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 ===== Mississippi Laws Regarding Registration =====
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 === Who must register? ===
-MSC 45-33-23\\
+[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=bcab594f-35c1-49a6-9123-65ca34516143&nodeid=AAYAAYAAD&nodepath=/ROOT/AAY/AAYAAY/AAYAAYAAD&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=§+45-33-23.+Definitions.&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:6C1M-YXF3-RRS8-440J-00008-00&ecomp=6gf5kkk&prid=f7af82ba-9017-4f96-b22e-919c88f09653|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-23 (h)]]
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453323|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453323]]
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===
+=== What information must be provided? ===
-MSC 45-33-25 (2)\\
+[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=f25df419-7537-4a13-aeaf-5a114a6d8443&nodeid=AAYAAYAAE&nodepath=/ROOT/AAY/AAYAAY/AAYAAYAAE&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=§+45-33-25.+Registration+with+Mississippi+Department+of+Public+Safety+of+persons+convicted+of+or+acquitted+by+reason+of+insanity+of+registrable+offenses+residing,+employed+or+attending+school+in+Mississippi;+registration+information;+prohibition+against+registered+sex+offenders+living+within+specified+distance+of+schools,+certain+child+care+facilities+or+agencies+or+playgrounds+or+other+recreational+facilities+utilized+by+children.&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:6C1M-YNR3-RRS8-41WP-00008-00&ecomp=6gf5kkk&prid=f7af82ba-9017-4f96-b22e-919c88f09653|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-25 (2)]]
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453325|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453325]]
-=== How frequently must they register? ===
+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
-Duration 15/25/life § 45-33-47\\
+Duration 15/25/life: \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=492992e2-cb84-4c21-812f-28fa87b31d58&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A8P6B-83X2-8T6X-743H-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234191&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAYAAYAAU&ecomp=rssdkkk&prid=9ca72664-4db1-4174-88f4-c90cd3624647|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-47]] \\
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453347|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453347]]\\
+ \\
-Frequency MSC 45-33-31\\
+Frequency: \\
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453331|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453331]]
+[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=5cf2d04b-c77c-46ac-9653-17ff3fc09edb&action=pawlinkdoc&pdcomponentid=&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A60B3-8GJ3-CH1B-T1N6-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAYAAYAAJ&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&ecomp=rssdkkk&prid=46bc8f10-e08d-41d0-965f-ecd859fe4ff6|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-31]]
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
-Yes. The tiers are: Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier Three.\\
+Yes. The tiers are: Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier Three: \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=16f08a30-29d0-4a47-9911-ceedc541bfaa&nodeid=AAYAAYAAU&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAY%2FAAYAAY%2FAAYAAYAAU&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+45-33-47.+Petition+for+relief+from+duty+to+register%3B+grounds%3B+minimum+period+of+continuing+registration+based+on+three-tier+classification+of+offenses%3B+certain+offenders+subject+to+lifetime+registration%3B+certain+offenders+subject+to+electronic+monitoring.&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A8P6B-83X2-8T6X-743H-00008-00&ecomp=_g1_kkk&prid=2f42cefc-966f-47bf-87eb-09807cde26a0|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-47 (2)]]
-§ 45-33-47(2)\\
-http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453347
-=== Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
-No.
+No. Tiers set according to the violation: \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/8P6B-83X2-8T6X-743H-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2045-33-47&context=1000516|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-47]]
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
 No.
