Attorney General (OAG)operates SOR system and all information goes toand through OAG. Releasing authority sendsOAG a copy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fender's notification <strong>of</strong> dutyto register. OAG notifies local law enforcementagency <strong>of</strong> residence jurisdiction, which in turnsends completed registration form to OAG.Change <strong>of</strong> address notices go through OAG to anew location. Both OAG and local agencies tracktardy registrations, violations, etc.Yes, but onlyfor specific<strong>of</strong>fenses(NCGS15A-266.4).However, DNAinformation isnot part <strong>of</strong>SOR as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY'98NSOR-APapplicationraisesquestions <strong>of</strong>how to transferDNA field fromLaboratorydatabase toCCH, SORand thenNCIC-NSOR.)No.Yes, but very recent. Address verificationrequirements became effective in North Carolina onApril 1, 1998. (FY'98 NSOR-AP funds sought forfolding/stuffing equipment to reduce person hoursassociated with weekly mailings <strong>of</strong> notificationletters.)No. In North Dakota the Office <strong>of</strong> the AttorneyGeneral verifies the address given by the <strong>of</strong>fenderby receiving an affirmation from the postal servicethat mail for a particular <strong>of</strong>fender is being deliveredto the address given on that <strong>of</strong>fender's registrationform. Addresses are reverified through the postalservice every six months.No. Not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.Not applicable.Class I felony.First <strong>of</strong>fense is a class Amisdemeanor, carrying amandatory minimum <strong>of</strong> 90 daysin jail and 1 year <strong>of</strong> probation;automatic revocation <strong>of</strong> probationor parole is applicable.Subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense is a class Cfelony.OhioThe Department <strong>of</strong> Rehabilitation and Correctionsends detailed data on an <strong>of</strong>fender to the <strong>Bureau</strong><strong>of</strong> Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI&I)prior to an <strong>of</strong>fender's release. Courts, jails,probation <strong>of</strong>ficers, after informing <strong>of</strong>fenders <strong>of</strong>"Duty to Register," also send a copy <strong>of</strong> the<strong>of</strong>fender's completed form to BCI&I. Localsheriffs send all registration data, change <strong>of</strong>addresses, and address verifications to BCI&I.No.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, <strong>State</strong> SOR program is notresponsible for address validation or reregistration.In Ohio, reregistration requires the <strong>of</strong>fender topersonally appear at local sheriff's <strong>of</strong>fice. Sheriffshave discretion about whether to mail anonforwardable notification form (in a formatprescribed by BCI&I), but they must make it clearthat the <strong>of</strong>fender must personally appear toreregister.Not applicable.If the underlying sexually oriented<strong>of</strong>fense was a felony, then failureto comply is a felony in the fifthdegree. If the underlying sexuallyoriented <strong>of</strong>fense was amisdemeanor, then failure tocomply is a misdemeanor <strong>of</strong> thefirst degree. Penalties not known.Oklahoma<strong>Offender</strong>s incarcerated in <strong>State</strong> prison registerthrough prison staff prior to release. <strong>Sex</strong><strong>of</strong>fenders who receive probation or who move intothe <strong>State</strong> register with their local probation andparole <strong>of</strong>fice. Both areas <strong>of</strong> the DOC forward theinformation to the SOR unit.Yes. A DNAsample iscollected aspart <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Sex</strong><strong>Offender</strong>Registryprogram.Yes. Oklahoma has address validation, annually formost registrants, but every 90 days forpredators/habitual <strong>of</strong>fenders. SOR unit sends outnonforwardable notification letters to both groups.Upon receipt <strong>of</strong> the address verification letter, the<strong>of</strong>fender has 10 days to verify his address in personwith his local law enforcement agency. The localagency returns the signed verification form to theDOC.Partially. The system automaticallygenerates a monthly list <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenders to benotified, and basic notification notice is inthe system. Filling in the specifics--name,address, etc.-- is done manually. (In FY1999, DOC expects to bring a completelynew <strong>Offender</strong> System online; it will furtherautomate this and other aspects <strong>of</strong> SOR.)Felony, punishable by up to 5years in prison and/or a fine <strong>of</strong> upto $5,000.
Appendix 4: Operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998Source(s) <strong>of</strong> InformationValidation and Reregistration Procedures<strong>State</strong>: Source for Initial Information on <strong>Offender</strong> DNA Sample <strong>State</strong> SOR Proactively Notifies Registrants SOR Notification Automated Penalties for NoncomplianceOregonThe Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections (DOC), Probation& Parole or District Attorney (for bench probation)conduct initial registration, entering <strong>of</strong>fender dataelectronically into the SOR on Oregon's LawEnforcement Data System (LEDS). While the<strong>of</strong>fender is under supervision, corrections <strong>of</strong>ficialsupdate records as necessary. (Oregon DOC had"<strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Network" <strong>of</strong> specializedprobation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficers.) <strong>Offender</strong>s no longerunder supervision or from out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> registerdirectly with Oregon <strong>State</strong> Police.No.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, updating <strong>of</strong> address records andannual validation is done by the <strong>of</strong>fender'sprobation or parole <strong>of</strong>ficer as long as the <strong>of</strong>fender isunder correctional supervision. Only those<strong>of</strong>fenders not subject to supervision or moving infrom out <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> are the responsibility <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong>Police SOR which requires registrants to reportannually to a police agency to reregister and verifyaddresses. These procedures are in transitionduring Spring, 1998.Not applicable as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. New proceduresare not known.Failure to complete initialregistration is a class C felony.Failure to complete annualreregistration is a class Amisdemeanor. Failure to notify<strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> change <strong>of</strong> address is aclass C felony if the original sexconviction was for a felony, and aclass A misdemeanor if theoriginal conviction was for amisdemeanor.PennsylvaniaCompleted paper registration forms are sent to<strong>State</strong> Police for SOR from correctional facilities,probation and parole <strong>of</strong>fices, and Pennsylvania<strong>State</strong> Police Stations. SOR unit both verifies andenters data manually.No.Yes. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, notification notices are sent outannually for sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders, every 90 days for<strong>Sex</strong>ually Violent Predators.Yes. Letters, reports and fliers areautomatically generated by the currentsystem.Felony <strong>of</strong> the third degreeRhode Island<strong>Offender</strong>'s signed Notification <strong>of</strong> Duty to Registersent to SOR from relevant corrections <strong>of</strong>ficials.<strong>Offender</strong>'s residential registration, photo andfingerprints sent by local law enforcement to SORand <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> Criminal Identification in Office <strong>of</strong>Attorney General. By late 1999, anticipateelectronic entry <strong>of</strong> registration information directlyinto SOR system by Rhode Island agencies.No.Yes. Attorney General's <strong>of</strong>fice mails nonforwardableverification forms to <strong>of</strong>fender's last registeredaddress. <strong>Offender</strong> must sign and return within 10days <strong>of</strong> receipt. Procedure will be automated andhandled by <strong>State</strong> Police through Rhode Island LawEnforcement Telecommunications System(RILETS) when upgraded SOR becomesoperational.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98, nor as <strong>of</strong> January 1999.However, under the new centralized systembeing mounted on RILETS, verificationnotices will be automatically generatedmonthly by the <strong>State</strong> Police computersystem.Felony punishable by up to 2years in prison and/or a fine <strong>of</strong> upto $2,000. Failure to comply isalso a violation <strong>of</strong> terms <strong>of</strong>release and may result inrevocation or other sanction.South Carolina"Preregistration" information comes from SouthCarolina Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections (SCDC),Department <strong>of</strong> Juvenile <strong>Justice</strong> (DJJ),Department <strong>of</strong> Probation, Parole and PardonServices (PPPS) via automated form to SouthCarolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).SLED ensures entry into SOR and notifies sheriffin county <strong>of</strong> residence. <strong>Offender</strong> must register inperson with sheriff, who takes photo andfingerprints, and transmits hard copies toYes, but not aspart <strong>of</strong> SORprogram.<strong>Offender</strong> DNAsamples arecovered underseparatesection <strong>of</strong> the<strong>State</strong> CriminalCode.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, South Carolina law mandatesannual registration <strong>of</strong> all convicted sex <strong>of</strong>fenderswith the county sheriff in the jurisdiction where the<strong>of</strong>fender resides, but makes such annualregistration the responsibility <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fender.Legislation in process during Spring, 1998, will alsorequire 90-day reregistration for sexually violentpredators.Not applicable.First <strong>of</strong>fense: Misdemeanor witha mandatory 90 daysincarceration; second <strong>of</strong>fense:misdemeanor with a mandatory 1year incarceration; third orsubsequent <strong>of</strong>fenses: felony witha mandatory 5 year incarceration.
