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 //While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** // //While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
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 +Maine’s registry laws are codified at Title 34-A (Corrections), Chapter 17 (Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act of 2013).
  
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 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-11282\\ +[[https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html|§11273 10, 14-19]] and [[https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11282.html|§11282 1]]
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11282.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11282.html]]+
  
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===+=== What information must be provided? ===
  
-11281\\ +[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11281.html|§11281 1]]
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11281.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11281.html]]+
  
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
  
-Tier 3: every 3m months, Tier 2: every 6 months, and Tier 1: annually.\\ +[[https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11285.html|§11285 1-7]]\\ 
-§11282 sec. 7\\ +[[https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11282.html|§11287 7]]
-[[http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11282.html|http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11282.html]]\\ +
-Tier 3: register for life, Tier 2: 25 years, and Tier 1: 10 years\\ +
-§ 11282 sec. 7\\ +
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11285.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11285.html]]+
  
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
  
-Yes, tier I, tier II, and tier III.\\ +Tiers. [[https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html|§11273 17-19]]
-§11273. Definitions, sections 17-19\\ +
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html]]+
  
-Title 34-A: CORRECTIONS to statutes\\ +=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
-§11273. Definitions, sections 17-19\\ +
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html]]+
  
-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===+[[https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Ach19sec0.html|Title 34-A. Chap. 19]]
  
 Sex Offender Management and Risk Assessment Advisory Commission\\ Sex Offender Management and Risk Assessment Advisory Commission\\
 [[https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Ach19sec0.html|https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Ach19sec0.html]] [[https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Ach19sec0.html|https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-A/title34-Ach19sec0.html]]
  
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
 No. No.
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 === Is there a registration fee? === === Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-Yes\\ +Yes. [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11287.html|§11287]]
-$25 annually?\\ +
-§11287\\ +
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11287.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11287.html ]]+
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
-There are contact restrictions with minors under 14 if the registrants victim was under 14:+There are contact restrictions with minors under 14 if the registrants victim was under 14
  
-Prohibited contact with a minor; sex offender restricted zone §261\\ +Prohibited contact with a minor; sex offender restricted zone [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec261.html|§261]]
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec261.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec261.html]]\\ +
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-May charge a $25 annual fee §11287\\ +
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11287.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11287.html]]+
  
-=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
  
-Not removal but exceptions §11202-A\\ +Not removal but exceptions [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11202-A.html|§11202-A]]
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11202-A.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11202-A.html]]+
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
  
-Must notify local law enforcement within 24 hours of entering the state. They must also notify the state registry within 5 days for those registered pre-2013 or 3 days for those registered post-2013, but do not have to fully register unless their stay is 14 consecutive days or more than 30 days in a calendar year. 34-A chap 17 § 11282 (3)\\ +[[https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11222.html|§11222 1-B]] & [[https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11282.html|§11282 3]]
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11273.html]]+
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === +=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
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-Register within 3 days/inform LE within 24 hours. 11283\\ +
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11283.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11283.html]]\\ +
-11284\\ +
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11284.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11284.html]]+
  
 +[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11283.html|§11283]] & [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-a/title34-Asec11284.html|§11284]]
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
  
-The sexual offenses that require registration can be found in Title 34-A, §11203 (if the crime was committed before January 1, 2013) and in the definitions of “Tier 1 offense”, “Tier 2 offense” and Tier 3 offense” in Title 34-A, §11273 (if the crime was committed on or after January 1, 2013).\\ +[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11203.html|§11203]] (if the crime was committed before January 1, 2013)\\ 
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11203.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11203.html]]\\ +[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11273.html|§11273]] (if the crime was committed on or after January 1, 2013).
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11273.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/34-A/title34-Asec11273.html]]+
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 Unclear; this act created it, but no statute can be found\\ Unclear; this act created it, but no statute can be found\\
 [[http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_123rd/billtexts/SP061601.asp|http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_123rd/billtexts/SP061601.asp]] [[http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_123rd/billtexts/SP061601.asp|http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_123rd/billtexts/SP061601.asp]]
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 +=== What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. ===
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 +Title 17-A [[https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-Asec1807.html|§1807]]
  
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-16 254\\ +Age 16. Title 17-A [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-asec254.html|§254 1]]
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-asec254.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-asec254.html]]+
  
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-Yes 254\\ +Yes. Title 17-A [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-asec254.html|§254 1]]
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-asec254.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-a/title17-asec254.html]]+
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
  
-Yes; never lost; may vote while incarcerated 112-14\\ +Yes; never lost; may vote while incarcerated Title 21-A [[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/21-A/title21-Asec112.html|§112 14]]
-[[http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/21-A/title21-Asec112.html|http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/21-A/title21-Asec112.html]]+
  
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
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 [[https://legislature.maine.gov/lawlibrary/what-is-maines-law-on/sex-offender-registration/9492|https://legislature.maine.gov/lawlibrary/what-is-maines-law-on/sex-offender-registration/9492]] [[https://legislature.maine.gov/lawlibrary/what-is-maines-law-on/sex-offender-registration/9492|https://legislature.maine.gov/lawlibrary/what-is-maines-law-on/sex-offender-registration/9492]]
  
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
  
 [[http://legislature.maine.gov/general/path-of-legislation-in-maine-detailed/9285|http://legislature.maine.gov/general/path-of-legislation-in-maine-detailed/9285]] [[http://legislature.maine.gov/general/path-of-legislation-in-maine-detailed/9285|http://legislature.maine.gov/general/path-of-legislation-in-maine-detailed/9285]]
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 [[https://mekids.org/take-action/state-house-bill-tracking/|https://mekids.org/take-action/state-house-bill-tracking/]] [[https://mekids.org/take-action/state-house-bill-tracking/|https://mekids.org/take-action/state-house-bill-tracking/]]
  
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
  
-Criminal justice & public safety\\ +[[http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/CJPS|Criminal justice & public safety]]\\ 
-[[http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/CJPS|http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/CJPS]]\\ +[[http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/JUD|Judiciary]]
-Judiciary\\ +
-[[http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/JUD|http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/JUD]]+
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
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 House\\ House\\
 [[http://legislature.maine.gov/house/|http://legislature.maine.gov/house/]] [[http://legislature.maine.gov/house/|http://legislature.maine.gov/house/]]
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 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ +[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ 888-997-7765.\\ Email NARSOL]]
-888-997-7765.\\ +
-Email NARSOL]]+
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
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