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--- massachusetts [2020/11/02 17:57] – [Massachusetts Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbus
+++ massachusetts [2026/08/27 19:08] (current) – josiahk
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 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178C|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178C]]
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===
+=== What information must be provided? ===
 D\\
 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178D|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178D]]
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
 Annually in writing level 1 178F\\
 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F]]\\
 Annually in person level 2/3 178F ½\\
-[[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F1~2|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F1~2]]\\
+[[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F 1~2|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F%201~2]]\\
 yr/life 178G\\
 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178G|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178G]]
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
 Yes. Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3; 178k.\\
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 [[https://www.mass.gov/service-details/sex-offender-classification-process#:~:text=The%20Board%20member%20then%20issues,danger%20and%20risk%20to%20reoffend|https://www.mass.gov/service-details/sex-offender-classification-process#:~:text=The%20Board%20member%20then%20issues,danger%20and%20risk%20to%20reoffend]]
-=== Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
 Yes. Not a psychological evaluation but it is a risk assessment process conducted by the Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB).\\
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 [[https://www.mass.gov/service-details/levels-of-sex-offenders|https://www.mass.gov/service-details/levels-of-sex-offenders]]
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
 All Level 1 are private. Level 2 is private if classified before July 12, 2013.\\
 [[https://www.mass.gov/service-details/levels-of-sex-offenders|https://www.mass.gov/service-details/levels-of-sex-offenders]]
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
+Yes\\
+$75 annually, unless you can demonstrate you can't afford it.\\
+Q\\
+[[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q ]]
+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
 GPS certain probationers 265-47\\
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 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter265/Section48|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter265/Section48]]\\
 GPS homeless 178F ¾\\
-[[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F3~4|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F3~4]]\\
+[[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F 3~4|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F%203~4]]\\
 Yearly fee 178Q\\
 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q]]
-=== 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? ===
 Yes for 20 yr 178G\\
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 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178L|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178L]]
-=== 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? ===
 No specific statement regarding those visiting the state, but does have a requirement for registering "secondary addresses," defined as "a place of residence for 14 or more aggregate days in a calendar year, or a place routinely resided in for 4 or more consecutive days per month." §178C.\\
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 [[https://www.mass.gov/service-details/who-has-to-register-as-a-sex-offender|https://www.mass.gov/service-details/who-has-to-register-as-a-sex-offender]]
-=== 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? ===
 Within 2 days by mail 178E(g)\\
 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178E|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178E]]
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 No.
+=== 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. ===
+[[https://www.mass.gov/doc/parole-supervision-manual-0/download|https://www.mass.gov/doc/parole-supervision-manual-0/download]]
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
-No.
+No.\\
+[[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/massachusetts|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/massachusetts]]
 ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 [[https://www.mass.gov/orgs/sex-offender-registry-board|https://www.mass.gov/orgs/sex-offender-registry-board]]
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
-[[http://www.naswma.org/?page=BilltoLaw|http://www.naswma.org/?page=BilltoLaw]]\\
+The Legislative Process in Massachusetts\\
 [[https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/legislative-process-massachusetts-0|https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/legislative-process-massachusetts-0]]\\
-[[http://www.westernmassrlc.org/rlc-articles/222-the-life-of-a-bill-the-legislative-process|http://www.westernmassrlc.org/rlc-articles/222-the-life-of-a-bill-the-legislative-process]]
+MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATIVE PROCESS\\
+[[https://www.mass.gov/doc/the-legislative-process-0/download|https://www.mass.gov/doc/the-legislative-process-0/download]]
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
-Make account, choose state\\
+MyLegislature\\
-[[http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp?access=1-259552304&treatcd=1-348835911&gclid=CjwKCAjwiPbWBRBtEiwAJakcpPu5HyoPkwl91O_OpoRmlD_3xNd5xuibqtNXmdh82a_dUQpcUS2y9BoCXAIQAvD_BwE|http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp?access=1-259552304&treatcd=1-348835911&gclid=CjwKCAjwiPbWBRBtEiwAJakcpPu5HyoPkwl91O_OpoRmlD_3xNd5xuibqtNXmdh82a_dUQpcUS2y9BoCXAIQAvD_BwE]]\\
+[[https://malegislature.gov/MyLegislature/About|https://malegislature.gov/MyLegislature/About]]
-Paid service; free trial\\
-[[http://instatrac.com/barolo_ma/production/code/State_Controllers/Shared/Class_Controller_Landing.php|http://instatrac.com/barolo_ma/production/code/State_Controllers/Shared/Class_Controller_Landing.php]]
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+Massachusetts Recently Introduced Bills\\
+[[https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/|https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/]]
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
 Joint Committee on the Judiciary\\
 [[https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J19|https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J19]]
+Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security\\
+[[https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J22|https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J22]]
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-One coming soon!
+[[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]]
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
-SOPRI-MA:\\
-[[http://www.sopri-ma.org|http://www.sopri-ma.org]]\\
 Criminal Justice Policy Coalition:\\
-[[http://www.cjpc.org|http://www.cjpc.org]]\\
+[[https://actionnetwork.org/groups/criminal-justice-policy-coalition|https://actionnetwork.org/groups/criminal-justice-policy-coalition]]\\
 Boston Release Network:\\
-[[http://www.bostonreleasenetwork.org|http://www.bostonreleasenetwork.org]]\\
+[[https://baystatereentrynetwork.org/index.php/author/psjzgld5ww/|https://baystatereentrynetwork.org/index.php/author/psjzgld5ww/]]\\
 Prison Legal Services:\\
 [[http://www.plsma.org/|http://www.plsma.org/]]
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 [[https://www.publiccounsel.net/|https://www.publiccounsel.net/]]\\
 Institute for Sexual Wellness:\\
-[[http://instituteforsexualwellness.org/|http://instituteforsexualwellness.org/]]>\\
+[[https://instituteforsexualwellness.org/|https://instituteforsexualwellness.org/]]\\
 New England Center and Home for Veterans:\\
 [[http://nechv.org/|http://nechv.org/]]>\\