Appendix 4: Operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998Source(s) <strong>of</strong> InformationValidation and Reregistration Procedures<strong>State</strong>: Source for Initial Information on <strong>Offender</strong> DNA Sample <strong>State</strong> SOR Proactively Notifies Registrants SOR Notification Automated Penalties for NoncomplianceSouth DakotaTennesseeTexas"Duty to Register" forms are completed by the<strong>of</strong>fender and relevant probation, court services,<strong>State</strong> DOC, or Federal <strong>of</strong>ficials. Original sent toDivision <strong>of</strong> Criminal Investigation (DCI) for entry inSOR. Copies go to applicable local lawenforcement agency, <strong>State</strong>'s attorney, and<strong>of</strong>fender. Original <strong>of</strong> Registration Form sent toDCI, with <strong>of</strong>fender's fingerprints (on FBI card) andphoto. All forms come to DCI in hard copy.Initial information comes from the agencyreleasing the <strong>of</strong>fender to the community:Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections (DOC), Probation orParole, or court services. <strong>Offender</strong> completesand signs (1) Notification <strong>of</strong> Duty to Register and(2) Registration Form which are sent toTennessee <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> Investigation (TBI) wheredata is manually keyed into registry and sent onto FBI. Local law enforcement can access SORdata through the <strong>State</strong> law enforcementtelecommunications network.The Institution releasing an <strong>of</strong>fender to thecommunity (DOC, jail, or Court Services)completes initial registration and written Notice <strong>of</strong>Duty to Register, and sends them to the local lawenforcement agency where the <strong>of</strong>fender willreside. That agency completes registration withthe <strong>of</strong>fender, verifies address, obtains fingerprintsand photo, and submits full package toDepartment <strong>of</strong> Public Safety (DPS) which entersthe data into SOR. The local agency conductsany required school or newspaper notification.DNA sample isnot taken as aformal part <strong>of</strong>SORregistration,but there is aDNA indicatorfield on SORform to note ifthe <strong>State</strong>Forensic Labhas data onfile. Division <strong>of</strong>CriminalInvestigation(DCI) hasresponsibilityfor collectingand filing DNAinformationfrom allpersonsconvicted <strong>of</strong>Yes, but i undera separatelaw.TennesseeCodeAnnotated,Title 40-35-321requires TBI toestablish aDNA databasefor convictedsexual<strong>of</strong>fenders,maintained byForensicServicesYes. A parallelprogram withinDPS focuseson building aDNA database<strong>of</strong> all convictedsexual<strong>of</strong>fenders.Yes. Division <strong>of</strong> Criminal Identification (DCI)conducts direct certified mailing to all registered<strong>of</strong>fenders annually as an address verification audit.It must be signed by <strong>of</strong>fender and returned within 10days. All registered <strong>of</strong>fenders are also required tovalidate addresses annually with the localregistering agency by filling out a reregistration orupdate form. Registered <strong>of</strong>fenders have 10 days tonotify local law enforcement <strong>of</strong> change <strong>of</strong> addressby completing an update form.Yes. Every 90 days, TBI sends, by certified mail,return receipt requested, a nonforwardableVerification and Monitoring Form to all registered<strong>of</strong>fenders. Registrants must sign it and return it toTBI headquarters within 10 days.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, <strong>of</strong>fenders are responsible forpersonally verifying their addresses annually withthe local law enforcement agency where they reside(every 90 days for those with 2 convictions forsexually violent crimes). Procedural requirementsfor verification are at the discretion <strong>of</strong> the localagency. DPS provides sample forms.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought for this purpose.)Yes.Not applicable.First <strong>of</strong>fense is a class 1misdemeanor, punishable by upto 1 year in jail and up to $1,000fine. Any subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense is aclass 6 felony, punishable by upto 2 years in prison and a fine <strong>of</strong>up to $2,000. Penalties fornoncompliance with initialregistration requirements andreregistration requirements arethe same.First <strong>of</strong>fense - Class Amisdemeanor, punishable by notless than 180 days in county jail.Subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense - Class Efelony. Revocation <strong>of</strong> anyprobation, parole, or otheralternative to incarceration.Penalties not known.<strong>State</strong> jail felony, may result inrevocation and reincarceration.Range <strong>of</strong> penalties not known.
Appendix 4: Operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998Source(s) <strong>of</strong> InformationValidation and Reregistration Procedures<strong>State</strong>: Source for Initial Information on <strong>Offender</strong> DNA Sample <strong>State</strong> SOR Proactively Notifies Registrants SOR Notification Automated Penalties for NoncomplianceUtahInformation comes from the warden <strong>of</strong> a prison orconfinement facility to the SOR, from sentencingcourt to probation & parole <strong>of</strong>fice and then toSOR, or from local sheriff to probation & parole<strong>of</strong>fice and then to SOR. Data from the courts andlaw enforcement comes in hard copy. Probation& parole <strong>of</strong>fices are assuming responsibility forfingerprints and photos <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenders as they arereleased to community.No.Yes. SOR sends address verification notices, asdirected by Utah <strong>State</strong> Code, to registrants.<strong>Offender</strong>s must register annually and again within10 days <strong>of</strong> every change <strong>of</strong> address with theprobation & parole <strong>of</strong>fice responsible for jurisdiction<strong>of</strong> residence. For lifetime parolees (sexually violentpredators), address verification is required every 60days.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (Utah reports plans toautomate this process no later than 4thquarter 1999,)Class A misdemeanor, carrying aterm <strong>of</strong> incarceration <strong>of</strong> not lessthan 90 days and also at leastone year <strong>of</strong> probation.VermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaCourt submits initial registration data from<strong>of</strong>fender to Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety'sVermont Criminal Information Center (VCIC)immediately on conviction and submits convictionrecord within 10 days <strong>of</strong> sentencing. Prior to an<strong>of</strong>fender's release, the Department <strong>of</strong> Correctionsnotifies the <strong>of</strong>fender <strong>of</strong> Duty to Register, notifiesparole <strong>of</strong>ficer, and updates and adds to SOR dataat VCIC. Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety/VCIC willthen notify FBI.At conviction, the court remands the <strong>of</strong>fender tothe local law enforcement agency whichcompletes registration, fingerprints, and photoand mails hard copy to Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong>Police (DSP). The DOC, sheriff or jailadministrator updates data prior to an <strong>of</strong>fender'srelease and mail hard copy to DSP. Localagencies also mails hard copy on out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong><strong>of</strong>fenders, address changes, and reregistrations.(FY'98 NSOR-AP funds sought to flag SORregistrants in DOC databases to raiseThe Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections (DOC) registers<strong>of</strong>fenders prior to release with the sheriff in county<strong>of</strong> residence and with the Washington <strong>State</strong>Patrol (WSP) for SOR. The <strong>of</strong>fender confirmsinformation with the sheriff on release, and thesheriff submits photo, fingerprints, etc. to WSP.(FY'98 NSOR-AP support sought to link DOC,community corrections, and law enforcement toenhance information sharing and <strong>of</strong>fendermonitoring.)As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, if an <strong>of</strong>fender is incarcerated, DOCfaxes data to both the SOR and the <strong>State</strong> Policewhere the <strong>of</strong>fender will reside, prior to his release.If the <strong>of</strong>fender is o probation, it is responsibility <strong>of</strong>his probation <strong>of</strong>ficer to ensure he is registeredand SOR is notified. Hard copy forms are sent toCriminal Identification <strong>Bureau</strong>. (Under legislationeffective 6/98, information will come at time <strong>of</strong>conviction from supervising criminal justiceauthority, and be updated at prerelease fromconfinement.)No.No.NoNot as part <strong>of</strong>the SORprogram.However, as <strong>of</strong>7/96, allpersonsconvicted inWest Virginia<strong>of</strong> violentcrimes and sexcrimes areplaced in aCODIS DNAdatabase. (As<strong>of</strong> 11/98, thereare 2,200names in theYes. Vermont Criminal Information Center (VCIC)annually sends each registered <strong>of</strong>fender an addressverification form letter which <strong>of</strong>fender mustcomplete and return to VCIC within 10 days.<strong>Offender</strong>s designated sexually violent predatorsmust verify addresses every 90 days.Yes. DSP SOR computer system automaticallycalculates appropriate reregistration date andproduces reregistration notice. Forms sent via"restricted delivery," so only the <strong>of</strong>fender can signfor and receive them. Reregistration forms requireinked thumbprints done by any local lawenforcement agency or DPS. (FY'98 NSOR-APapplication seeks support to flag SOR registrants inprobation/parole databases and generate noticesthere when reregistrations are due.)Yes. As <strong>of</strong> 3/98, Washington required annualaddress verification and reregistration, andWashington <strong>State</strong> Patrol is responsible fornotification <strong>of</strong> registrants.Yes. SOR generates a letter with a reregistrationcard annually for sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders, every 90 daysfor sexually violent predators. The <strong>of</strong>fender mustpersonally take the card to the local <strong>State</strong> Policedetachment within 10 days. The <strong>State</strong> Police phonethe postal service to verify address, update recordsand may rephotograph. They also do oneunannounced verification visit to each <strong>of</strong>fender.No. Generating <strong>of</strong>fender addressverification letters is a substantially manualprocess. (FY'98 NSOR-AP funds sought forautomation <strong>of</strong> this process)Yes. Reregistration notification automated,programmatically generates letter andautomatically generates listing <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenderswho fail to reregister. Notification <strong>of</strong> failureor queries to other agencies are nowmanual. (FY'98 NSOR-AP applicationseeks support to automate (1) notification<strong>of</strong> DPS Field Operations <strong>Bureau</strong> and (2)query to Department <strong>of</strong> Motor Vehicles filesfor all <strong>of</strong>fenders who fail to reregister.)No.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.First <strong>of</strong>fense - imprisonment fornot more than 2 years or a fine <strong>of</strong>not more than $1,000 or both.Second and subsequent <strong>of</strong>fenses- imprisonment <strong>of</strong> not more than3 years or a fine <strong>of</strong> not more than$5,000 or both.Class 1 misdemeanor forindividuals convicted <strong>of</strong> a "sex<strong>of</strong>fense" and a Class 6 felony forindividuals convicted <strong>of</strong> a"sexually violent <strong>of</strong>fense."Penalties not known.Class C felony if the underlyingconviction was for a Class Afelony <strong>of</strong>fense. Otherwise, agross misdemeanor. Penaltiesnot known.First <strong>of</strong>fense is misdemeanor,punishable by fine <strong>of</strong> $250.00 to$10,000, or imprisonment for notmore than 1 year, or both.Subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense, or any<strong>of</strong>fense for those with lifetimeregistration, is a felony, requiringimprisonment for 1 to 5 years.
Appendix 4: Operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> <strong>Registries</strong>, April 1998Source(s) <strong>of</strong> InformationValidation and Reregistration Procedures<strong>State</strong>: Source for Initial Information on <strong>Offender</strong> DNA Sample <strong>State</strong> SOR Proactively Notifies Registrants SOR Notification Automated Penalties for NoncomplianceWisconsinWyomingThe <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Program (SORP) isrun by the Wisconsin Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections(DOC). Initial registration is submitted followingrelease from prison or jail or directly fromsupervising field agents to DOC. The long rangeplan is to decentralize the data entry function (forboth initial registration and changes <strong>of</strong>addresses/information) to the supervising agentfor those <strong>of</strong>fenders on active field supervision toachieve more timely, automated entry.Information comes from <strong>of</strong>fender's registrationwith local sheriff in jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> residence and issent in hard copy, with photo and fingerprint card,to Division <strong>of</strong> Criminal Investigation (DCI) <strong>of</strong> the<strong>State</strong> Attorney General's Office. DCI reimbursescounties $15 for each complete sex <strong>of</strong>fenderregistration packet received. No prereleasenotification required from Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections (DOC) to DCI or to local lawenforcement.Yes.Registrationform has datafield indicatingif DNA sampleis required andhas beentaken.No.Yes. DOC is required to mail nonforwardableannual reregistration notices to all regularregistrants and send notices every 90 days topersons committed under <strong>Sex</strong>ually Violent Personlaw. Registrants must complete form and submit itto DOC SORP within 10 working days. DOC SORPreviews data and enters it manually into thedatabase. (FY'98 NSOR-AP support sought forportions <strong>of</strong> a multiphase verification system nowbeing designed, to include random mailings, homevisits, employment and DMV record checks.)No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, Wyoming has no validation orreregistration requirement. A bill introduced but notacted on in the Wyoming legislature in 1998-- andexpected to be reintroduced in 1999-- wouldmandate address verification.In process. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98 programming for thisfunction was unfinished. First 3,000 annualregistration letters were generated andmailed in March 1998. (FY '98 NSOR-APfunds sought to automate identification <strong>of</strong>noncompliant cases, capture and transmitthis and other contact information, andgenerate reports for prosecution--as part <strong>of</strong>the multiphase verification system cited inpreceding section.)Not applicable.Misdemeanor, punishable by upto 9 months imprisonment or afine <strong>of</strong> up to $10,000 or both.First <strong>of</strong>fense - highmisdemeanor, punishable by afine <strong>of</strong> up to $750, imprisonmentfor not more than 1 year or both.Subsequent violations - a felonypunishable by a fine <strong>of</strong> up to$1,000, imprisonment for notmore than 2 years, or both.
