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--- massachusetts [2025/03/20 16:38] – [Other Useful State Information] josiahk
+++ 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? ===
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 [[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\\
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 [[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 assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
+=== 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.\\
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 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q ]]
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
 GPS certain probationers 265-47\\
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 [[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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+=== 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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 [[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? ===
 The Legislative Process in Massachusetts\\
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 [[https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/|https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/]]
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
 Joint Committee on the Judiciary\\
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 House\\
 [[https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Members/House|https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Members/House]]
 ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === 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]]
--997-7765.\\
-Email NARSOL]]
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===