Appendix 5: Dissemination <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Information, April 1998<strong>State</strong>:To Law Enforcement and Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>AgenciesTo Organizations Serving Children, Elderly, and theMentally IllProcedures for Public AccessInternet WebsiteAlabamaAll law enforcement or criminal justice agencieswith access to criminal history information haveaccess to sex <strong>of</strong>fenders information throughAlabama Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Information Center(ACJIC). For sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders qualifying forcommunity notification, Alabama Dept. <strong>of</strong> PublicSafety (DPS) sends a "flier" containing photo anddetailed information to the local law enforcementagency, which duplicates fliers and mails toeveryone within specified geographic area.As <strong>of</strong> April, 1998, there are no specified procedures foraffirmative notification to schools or organizations otherthan community notification requirements outlined inthe following section.When an <strong>of</strong>fender qualifies for community notification(convicted <strong>of</strong> rape, sodomy, sexual torture, sexualabuse, child sexual abuse and incest when victim under18 and <strong>of</strong>fender over 20), fliers with the <strong>of</strong>fender'sphoto are mailed to everyone living within 1,000 feet <strong>of</strong>his home (in cities), 1,500 ft. in towns, and 2,000ft. inrural areas. Citizens may review fliers at local lawenforcement agencies.Not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. AnInternet website for thesex <strong>of</strong>fender registry wasproposed in legislation inprocess in Alabamalegislature in Spring,1998, and subsequentlyimplemented.AlaskaArizonaLists <strong>of</strong> 1) registered <strong>of</strong>fenders, 2) unregistered<strong>of</strong>fenders, and 3) noncompliant registered<strong>of</strong>fenders are mailed monthly to policedepartments. Procedures are in process to usee-mail to send the lists. Criminal justice agencieswith online access to Alaska Public SafetyInformation Network can get sex <strong>of</strong>fenderdata/status in response to a "person query."Agencies with access to the Internet can queryand sort SORCR data by geographic location andview mugshots.Dissemination is through the Arizona Criminal<strong>Justice</strong> Information System (ACJIS) on criminalhistory query. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, detailed information onan <strong>of</strong>fender, his risk assessment, and <strong>of</strong>fensesummary is maintained by the <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>iling and Notification Unit for use by/with locallaw enforcement in community notificationprogram.No report <strong>of</strong> special or proactive notification <strong>of</strong> thesegroups (see Procedures for Public Access).Arizona community notification program focuses on"neighborhoods" at risk, rather than specificorganizations or victim types. There is a <strong>State</strong>-levelCommunity Notification Coordinator, but local lawenforcement agency determines notification level, andgeographic "neighborhood," based on review <strong>of</strong> RiskAssessment. Level 1 (low risk) requires minimalnotification; level 2 (medium risk) gives local agencywide discretion; level 3 (high risk) requires extensivenotification within "neighborhood" at risk.Public access is provided through the Internet site,which currently provides information and photos on<strong>of</strong>fenders who have registered. (Proposed legislationwould expand the items <strong>of</strong> information provided, andinclude information on <strong>of</strong>fenders who should haveregistered but are in noncompliance.) Public may alsoobtain information from local police stations, and mayreceive hard copy report(s) on individual sex <strong>of</strong>fender(s)through the SORCR <strong>of</strong>fice upon individual request(s).As <strong>of</strong> April, 1998, there is no automatic public access toSOR information. Each sheriff's <strong>of</strong>fice keeps anotebook on <strong>of</strong>fenders in that jurisdiction. Citizens mayask to see file, usually have to show need; access is atthe discretion <strong>of</strong> the law enforcement agency, with a logkept <strong>of</strong> who views the file.Yes, began June, 1997;now averaging over1,200 queries per day.No. However, legislationto fund an Internet site toprovide information on allsexual <strong>of</strong>fenders in theArizona Registry (exceptfor public indecency<strong>of</strong>fenders) had passedArizona Senate and wasmoving to the House inSpring, 1998.ArkansasDissemination is through the statewide ArkansasCrime Information Center (ACIC) network, alldata provided on the <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> RegistrationForm (SORF) and entered into the SOR isavailable to all law enforcement agencies withinthe <strong>State</strong>.Community notification is conducted by local lawenforcement in accordance with guidelines developedby the Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic ViolenceCommission. Notification to organizations, schools andinstitutions is made for <strong>of</strong>fenders considered medium(level 2) or high (level 3) risk.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, there are no procedures for public access toinformation from the central <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registrysystem. As noted, community notification is conductedby local law enforcement; in some cases schools maynotify parents <strong>of</strong> information received from a local lawenforcement agency.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. ACIChomepage subsequentlymounted information onthe SOR legislation andstatistics by county, butno information onindividuals.CaliforniaSOR information is available to all California lawenforcement and criminal justice agenciesthrough California Law EnforcementTelecommunications System (CLETS) or to thosewith access to Violent Crime Information Network(VCIN) workstations. Out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> agencies gothrough criminal history query.Notification is responsibility <strong>of</strong> local law enforcement.Legislation specifies the conditions for limitednotification to organizations or specific individuals or forbroader public advisories/notification on high-risk sex<strong>of</strong>fenders.California has a CD-ROM <strong>of</strong> serious and high-risksexual <strong>of</strong>fenders, and operates a 900 phone number forinformation on SOR. Adults residing in California (otherthan convicted sex <strong>of</strong>fenders) may view CD-ROM at alocal sheriff's <strong>of</strong>fice (names <strong>of</strong> those viewing CD aremaintained for 5 years.)No.
Appendix 5: Dissemination <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Information, April 1998<strong>State</strong>:To Law Enforcement and Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>AgenciesTo Organizations Serving Children, Elderly, and theMentally IllProcedures for Public AccessInternet WebsiteColoradoInformation from the <strong>State</strong>'s electronic SOR isavailable to all Colorado law enforcement andcriminal justice agencies online through theColorado Crime Information Center (CCIC).Out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> agencies may send an NLETS AMmessage for a search <strong>of</strong> the registry.Notification is the responsibility <strong>of</strong> local lawenforcement agencies which may notify "for reasons <strong>of</strong>public protection." As <strong>of</strong> April 1998, legislation does notmandate affirmative notification to specificorganizations or institutions.Public has access to information on sexual <strong>of</strong>fendersonly through the local law enforcement agency where<strong>of</strong>fender is currently registered. In Colorado, the SORinformation is considered a public record.No.ConnecticutDelawareUnder the old law, Registry information wasavailable only to law enforcement agencies forlaw enforcement purposes. Because, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98,registries were maintained at the local level, eachagency had information only on its ownjurisdiction, but could query other jurisdictions asnecessary. Under new law effective 10/01/98, theRegistry is accessible for query by lawenforcement personnel via Connecticut On LineLaw Enforcement CommunicationsTeleprocessing (COLLECT) and data will beprovided to FBI.Text information from SOR is available throughDelaware Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Information System(CJIS), accessible to all criminal justice agenciesin Delaware. Fingerprints are maintained in the<strong>State</strong>'s central AFIS and interfaced to CJIS.There is no central mugshot capability as <strong>of</strong> 4/98;most agencies take Polaroids and maintain theirown mugshot files. A new law, signed 4/21/98,requires that SOR registrants be identified by a"Y" on their driver's licenses, with designationexplained on back <strong>of</strong> license.Under the law, notification to schools or otherinstitutions was not addressed. At local level, targeted,limited notification (such as a school) might beconducted. Under new law effective 10/01/98,Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety (DPS), any <strong>State</strong> policetroop or local law enforcement agency is authorized tonotify any government agency, organization, orindividual <strong>of</strong> registration information when it believesnotification is necessary for public or individual safety.See also, Procedures for Public AccessNotification <strong>of</strong> organizations is the responsibility <strong>of</strong> thelocal law enforcement agency where the <strong>of</strong>fenderresides, based on a Risk Assessment performed by the<strong>State</strong> Attorney General's Office. For Tier Two(moderate risk) and Tier Three (high risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders, thelaw requires "Community Organization Alert" toorganizations serving children or women located inclose proximity to the <strong>of</strong>fender's residence or places hevisits regularly. <strong>State</strong> Police may be involved only whenno local agency has jurisdiction.Under old law, SOR is public record pursuant to FOIA,but is available only through a local police departmentor resident <strong>State</strong> police troop. Under law effective10/01/98, SOR information is posted on Internet. Also,SOR data, as a public record, must be accessiblethrough DPS during normal business hours, andthrough local law enforcement agencies and <strong>State</strong>police troops for <strong>of</strong>fenders in their jurisdictions.Guidelines for community notification have beenrecommended by a statutorily established committeeAs <strong>of</strong> April '98, the only public access to SORinformation is through the notification program, TierTwo <strong>of</strong>fenders require a "Community OrganizationAlert", Tier Three <strong>of</strong>fenders require both "CommunityOrganization Alert" and "Community Notification,"targeted to a defined community. Law enforcementagencies also have discretion to notify any citizen abouta specific <strong>of</strong>fender who, they believe, poses a risk tothat citizen. (See also Law Enforcement Column onnew driver's license designation.)As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, no Internetwebsite. As <strong>of</strong> January1, 1999, an Internetwebsite with SORinformation becameoperational on <strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong>Connecticut, Department<strong>of</strong> Public Safetyhomepage.No. No SOR data onDelaware website as <strong>of</strong>4/98. (FY '98 NSOR-APfunds sought to mountSOR data, includingphotos, on <strong>State</strong> website,but for access only bylaw enforcement andcriminal justice agencies,not by the generalpublic.)District <strong>of</strong>ColumbiaSOR staff sends <strong>of</strong>fenders' case jacket (hardcopy) to <strong>Sex</strong> Branch which notifies Commander<strong>of</strong> police district where <strong>of</strong>fender resides, andcoordinates any community notification(constrained by lack <strong>of</strong> risk assessments, seenext sections.) When <strong>Sex</strong> Branch isdecentralized in reorganization, theseresponsibilities are expected to devolve to SORunit. (FY '98 NSOR-AP funds sought forinfrastructure to make SOR database availableelectronically to authorized users on MetropolitanPolice Department Network.)As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, there were no formal procedures fornotification <strong>of</strong> schools or youth organizations. District <strong>of</strong>Columbia law permits community or organizationalnotification only for <strong>of</strong>fenders with risk classifications <strong>of</strong>level 2 (moderate) or 3 (high), as determined by arecommendation <strong>of</strong> an advisory council <strong>of</strong> experts tothe court. As <strong>of</strong> 1/21/99, only 5 registrants have riskclassifications. (FY'98 NSOR-AP plans includedeveloping a database <strong>of</strong> organizations that qualify fornotification.)As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, there is no public access to SORinformation. Community notification procedures arebeing developed by the police department andinteragency task group to reflect new legislation anddepartment reorganization. As noted, communitynotification is constrained by a small number <strong>of</strong>registrants with risk assessments and classified risklevels. (See preceding section.) Without a formal riskassessment and classified risk level, the <strong>of</strong>fender mustbe treated as a Level 1 (low risk).No. No Internet websiteas <strong>of</strong> 4/98. There hasbeen some discussion <strong>of</strong>a website under the newlegislation, but nodecision has been made.
Appendix 5: Dissemination <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Information, April 1998<strong>State</strong>:To Law Enforcement and Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>AgenciesTo Organizations Serving Children, Elderly, and theMentally IllProcedures for Public AccessInternet WebsiteFloridaGeorgiaFlorida Department <strong>of</strong> Law Enforcement (FDLE)enters sexual <strong>of</strong>fender and predator data intoFlorida Crime Information Center (FCIC) "hotfiles" accessible to all <strong>State</strong> law enforcementpersonnel. Teletype notice is sent to all lawenforcement agencies in <strong>of</strong>fender's county <strong>of</strong>residence. When notified by Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections (DC) or Highway Safety & MotorVehicles (DHSMV) <strong>of</strong> change <strong>of</strong> address, FDLEtransmits it to law enforcement agencies in newand former counties <strong>of</strong> residence and updatesFCIC hot file.When the Georgia Crime Information Centerenters or updates information in the <strong>Sex</strong>uallyViolent <strong>Offender</strong> Registry (SVOR), itautomatically triggers a notice to the sheriff <strong>of</strong> an<strong>of</strong>fender's county <strong>of</strong> residence (as well as noticeto FBI). The information is available to other lawenforcement and criminal justice agenciesthrough criminal history query.Law enforcement and criminal justice agenciescan access SOR data through searches <strong>of</strong>criminal history files maintained by the HawaiiCriminal <strong>Justice</strong> Data Center (HCJDC).Organizational notification is a local responsibility. Forthose classified as "sexual predators" (determined by acourt finding, based on type and/or number <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fenses), Sheriff or Chief Law Enforcement Officer <strong>of</strong>the jurisdiction where the predator will reside is requiredto notify the public (and organizations) "in a mannerdeemed appropriate." For other registered sexual<strong>of</strong>fenders, notification is at the discretion <strong>of</strong> the locallaw enforcement agency.Organizational notification is the responsibility <strong>of</strong>, and atthe discretion <strong>of</strong>, the local sheriff. (A 1997 <strong>State</strong>Attorney General's opinion states that sheriff mustrelease relevant information for <strong>of</strong>fenders classified assexually violent predators, but has the authority todetermine the specific information to be released andthe manner <strong>of</strong> dissemination.)Public has access through FDLE Internet Website,, through toll-free phone line(1-888-357-7332), or through fliers/leaflets produced forcommunity notification on sexual predators.Public access is at the discretion <strong>of</strong> the local sheriff.Legislation states that the sheriff "shall release relevantinformation collected under this Code section that isnecessary to protect the public . . ." and stipulates"nothing herein shall prevent any sheriff from postingthis information in any public building." A number <strong>of</strong>sheriffs have posted information <strong>of</strong> sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders intheir jurisdictions on their Internet websites.Yes.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(FY'98 NSOR-APapplication stated thatGeorgia planned a site;as <strong>of</strong> 9/98 a site hasbeen mounted.HawaiiIdahoIllinoisText content <strong>of</strong> SOR available online to allcriminal justice agencies with access to the IdahoLaw Enforcement Telecommunications System(ILETS). When law enforcement <strong>of</strong>ficer makes adriver's license inquiry or wanted person inquiry(<strong>State</strong> or National), ILETS will cross-checkautomated SOR database. (FY'98 NSOR-APapplication seeks support for series <strong>of</strong> seminarsfor the criminal justice community on registration,reporting, and access requirements <strong>of</strong> the newprogram.)SOR information is available online, 24 hours perday, to every Illinois law enforcement agencythrough the Illinois Law Enforcement AgenciesData System (LEADS). The status <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fender(registered, not registered, conditions <strong>of</strong>parole/probation, etc.) is immediately available toany agency conducting routine query, includingtraffic stops.Public information on registered sex <strong>of</strong>fenders isavailable to such organizations at the HCJDC <strong>of</strong>ficeand main county police stations.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, no organizational notification. Effective7/1/98 Department <strong>of</strong> Law Enforcement (DLE) makesaffirmative notification to the Departments <strong>of</strong> Educationand Health & Welfare and issues quarterly pressreleases on <strong>of</strong>fenders in noncompliant status. Also,schools, organizations serving youth, women, orvulnerable populations have free public access tostatewide lists and individual inquiries. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds asked to inform educators and generalpublic about access to/use <strong>of</strong> registry data.)Illinois <strong>State</strong> Police (ISP) quarterly provide lists <strong>of</strong> sex<strong>of</strong>fenders to all schools, child care facilities, and theIllinois Department <strong>of</strong> Children and Family Services.Local law enforcement agencies developed lists <strong>of</strong> localgroups that serve children and make sex <strong>of</strong>fenderinformation available to them. By administrative rule,each law enforcement agency must select a liaison toassist schools, child care facilities, youth groups, andthe public regarding access and use <strong>of</strong> SORinformation.Hawaii's legislation specifies the specific items <strong>of</strong> SORdata to be accessible to public. Public recordregistration data is currently available at the policedepartment <strong>of</strong> the county where the <strong>of</strong>fender lives andat Hawaii Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Data Center (HCJDC). Thisinformation is also integrated into the Criminal HistoryPublic Access facility, which can be used by thegeneral public for background checks via varioussearch options.Public has access to SOR information under Idaho'sopen records law. Citizen may inquire whether anindividual is a registered sex <strong>of</strong>fender, by submitting awritten inquiry to the <strong>State</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> LawEnforcement (DLE), including the subject's name anddate <strong>of</strong> birth or address. Effective 7/1/98, public accesswill be expanded. Citizens can request lists <strong>of</strong>registrants by zip code or county for $5.00 per queryand can make requests through either DLE or the localsheriff.The local law enforcement "liaison" assists the public inaccess and use <strong>of</strong> SOR information when an <strong>of</strong>fenderis identified as working or residing in circumstancesthat might compromise public safety. ISP operates anautomated victim notification program (at victim'srequest, he/she is notified <strong>of</strong> address changes, death <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fender, etc.) Law enforcement agencies havediscretion to provide SOR information to any person orentity likely to encounter the <strong>of</strong>fender.No.No.No, not on a <strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong>Illinois website. Cook,Lake, DuPage and KaneCounties post their listson the Internet.Legislation is pendingwhich would post the<strong>State</strong> list on the Internet.
Appendix 5: Dissemination <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Information, April 1998<strong>State</strong>:To Law Enforcement and Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>AgenciesTo Organizations Serving Children, Elderly, and theMentally IllProcedures for Public AccessInternet WebsiteIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaSOR data is available to <strong>State</strong> law enforcementand criminal justice agencies in response toqueries, but is not on a computerized networkdirectly accessible to law enforcement agencies.Agencies also may obtain copies <strong>of</strong> the updatessent to schools and youth organizations.Information reflects all four databases: DOCdatabase and prosecutors' database, both1988-1994; <strong>State</strong> Police database, 1929-1994;and Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Institute (CJI) database,1994-present.SOR data from the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety(DPS) is directly accessible to all lawenforcement and criminal justice agencies in the<strong>State</strong> having access to "Iowa On-line Warrantsand Articles System" (IOWA System.)As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, SOR unit conducts notification to lawenforcement agencies and prosecutor's <strong>of</strong>ficesfor <strong>of</strong>fender noncompliance with notice <strong>of</strong>address change or reregistration. When work onSOR "hot file" is complete (late 1998), all Kansascriminal justice agencies will have full access toSOR data.SOR data is directly accessible to all criminaljustice agencies that are members <strong>of</strong> the LawInformation Network <strong>of</strong> Kentucky (LINK) whichprovides access to <strong>State</strong> "hot files", NCIC,NLETS, and NOAA. While most agencies inpopulation centers have LINK connectivity, manysmall or rural agencies do not. SOR unitdisseminates to these agencies by mail.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, the Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> Police notifiesother law enforcement agencies <strong>of</strong> SOR data bymail and responds to specific queries, but locallaw enforcement does not have direct access tothe information. (FY NSOR-AP funds sought fordata processing support in order to link local lawenforcement to the Registry through the existingLouisiana Law Enforcement Network, and to fundthe Louisiana Supreme Court to provide thecapability for the judiciary and law enforcementto query the Registry directly.)SOR data and all updates are sent (hard copy) to allpublic and private schools, the Indiana Family andSocial Services Administration and their licensees (e.g.,group homes), and to agencies that work with childrenand request copies. SOR unit also places copies in allpublic county libraries. This information contains allfour databases. Since July 1, 1994, the Criminal<strong>Justice</strong> Institute (CJI) has made SOR informationavailable on a computer diskette.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, Iowa had no required notificationprocedures for organizations serving children, theelderly or the mentally ill. Legislation to be effective7/1/98 states that, for registrants classified "at risk,"affirmative public notification may include "notification<strong>of</strong> agencies or organizations in the community in whichthe registrant lives, is employed or attends school..."Under both original and amended legislation, <strong>of</strong>fenderreceives prior notice <strong>of</strong> any public notification plans andmay appeal.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, affirmative notification to schools andorganizations is the responsibility <strong>of</strong> local lawenforcement.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, no affirmative notification to schools or otherorganizations. New legislation to be effective mid-1998,modeled after "Megan's Law," requires evaluation <strong>of</strong> allsex <strong>of</strong>fenders and their classification as low, medium,or high risk; it authorizes dissemination <strong>of</strong> informationon both moderate and high risk <strong>of</strong>fenders to schoolsand agencies such as daycare centers and otherorganizations dealing with children, as well as to victimadvocacy groups.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, affirmative notification <strong>of</strong> schools andorganizations is at the discretion <strong>of</strong> local lawenforcement agency where the registrant resides. Also,community notification provisions require the <strong>of</strong>fenderto give notice <strong>of</strong> the crime for which he was convicted,and his name and address to the superintendent <strong>of</strong> theschool district where he will reside, who in turn, informsprincipals <strong>of</strong> all schools within a one mile radius <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fender's address and principals <strong>of</strong> other schools ashe deems appropriate.SOR data is available in hard copy in public librariesand on the <strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong> Indiana website on the Internet.Since 7/1/94, it has been made available on computerdisk. SOR data available to the public does not includestreet addresses, but does reflect all four databases.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, public access is limited to a query to localsheriff about a specific individual; name & addressgiven by questioner must match SOR data for sheriff torelease information. Also, affirmative public notificationby local law enforcement requires prior authorization byIowa DPS. Effective 7/1/98, citizens may request, fromsheriff or police, a list <strong>of</strong> all registrants in countyclassified as "at risk." Criminal justice agencies mayinitiate affirmative notification based on riskclassification.The general public has access to information throughan Internet website; may also inspect registrationrecords at a local sheriff's <strong>of</strong>fice or at the Kansas<strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> Investigation. (Date <strong>of</strong> specific <strong>of</strong>fensesdetermine whether <strong>of</strong>fender's registration information isa public record.)As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, virtually no general public access. Newlegislation patterned after "Megan's Law," however,stipulates that the general public is to receiveinformation on sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders classified as "high risk"(meeting the Federal definition <strong>of</strong> a "sexual predator".)Kentucky <strong>State</strong> Police plan an Internet website with thisinformation. Kentucky Department for Libraries andArchives plans to provide free Internet access at asmany as possible <strong>of</strong> the 187 libraries within the <strong>State</strong>.Citizens may make a public records inquiry through thelocal law enforcement agencies or the Registry inwriting, in person, or via telephone, and Louisiana hasa 1-800 number for information on the Registry. Also,community notification provisions require the <strong>of</strong>fenderto give notice <strong>of</strong> the crime <strong>of</strong> which convicted and hisname and address to every residence or businesswithin a one mile radius in rural areas or three squareblocks in urban/suburban areas, and give otherrequired notices.Yes.No as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (Exceptionwas <strong>of</strong>fenders who usedInternet or electronicmeans to contact victimsand were classified "atrisk." As <strong>of</strong> 7/1/98,information on all<strong>of</strong>fenders convicted onor after that date andclassified "at risk" will bemade available to publicon the Internet.)Yes, operated by Kansas<strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> Investigation(KBI)No as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Awebsite is planned inresponse to newlegislation. The <strong>State</strong>plans a system withsecurity features allowingfor different levels <strong>of</strong>information access, thuspermitting some criminaljustice use.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP applicationrequests support tocreate a web page forthe public and link theweb page to the Registryfor additions and/orupdates.)
Appendix 5: Dissemination <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Information, April 1998<strong>State</strong>:To Law Enforcement and Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>AgenciesTo Organizations Serving Children, Elderly, and theMentally IllProcedures for Public AccessInternet WebsiteMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganAs <strong>of</strong> 4/98, law enforcement agencies are notified<strong>of</strong> SOR information by U.S. mail. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought to make the proposedSOR automated database "web-enabled," toallow direct access over the existing <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>State</strong> Police network to <strong>State</strong> and local criminaljustice agencies, including those <strong>of</strong> PenobscotNation and Passomaquoddy Tribe.)Information made available to <strong>State</strong> criminaljustice agencies by a notation that individual is asex <strong>of</strong>fender placed in the Identification Index(IDENT/INDEX) <strong>of</strong> the Maryland Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>Information Systems (CJIS). Change <strong>of</strong> residencynotices are mailed to appropriate local lawenforcement agencies. (FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to automate the notification <strong>of</strong> localagencies.)SOR information available statewide to lawenforcement and criminal justice agenciesthrough the Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Information Systems(CJIS), reaching more than 600 agenciesthroughout the Commonwealth.SOR data is accessible through LawEnforcement Information Network (LEIN)available to criminal justice agencies statewide.The Central Registry can notify specific agenciesthrough LEIN, and, through LEIN, a patrol <strong>of</strong>ficerinitiating a query receives automatic warning thata subject may be a registered sex <strong>of</strong>fender.Central SOR also provides all local agencies withlistings by zip code <strong>of</strong> registered <strong>of</strong>fenders in theirjurisdictions.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, affirmative notification <strong>of</strong> schools andorganizations is the responsibility <strong>of</strong> local lawenforcement agencies where the <strong>of</strong>fender resides.When a child sexual <strong>of</strong>fender registers with a local lawenforcement agency, the agency is required to notifythe county school superintendent who then notifiesschool principals. The local law enforcement agencymay also notify--as necessary to protect the publicinterest--community organizations, religiousorganizations, or any organization that relates tochildren or youth.Community notification is conducted by local lawenforcement agencies in accordance with guidelinesfrom the <strong>State</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Board (which alsoclassifies <strong>of</strong>fenders). In general, affirmative notificationto schools or youth serving organizations may beconducted for Level II (moderate risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders andmust be conducted for Level III (high risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders.No affirmative notification to organizations as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.Expected to be addressed in amendments in process inthe Michigan legislature during Spring 1998.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, information in Maine <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registryis based on conviction data and is thus considered apublic record, available to citizens through a request toa <strong>State</strong> or local law enforcement agency.In response to a written request (including requester'sname, address, and reason for request), the county'sdesignated local law enforcement agency (DLLEA) isrequired to provide a copy <strong>of</strong> the registration statementfor child sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders and sexually violent predatorsand may provide information on registered <strong>of</strong>fendersand/or sexually violent <strong>of</strong>fenders in the county. DLLEAalso notifies requesting victim(s), parents or guardians<strong>of</strong> minor victims, witnesses or others designated by<strong>State</strong>'s Attorney.Three procedures for public access: 1) written requestto Criminal History Systems Board (CHSB) forinformation on specific individuals, 2) in-person requestat local police department. (If 18 or older and hasreason for query, can get information on (a) whetherspecific individual is a sex <strong>of</strong>fender, (b) whether any sex<strong>of</strong>fenders live or work within 1 mile <strong>of</strong> specific address,or (c) whether any sex <strong>of</strong>fenders live or work on specificstreet, and 3) Community Notification--usually high risk<strong>of</strong>fenders only.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, listings by zip code <strong>of</strong> registered <strong>of</strong>fenderswithin a jurisdiction are available for inspection duringnormal business hours at <strong>State</strong> police posts, local lawenforcement agencies, and sheriff's departments.Agencies may make the listing available throughcomputerized, electronic, or other means. Amendmentsin-process during Spring 1998 will increase publicaccess.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtfor a "web enabled"automated database thatwould provide direct dataaccess to lawenforcementand--separately--directpublic access toinformation on <strong>of</strong>fendersdesignated as predatorsor high risk.)Yes, but informationonly. MarylandDepartment <strong>of</strong> PublicSafety and CorrectionalServices websiteincludes information onsex <strong>of</strong>fender registrationprogram, procedures forrequesting registrantinformation, and links tolegislation and otherrelevant programs, but itdoes not include any<strong>of</strong>fender-specificinformation.No.No. Not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(FY'98 NSOR-AP fundssought to mount SOR onMichigan <strong>State</strong> Policewebsite)
Appendix 5: Dissemination <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Information, April 1998<strong>State</strong>:To Law Enforcement and Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>AgenciesTo Organizations Serving Children, Elderly, and theMentally IllProcedures for Public AccessInternet WebsiteMinnesota<strong>Offender</strong>s are registered through communitycorrections probation <strong>of</strong>ficers or DOC staff. Allsend forms to <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> Criminal Apprehension(BCA) which manages SOR. BCA notifies a locallaw enforcement agency when a released<strong>of</strong>fender is moving to the jurisdiction and asksthat they verify the <strong>of</strong>fender's address. Results <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fender risk assessments are sent to BCA andto the local law enforcement agency. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds sought to provide access toSOR data to <strong>of</strong>ficers inquiring into "hot" files,)Any notification is conducted by local law enforcementagency based on an <strong>of</strong>fender's risk level. (<strong>Offender</strong>'srisk level--for <strong>of</strong>fenders being released from prisononly--is assessed prior to release by expert panelconvened by DOC. Assessments do not include<strong>of</strong>fenders who are put on probation, juvenile <strong>of</strong>fenders,or other <strong>of</strong>fenders with nonprison sentences.)Affirmative notification to schools, youth-servingorganizations, etc., is normally done for Level 2(moderate risk) or Level 3 (high risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders.Minnesota POST developed a model policy oncommunity notification; all law enforcement agenciesare required to have a formal policy. In general, forLevel 1 low risk <strong>of</strong>fenders, information shared only withlaw enforcement, victims and witnesses; for Level 2<strong>of</strong>fenders, schools, daycare centers, or otherorganizations are notified; for Level 3 (high risk)<strong>of</strong>fenders, thorough community notification, includingcommunity meeting, is conducted. DOC provides an<strong>of</strong>fender factsheet with photo.Minnesota Department <strong>of</strong>Public Safety websitehas the legislation,forms, and informationon the Registry program,but does not mountinformation on individual<strong>of</strong>fenders.MississippiMissouriAll SOR information is open to law enforcementagencies, and is made available by mail, fax, orphone, but non electronically, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.The SOR <strong>of</strong>fender list available through theMissouri Uniform Law Enforcement System(MULES) which contains the "hot files" for the<strong>State</strong> and has a direct connection to the CriminalHistory Records System. All criminal justiceagencies in the <strong>State</strong> have access to SOR liststhrough MULES telecommunication network.Agency taking an <strong>of</strong>fender's initial registrationsends data to the <strong>State</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Justice</strong>(DOJ) and to the law enforcement agency for the<strong>of</strong>fender's residence. DOJ notifies local lawenforcement <strong>of</strong> subsequent address changes.Criminal justice agencies have no direct accessto SOR as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. New SOR system will beavailable statewide through the enhancedCriminal <strong>Justice</strong> Information Network (CJIN).As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, there is no affirmative notification requiredto schools or youth serving organizations concerningthe release or residence <strong>of</strong> a convicted sexual <strong>of</strong>fender,but law enforcement agencies are authorized to releaseinformation necessary for public protection.Affirmative notification is a local law enforcementresponsibilityPublic can request access to <strong>State</strong> registry informationor to the information maintained by sheriff's departmentat the local level. Law enforcement agencies areauthorized to release SOR information when therelease is necessary for public protection, and the lawdirects local sheriffs and DPS to "make available to anyperson upon request the name, address, place <strong>of</strong>employment, crime for which convicted, and date <strong>of</strong>conviction for any registrant."Upon request, a local law enforcement agency willprovide a complete list <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenders registered withinthe agency's jurisdiction to any person.No.No. However, FY'98NSOR-AP applicationstates Missouri's interestin both an Internet siteand local touch-screenKiosks to automate<strong>of</strong>fender self-registration.MontanaAll names on the Registry are public criminal justiceinformation. Affirmative organizational and communitynotification is a local responsibility. For Level 2(moderate risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders, law enforcement agenciesmay notify the public, the victim, and "any agency,organization... or group serving persons who havecharacteristics similar to those <strong>of</strong> a previous victim."For Level 3 (high risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders, the notification ismandatory.Community notification is conducted by local lawenforcement, is discretionary for Level 2 <strong>of</strong>fenders andmandatory for Level 3 <strong>of</strong>fenders. <strong>State</strong> DOJ is currentlydeveloping policies for public access to SOR data inconjunction with new policies for public access tocriminal history records.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. However,a website is one optionunder consideration inthe review <strong>of</strong> appropriatepublic access to bothSOR and criminal historyrecords.NebraskaAs <strong>of</strong> 4/98, law enforcement agencies includingIndian Tribes must request any informationdesired from SOR; they have no direct on-lineaccess. (FY'98 NSOR-AP funds sought toprovide direct access through a "shadowdatabase" linked to Nebraska Law EnforcementTelecommunications System [NBLETS]).As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, SOR information is provided to lawenforcement agencies only. Legislation passed in lateSpring <strong>of</strong> 1998 directs <strong>State</strong> Patrol to adopt regulationsfor three levels <strong>of</strong> notification to organizations and thegeneral public, based on an assessment <strong>of</strong> the sexual<strong>of</strong>fender's likelihood <strong>of</strong> becoming a repeat <strong>of</strong>fender.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, information provided to law enforcementagencies only. Legislation passed in late Spring 1998directs the <strong>State</strong> Patrol to adopt procedures forcommunity notification, based on an <strong>of</strong>fender's riskassessment. (See preceding section.) Notificationmethod not yet determined, but face-to-face meetings,media releases, phone notification and contracting withthe private sector are under discussion.No.
Appendix 5: Dissemination <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Information, April 1998<strong>State</strong>:To Law Enforcement and Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>AgenciesTo Organizations Serving Children, Elderly, and theMentally IllProcedures for Public AccessInternet WebsiteNevadaNew HampshireWhen the Central Registry receives a registrationnotice or change <strong>of</strong> address, it notifies the locallaw enforcement agency where the <strong>of</strong>fender willreside (and for change <strong>of</strong> address notifies lawenforcement agencies at both the old and newlocation.) As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, dissemination is by mail orfax only. (FY'98 NSOR-AP funds sought forTRAK-RSO to provide an automated, searchableregistry and electronic communication capabilitywith--and between--local agencies also havingTRAK s<strong>of</strong>tware.)As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, <strong>State</strong> SOR notifies relevant local lawenforcement agencies when the <strong>of</strong>fender hasindicated he plans to move into their jurisdictionor when the <strong>of</strong>fender is in noncompliant status.Local law enforcement agency conducts notification <strong>of</strong>schools and <strong>of</strong> religious and youth organizations likelyto encounter the <strong>of</strong>fender for Tier 2 (moderate risk) andTier 3 (high risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders. All community notificationproceeds under guidelines developed by <strong>State</strong> AttorneyGeneral with input from a <strong>State</strong> Advisory Council.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, New Hampshire law permits a local lawenforcement agency to notify community organizationswhere the <strong>of</strong>fender plans to reside only if the <strong>of</strong>fenderhas been convicted <strong>of</strong> aggravated sexual assaultagainst a child under the age <strong>of</strong> 13. Organizations thatmay be notified include schools, daycare centers, youthgroups, summer camps, libraries, etc. The NewHampshire legislature is considering modifications tothe statute to bring it into compliance with Wetterling,Lychner, and Megan's Law.Citizens may submit by-name queries about individualsto the Central SOR. For Tier 3 (high risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders, thelaw enforcement agency where the <strong>of</strong>fender residesnotifies not only other law enforcement agencies,schools, and youth organizations, but also the public"through means designed to reach members <strong>of</strong> thepublic likely to encounter the sex <strong>of</strong>fender." Additionalprovisions apply for those who committed sexual<strong>of</strong>fenses against minors.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, access to SOR data is limited by statute tolaw enforcement <strong>of</strong>ficials and their authorizeddesignees, with the limited organizational notificationnoted in preceding section. The New Hampshirelegislature is considering modifications to bring thestatute into compliance with Megan's Law, Wetterling,and Pam Lychner amendments.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(FY'98 NSOR-APapplication describesplanned website, usingTRAK imaging capability,to facilitate public accessto SOR.)No.New JerseyNew MexicoNew York<strong>Sex</strong> <strong>of</strong>fender information is maintained by the<strong>State</strong> Police <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> Identification (SBI),and is available to all criminal justice agenciesthat have access to the New Jersey Criminal<strong>Justice</strong> Information System (CJIS) and/or the FBIInterstate Identification Index (III) System.Registered <strong>of</strong>fenders' files in the Master NameIndex (MNI) are flagged, and an <strong>of</strong>ficer can movefrom MNI to the SOR files.All law enforcement and criminal justice agenciesin the <strong>State</strong> have access to SOR data through the<strong>State</strong>'s Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Information System(CJIS), in response to a request for anindividual's criminal history record or in seaches<strong>of</strong> the SOR database. If the central SOR unitreceives notice from an out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> agencyabout an <strong>of</strong>fender moving to New Mexico, unitstaff notify the appropriate local law enforcementagency.Division <strong>of</strong> Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Services (DCJS)mails <strong>of</strong>fender's registration data and photo toagency with jurisdiction over residence andagency that arrested <strong>of</strong>fender; later mails<strong>of</strong>fender's risk level determination to both. DCJSalso mails relevant agencies notice <strong>of</strong> change <strong>of</strong>address or <strong>of</strong> any noncompliance. Agencies canphone queries to SOR and get phone response.(FY'98 NSOR-AP funds sought to develop, on thestatewide police records management system, atracking component for high risk registrants.)Notification <strong>of</strong> low risk <strong>of</strong>fenders is given only tovictim(s) and law enforcement agencies likely toencounter the <strong>of</strong>fender. For moderate risk <strong>of</strong>fenders,schools and religious and youth-serving organizationsalso are notified. For high risk <strong>of</strong>fenders, communitynotification (next section) is required.Current New Mexico statute does not allowdissemination <strong>of</strong> SOR information to organizationsother than law enforcement agencies. (FY'98NSOR-AP application states that the Department <strong>of</strong>Public Safety (DPS) will work with the legislature onstatute modification. Next legislative session begins inJanuary 1999.)Community notification is at discretion <strong>of</strong> local lawenforcement agency based on <strong>of</strong>fender's riskassessment level (RAL). RAL also determines theamount/scope <strong>of</strong> information released. Schools andorganizations may be notified about level 2 (moderaterisk) or 3 (high risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders. Ongoing litigation and atemporary restraining order (TRO) stringently limitdissemination when the <strong>of</strong>fense occurred beforeJanuary 21, 1996.Community notification is conducted only for Tier 3(repetitive and compulsive) sexual <strong>of</strong>fenders.Notification is tailored to members <strong>of</strong> the public likely toencounter the <strong>of</strong>fender and is conducted by local lawenforcement. There is no notice to the general public.Risk levels (Tiers) are determined through use <strong>of</strong> theRegistrant Risk Assessment Scale, developed bymental health and legal experts, and supplemented bya detailed manual that explains criteria and weightingand gives examples.Current New Mexico statute does not allowdissemination <strong>of</strong> SOR information to persons other thanlaw enforcement <strong>of</strong>ficers. (FY'98 NSOR-APapplications states that DPS will work with the <strong>State</strong>legislature to modify the current statute.)The local law enforcement agency has discretion fornotification to any "entities with vulnerable populations"concerning <strong>of</strong>fenders at risk levels 2 and 3. The <strong>State</strong>provides public access through a 900 telephone line($5.00/call) and semi-annually publishes a subdirectory<strong>of</strong> Level 3 (high risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders that is distributed tolocal law enforcement agencies, and is available to thepublic in local agency <strong>of</strong>fices. 900 phone line andpublished subdirectory operate within the constraints <strong>of</strong>the TRO.No.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Awebsite is underconsideration contingenton legislativeamendments in the nextsession <strong>of</strong> legislature.No.
Appendix 5: Dissemination <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Information, April 1998<strong>State</strong>:To Law Enforcement and Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>AgenciesTo Organizations Serving Children, Elderly, and theMentally IllProcedures for Public AccessInternet WebsiteNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaSheriffs can enter and receive informationthrough an automated statewide sex <strong>of</strong>fender andsexual predator registration file. Local lawenforcement agencies can also search thesystem by name or location. An automatednotification is sent to the resident county sheriff'scomputer when a sex <strong>of</strong>fender is released fromprison and whenever an <strong>of</strong>fender changesresidence to a new county.Registration data is sent to criminal justiceagencies in hard copy. The procedure is toprovide a master list annually, with quarterlyupdates, but it generates a large volume <strong>of</strong> paperwhich some agencies have difficulty coordinating.(FY'98 NSOR-AP seeks funds to makeinformation available online through restrictedInternet access and through NLETS network.)<strong>Sex</strong> <strong>of</strong>fender registration information and the registryare "public record information" and open for publicinspection. A copy <strong>of</strong> the full registry can be provided togroups or individuals in response to a written requestand payment <strong>of</strong> a fee (set by sheriff).The list <strong>of</strong> registered <strong>of</strong>fenders is a confidential recordin North Dakota. Information from the list may bereleased by local law enforcement agencies to thepublic as needed for the protection <strong>of</strong> the public. Localagencies and an ad hoc committee are working onguidelines for organization and community notification.Free public access to SOR is available on the Internet.Citizens can obtain a copy <strong>of</strong> the statewide registry bymaking a written request to the <strong>State</strong>'s Division <strong>of</strong>Criminal Information (DCI) or a copy <strong>of</strong> the county-wideregistry by making a written request to the appropriatesheriff.The list <strong>of</strong> registered <strong>of</strong>fenders is a confidential record,but local law enforcement agencies may releaseinformation from the list to the public if the agencydetermines that <strong>of</strong>fender is a risk to the public anddisclosure is necessary for public protection.Disclosure <strong>of</strong> "nonregistration information" (fromcriminal history records) is also permitted. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98,work is underway to develop guidelines for riskassessment and community notification procedures.Yes.(http://sbi.jus.state.nc.us/sor)No, not for publicaccess, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(FY'98 NSOR-APapplication proposesrestricted Internet accessfor law enforcement.)OhioOhio categorizes registrants as: sexual predators(SP), habitual sex <strong>of</strong>fenders (HSO) subject tocommunity notification, habitual sex <strong>of</strong>fenders(HSO) not subject to community notification, andsexually oriented <strong>of</strong>fenders (SOO). Paper reportsare sent to each sheriff: 1) quarterly on current,incompliance registrants; 2) monthly on SOO'sand HSO's, out <strong>of</strong> compliance 21 days or more;and 3) faxes on SP's and HSO's subject tonotification, out <strong>of</strong> compliance 21 or more days.For SP's or HSO's subject to notification, local sheriffsnotify the following organizations in writing: heads <strong>of</strong>public children's service agency, superintendents <strong>of</strong>relevant boards <strong>of</strong> education, hiring <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong>chartered nonpublic schools, heads <strong>of</strong> preschoolprograms, administrators or providers <strong>of</strong> daycarecenters, and presidents and heads <strong>of</strong> campus police <strong>of</strong>institutions <strong>of</strong> higher education. (For areas other than acounty, Attorney General may designate a "specifiedgeographical notification area.")For SP's and HSO's subject to notification, the localsheriff notifies in writing all occupants <strong>of</strong> residencesadjacent to <strong>of</strong>fender's place <strong>of</strong> residence, andadditional neighbors within any category AttorneyGeneral rules a "specified geographical notificationarea." All information the local sheriff has on SP's andHSO's subject to notification is public record open toinspection by citizens. Records for SOO's and HSO'swithout notification are not open to public.No.OklahomaCopies <strong>of</strong> complete SOR roster are sent by mailto all district attorney's <strong>of</strong>fices and all <strong>State</strong> andlocal law enforcement agencies at least every sixmonths, but generally more frequently. (Thepossibility <strong>of</strong> mounting the SOR on a website in1999 is under discussion.)In Oklahoma, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98, proactive organizationalnotification is limited to those <strong>of</strong>fenders required toregister every 90 days. Notification is carried out bylocal law enforcement agencies.Oklahoma SOR data is considered a public record. As<strong>of</strong> 4/98, citizens can write, phone, or fax a query abouta specific individual to the central SOR and get aresponse. Citizens also can view SOR files in DOC'sOklahoma City <strong>of</strong>fice. As <strong>of</strong> November 1, 1998, DOCwill make hard copies <strong>of</strong> the full registry available to thepublic for a fee (to cover copying costs) and citizenscan view the registry files for their jurisdiction at theirlocal law enforcement agency.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. Thepossibility <strong>of</strong> a website isunder consideration forthe future.OregonRecords are available to law enforcementpersonnel throughout the <strong>State</strong> through the LawEnforcement Data System (LEDS), a statewidedatabase information system. LEDS issearchable by name and date <strong>of</strong> birth; it does notcontain photos or allow for parameter searches.(FY'98 NSOR-AP funds sought to provide photos,fuller information, and more search capabilities inthe new registry system.)Any organizational notification is the responsibility <strong>of</strong>local law enforcement in conjunction withprobation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficers supervising the <strong>of</strong>fender. As<strong>of</strong> 4/98, notification is limited to <strong>of</strong>fenders classified assexual predators. Legislative changes relating to publicand organizational access to SOR data are beingproposed for the 1999 legislative session.Community notification concerning <strong>of</strong>fenders classifiedas sexual predators is conducted by local lawenforcement in conjunction with supervisingprobation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficers. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, there is verylimited public access to SOR data. Legislation toincrease public access is being proposed for the 1999Oregon legislative session.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(FY'98 NSOR-APapplication indicatesplans for public "lookonly" access to sex<strong>of</strong>fender data on <strong>State</strong>Police website iflegislative changes aremade in 1999.)
Appendix 5: Dissemination <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Information, April 1998<strong>State</strong>:To Law Enforcement and Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>AgenciesTo Organizations Serving Children, Elderly, and theMentally IllProcedures for Public AccessInternet WebsitePennsylvaniaUniscope messages are sent to the <strong>State</strong> Policeposts or local law enforcement agencies.Information is also provided via CommonwealthLaw Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN)although current SOR database cannot beaccessed directly through CLEAN.The <strong>State</strong> Police conduct organizational notification for<strong>Sex</strong>ually Violent Predators and those Out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong><strong>Offender</strong>s subject to notification. Central SOR preparesNotification Flier and the local Troop notifies qualifyingchildren and youth services agencies; public, private,and parochial schools; daycare centers and preschoolprograms; and institutions <strong>of</strong> higher education.Procedures established by formal <strong>State</strong> PoliceRegulation.Community notification conducted by local lawenforcement for <strong>Sex</strong>ually Violent Predators andOut-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> <strong>Offender</strong>s subject to notification. <strong>State</strong>Police prepare flier and local agency notifiesvictims/guardians, qualifying neighbors and employers,and makes records <strong>of</strong> those notified. Communitymeetings may be held. Citizens or media may request aspecific flier by appearing in person at a local police<strong>of</strong>fice and completing the Notification Log. "Blanket"requests are referred to the <strong>State</strong> Police unit.No.Rhode IslandSouth CarolinaSOR data is accessible statewide to lawenforcement on Rhode Island Law EnforcementTelecommunications System (RILETS).Text information is available statewide to allcriminal justice agencies with access to SouthCarolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)Criminal <strong>Justice</strong> Information System (CJIS.)The Attorney General has overall responsibility forcommunity notification guidelines. The Parole Boarddetermines the level <strong>of</strong> notification based on <strong>of</strong>fender'srisk <strong>of</strong> re<strong>of</strong>fense. Local law enforcement carries outnotification based on a specific plan and under AttorneyGeneral guidelines. Organizational notification ismandatory for Level II (moderate risk) and Level III(high risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders who are not in residential treatmentfacilities.Affirmative notification is the responsibility <strong>of</strong> the countysheriff in the interests <strong>of</strong> public safety and preventingcriminal activity. Notification to schools or otherorganizations are not dealt with directly in legislation as<strong>of</strong> 4/98. Legislation to be effective Summer 1998specifies that for "persons adjudicated delinquent infamily court" for certain nonvolent/less serious<strong>of</strong>fenses, information may be released only to schoolsand relevant organizations.For Risk Level III (high risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders, a local lawenforcement agency may notify individual members <strong>of</strong>the community, establishments, and organizations, andprovide fact sheets, fliers, news releases,advertisements, computerized access to fact sheetinformation, and/or public access to fact sheets atagency <strong>of</strong>fices. (<strong>Offender</strong>s subject to notification are soinformed and have the right to review the notificationmaterials.)As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, information is open to public inspectionupon a request to the county sheriff. Requests must bemade in writing and include the name <strong>of</strong> the requestorand the name or address <strong>of</strong> the person about whominformation is sought. SLED may respond to writtenrequests for registry lists by zip code, county orstatewide.No.No as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (FY'98NSOR-AP funds soughtfor website developmentfor SC-SOR. By 9/98an interim websitemounted through theAttorney General's<strong>of</strong>fice.South DakotaSouth Dakota states its registered sex <strong>of</strong>fenderautomated database is accessible to all criminaljustice entities nationwide instantly throughstandard telecommunication formats. Intrastateaccess is through South Dakota LawEnforcement Telecommunication System(SDLETS), available to law enforcementagencies on 24-hour basis.No procedures for affirmative notification toorganizations are specified. Names <strong>of</strong> school or childwelfare employees or potential employees may besubmitted to a law enforcement agency for a sexual<strong>of</strong>fender records check.The Division <strong>of</strong> Criminal Investigation (DCI) sexual<strong>of</strong>fender registration file is available to all lawenforcement agencies on a twenty-four hour basis, butis not open to inspection by the public. However, theregistration records collected by local law enforcementagencies and the registration lists provided to local lawenforcement by DCI are public records and may beviewed at local law enforcement <strong>of</strong>fices.No.TennesseeText information is available to all criminal justiceagencies through the <strong>State</strong>'s law enforcementtelecommunications network. The Tennessee<strong>Bureau</strong> <strong>of</strong> Investigation (TBI) notifies applicablelocal law enforcement and probation or paroleagencies <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenders' places <strong>of</strong> residence andemployment, changes <strong>of</strong> address, etc. If there isevidence <strong>of</strong> a violation (e.g., verification forms notreturned), TBI notifies the district attorney andany agency responsible for the <strong>of</strong>fender'ssupervision.TBI or a local law enforcement agency may releaserelevant information deemed necessary to protect thepublic concerning a specific sexual <strong>of</strong>fender. No formalprocedures for notification to organizations arespecified.For <strong>of</strong>fenses committed before 7/1/97, registryinformation is confidential, released only to lawenforcement for public protection. For <strong>of</strong>fenses on orafter 7/1/97, registry information is public, madeavailable in the same manner as other public recordsand through an Internet site (see next column). But, theFederal Court for Middle District <strong>of</strong> Tennessee held thatTennessee notification provisions violate an <strong>of</strong>fenders'due process rights, and that discretionary notificationmust be preceded by a hearingYes. run byTennessee InternetCrime Information Center(TICIC), but a Federalrestraining order (fromMiddle District <strong>of</strong>Tennessee) precludesreleasing Registryinformation on individual<strong>of</strong>fenders on the site atthis time.
Appendix 5: Dissemination <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Information, April 1998<strong>State</strong>:To Law Enforcement and Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>AgenciesTo Organizations Serving Children, Elderly, and theMentally IllProcedures for Public AccessInternet WebsiteTexasLocal law enforcement agencies can accessSOR database through a specialized TexasCrime Information Center (TCIC) inquiry issue viathe Texas Law Enforcement TelecommunicationSystem (TLETS). Out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> law enforcementhas access to information through InterstateIdentification Index (III) or NCIC.The local law enforcement agency for the jurisdictionwhere the <strong>of</strong>fender resides provides written notice tothe superintendent <strong>of</strong> public schools and to theadministrators <strong>of</strong> private primary and secondaryschools concerning any registered sexual <strong>of</strong>fenderwhose victim was under the age <strong>of</strong> 17.Registry data is public information, but street address,Social Security Number, phone number, driver's licensenumber, and photo are not released. Newspapernotification made on adult <strong>of</strong>fenders only forconvictions/adjudications on or after 9/01/95 where thevictim was under age 17. Citizens may write to a locallaw enforcement agency or the Texas Department <strong>of</strong>Public Safety (DPS) requesting listings. Preparation <strong>of</strong>a CD-ROM is under discussion as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. InJuly, 1998, SOR datawas available (for a fee)on the ConvictionRecords Database <strong>of</strong>Texas DPS website.UtahVermontVirginiaDepartment <strong>of</strong> Corrections (DOC) employees canaccess SOR database through a statewide WideArea Network. All probation and parole <strong>of</strong>fices inthe <strong>State</strong> have access to "sex <strong>of</strong>fendermanagement I-track" which includes the SORdatabase. (FY'98 NSOR-AP application seekssupport for law enforcement access to enhanceddatabase via the Internet.)As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, no automated links exist betweenSOR and Vermont's intrastate law enforcementnetwork, the NLETS, or NCIC. All requests toSOR for data or dissemination are processedmanually. (FY'98 NSOR-AP application presentsplans to move SOR to the <strong>State</strong>'s upgraded lawenforcement message switching computersystem and will permit adding SOR to statewide"hot files.")The Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> Police (DSP) makecomplete sex <strong>of</strong>fender registrations available viathe Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN)for criminal justice purposes. DSP notifies thechief law enforcement <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> any registrationsor reregistrations in his/her jurisdiction.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, the <strong>State</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Education was notified <strong>of</strong>registered <strong>of</strong>fenders whose victims were children.Effective 7/1/98, some registration data is to becomepublic information; it may be used by local lawenforcement in affirmative notification to schools andyouth organizations. However, online access to theSOR (i.e., the DOC's I-Track) will be given only to lawenforcement agencies and the <strong>State</strong> Office <strong>of</strong>Education, and that process is not yet complete.Vermont registry information is confidential. It may begiven to law enforcement agencies for law enforcementpurposes, to <strong>State</strong>/Federal agencies for confidentialbackground checks, and to employers and schooldistricts authorized to request Vermont CrimeInformation Center (VCIC) data for public protectionpurposes, as well as to the <strong>of</strong>fender for reviewpurposes. Legislation to expand community andorganizational notification was introduced in legislaturein January 1998, but no action was taken.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, DSP can disseminate SOR data only topublic, private, and parochial schools; child welfareagencies; daycare homes or a small family daycarehome. Effective 7/1/98, the scope <strong>of</strong> dissemination isbroadened to include SOR searches for employment,volunteering services, for public protection, and theprotection <strong>of</strong> children in general. Effective 1/1/99,schools and child care agencies can request/receiveautomatic notification <strong>of</strong> all registrations/reregistrationsin their own or contiguous zip codeAs <strong>of</strong> 4/98, SOR data is available only to lawenforcement agencies, <strong>State</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Education, DOC,and a "petitioner" (a victim or resident <strong>of</strong> area wheresex <strong>of</strong>fender is suspected to reside) who makes awritten request approved by DOC. As <strong>of</strong> 7/1/98, someregistry data will be public information. Citizens maywrite DOC/SOR for detailed information on registered<strong>of</strong>fenders, by zip code(s). (No limit on the number <strong>of</strong> zipcodes that may be queried.) Some information also willbe available on the Internet.Information contained in the Registry is not accessibleto the public directly. The Registry does inform locallaw enforcement agencies when a registrant moves intotheir jurisdictions. The local agencies are authorized torelease registry information to the public in the interests<strong>of</strong> public safety. A bill to provide for communitynotification was introduced into the <strong>State</strong> legislature inJanuary 1998, but no action was taken.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, there is no provision for public access.Effective 1/1/99, sex <strong>of</strong>fender records will becomepublic records. Citizens will be able to receiveinformation on a specific individual by completing arequest form to be developed by DSP. Information onviolent sex <strong>of</strong>fender registrants will be made availablethrough the Internet.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98. (InJuly 1998, SOR data forregistered <strong>of</strong>fendersconvicted after 4/29/96,mounted on DOCwebsite.,but by yearend, legalissues precluded addingnew <strong>of</strong>fenders.)Yes, but informationonly. No data posted onregistered <strong>of</strong>fenders.The website has adescription <strong>of</strong> the VCICSOR, registrationrequirements, and a linkto text <strong>of</strong> the law.No, not as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.(Legislation effective1/1/99, requires anInternet website withinformation and photos<strong>of</strong> violent sex <strong>of</strong>fenderregistrants.)WashingtonLimited dissemination to law enforcement orIndian tribal police. "Wanted" checks viaWashington Crime Information Center (WACIC)return SOR flags for Department <strong>of</strong> Corrections(DOC) registered sex <strong>of</strong>fender. Criminal historychecks through Washington <strong>State</strong> IdentificationSystem (WASIS) yield rap sheets with further sex<strong>of</strong>fender information. Mugshot and currentaddress must be requested in writing fromWashington <strong>State</strong> Patrol (WSP). (FY'98 NSORfunds sought for online access for criminal justicestatewide.)Eight months prior to release, sex <strong>of</strong>fenders areclassified for risk by a DOC committee. The local lawenforcement agency in the jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fender'sresidence makes the final risk determination. For Level2 and 3 (moderate and high risk) <strong>of</strong>fenders, school,neighbors and community groups may be notified underthe community notification act. A WSPpre-employment records check, requested in writing orthrough a limited access Internet site, will note if anindividual is a registered sex <strong>of</strong>fender.WSP disseminates limited sex <strong>of</strong>fender information tothe public only in response to a written "publicinformation disclosure request." Based on <strong>of</strong>fender risklevel, local law enforcement can notify neighbors andcommunity groups about moderate and high risk<strong>of</strong>fenders, and may issue press releases for high risk<strong>of</strong>fenders. Some local law enforcement agencies alsouse Internet sites for dissemination.No. As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, onlySOR data on a <strong>State</strong>website was on arestricted access siteused for employmentbackground checks.(FY'98 NSOR-APsupport sought forcomputers and links toSOR database for locallaw enforcementwebsites to providebli t l l
Appendix 5: Dissemination <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Information, April 1998<strong>State</strong>:To Law Enforcement and Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>AgenciesTo Organizations Serving Children, Elderly, and theMentally IllProcedures for Public AccessInternet WebsiteWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingSOR data is available electronically to all criminaljustice agencies that have access to WATCH(West Virginia's criminal history records system.)<strong>State</strong> police notify city and county lawenforcement agencies for an <strong>of</strong>fender's residenceafter an <strong>of</strong>fender registers with them. Legislationto be effective 6/98 will require additionalnotification if residence jurisdiction differs fromschool or work location.Some SOR data available through theDepartment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Justice</strong> (DOJ) online database(TIME system), now updated daily by batchinterface between DOJ and the Department <strong>of</strong>Corrections (DOC). DOC also develops SpecialBulletins on high risk registrants. (FY'98 NSORfunds sought to establish electronic transmissionto FBI will also provide <strong>State</strong> agencies directaccess to full SOR. Also seeking support toautomate local notification, post Special Bulletins,provide investigative support [ secure InternetAs <strong>of</strong> 4/98, inquiries to SOR require that theDivision <strong>of</strong> Criminal Investigation (DCI) staffsearch the database and respond by telephoneor by manually prepared administrative teletype.(FY'98 NSOR-AP support sought to move SORand interface with Wyoming Criminal <strong>Justice</strong>Information Network (WCJIN) to access FBI andNLETS. That also will provide online access forlaw enforcement statewide.)As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, <strong>State</strong> Police fax notification to schoolsuperintendents and child protective agencies <strong>of</strong> allregistered <strong>of</strong>fenders in their counties. Other civic andreligious organizations can register with SOR and willautomatically receive SOR data (FY'98 NSOR-APapplication seeks support for a new computer and GISs<strong>of</strong>tware to analyze <strong>of</strong>fender addresses vs. vulnerablepopulations.)DOC <strong>Sex</strong> <strong>Offender</strong> Registry Program (SORP) providesSOR data on geographic areas to Watch Groups, inresponse to a written request that has been approvedby the local law enforcement agency. Affirmativenotification to schools or other organizations is thedecision and responsibility <strong>of</strong> local law enforcement.The District court determines <strong>of</strong>fender's risk <strong>of</strong>re<strong>of</strong>fense. For moderate and high risk <strong>of</strong>fenders, thecourt authorizes local law enforcement to notifycommunity organizations including schools, andreligious and youth organizations. Law in effect 4/98also requires an application from the district attorney,prior notice to the <strong>of</strong>fender, and an in-camera hearingbefore notification begins. Bill to be reintroduced in1999 legislature reported to be compliant with allFederal legislation.As <strong>of</strong> 4/98, individual citizens can receive SORinformation upon application to (and approval by) thecircuit court <strong>of</strong> the jurisdiction where the requestorresides. New legislation effective 6/15/98 makeslifetime registrants subject to community notification.West Virginia begins its community notification programin September 1998.Victims and victims' families have direct access toSORP information related to their <strong>of</strong>fender(s) via1-800-Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE)and their Victim Access number, or they may requestwritten notification <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fender's change <strong>of</strong> address,etc. The general public can access basic SORP dataon a specific person, but they must provide name, date<strong>of</strong> birth, and Social Security Number or driver's licensenumber the <strong>of</strong> subject <strong>of</strong> inquiry.For <strong>of</strong>fenders classified high risk for re<strong>of</strong>fense, thedistrict court authorizes local law enforcement toprovide public notification. See preceding section onlegislation in effect 4/98 and bill to be reintroduced in1999 session <strong>of</strong> legislature.No, as <strong>of</strong> 4/98.However, in conjunctionwith communitynotification, data onlifetime registrants will bemounted on the <strong>State</strong>Police website. Twocounties were online as<strong>of</strong> November 1998.No. (FY'98 NSOR-APfunds sought to create a"highly secure,online/interactive" WorldWide Web access pagefor use only by lawenforcement agenciesthroughout the <strong>State</strong>.)No.