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
-Residency restrictions: 3,000 feet from a school or day care; cannot loiter within 500 feet of a school or day care. Some exceptions apply.\\
+Yes \\ Amount is not in statute, currently $11 quarterly set by Department of Public Safety. \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=ee71cfa0-5fff-4daf-a231-ed89d07c1845&nodeid=AAYAAYAAZ&nodepath=%2FROOT%2FAAY%2FAAYAAY%2FAAYAAYAAZ&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=%C2%A7+45-33-57.+Fees.&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A8P6B-83X2-8T6X-743P-00008-00&ecomp=vg1_kkk&prid=95de8a59-a571-4161-9bcc-0bbaf93ae12c|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-57]]
-MSC 45-33-25 (4)[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453325|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453325]]\\
-MSC 45-33-26 [[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453326|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453326]]\\
-MSC 45-33-49[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453349| http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453349]]\\
-Fees § 45-33-57 (Current fee is $11 - this is not spelled out in statute)\\
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453357|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453357]]
-=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
-MSC 45-33-47 [[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453347|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453347]]
+Residency restrictions: 3,000 feet from a school or day care; cannot loiter within 500 feet of a school or day care. Some exceptions apply: \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=78b30868-eb25-4418-b507-1c5b7ef703b2&nodeid=AAYAAYAAE&nodepath=/ROOT/AAY/AAYAAY/AAYAAYAAE&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=§+45-33-25.+Registration+with+Mississippi+Department+of+Public+Safety+of+persons+convicted+of+or+acquitted+by+reason+of+insanity+of+registrable+offenses+residing,+employed+or+attending+school+in+Mississippi;+registration+information;+prohibition+against+registered+sex+offenders+living+within+specified+distance+of+schools,+certain+child+care+facilities+or+agencies+or+playgrounds+or+other+recreational+facilities+utilized+by+children.&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:6C1M-YNR3-RRS8-41WP-00008-00&ecomp=6gf5kkk&prid=f7af82ba-9017-4f96-b22e-919c88f09653|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-25]] \\
+[[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=e26f8dc8-83c2-447f-881a-fb9dba8d98d3&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A8P6B-83X2-8T6X-7430-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234191&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAYAAYAAF&ecomp=rssdkkk&prid=9dd785e9-1736-4b67-a72b-2e380c3f235e|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-26]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting your state? ===
+"Carly's Law", which prohibits any contact orcorrespondence of any kind (written, phone, Internet etc.) between the offender and the victim:
-Not specified but the word ‘lodges’ is used several time. § 45-33-36\\
+[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/618H-RWX3-GXJ9-31JF-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2045-33-63&context=1000516|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-63]]
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453336|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453336]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to your state to live or to attend school? ===
+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
-Notify 10 days PRIOR to moving to state; once there, register within 3 days. § 45-33-27\\
+[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/8P6B-83X2-8T6X-743H-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2045-33-47&context=1000516|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-47]]
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453327|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/so_law.html#SECT453327]]
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting your state? ===
+Visitors may stay in state for up to six days without registering. If they intend to stay for 7 or more days, they must register within three days of entry into the state. To register, fill out the .pdf form found at [[https://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/Resources.aspx|https://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/Resources.aspx]] under "MS Sex Offender Registration Form", take that to the local sheriff's office where you will be processed, then take their paperwork to any driver's license station, pay $11.00 and get an ID card. If you register as a visitor, you should visit the driver's license station before you leave the state, to let them know you are leaving and no longer will be in Mississippi. You will then be listed on the registry as "Out of State".
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to your state to live or to attend school? ===
+Notify 10 days PRIOR to moving to state; once there, register within 3 days: \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/60B3-87R3-CH1B-T1N0-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20%C2%A7%2045-33-27&context=1000516|Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-27]]
 ===== 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? ===
-MSC 97-3-53, 54.1, 54.3, 65, 71, 95, 101, 104, 107; 97-5-5, 23, 24, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 41; 97-29-3, 39(1)©, 45(1)(a), 59, 61(2), 63; 43-47-18; 97-1-7\\
+MSC 97-3-53, 54.1, 54.3, 65, 71, 95, 101, 104, 107; 97-5-5, 23, 24, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 41; 97-29-3, 39(1)©, 45(1)(a), 59, 61(2), 63; 43-47-18; 97-1-7 \\ Go to [[http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/|http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/]] then choose the applicable code number listed.
-Go to [[http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/|http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/]] then choose the applicable code number listed.
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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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.sos.ms.gov/ACCode/00000356c.pdf|https://www.sos.ms.gov/ACCode/00000356c.pdf]]
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 === What is the age of consent? ===
-Age 16 § 97-3-65 [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PCF-DVG0-0035-R1XD-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20§%2097-3-65&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PCF-DVG0-0035-R1XD-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20§%2097-3-65&context=1000516]]
+Age 16: \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=548ce121-707a-4600-a745-08304893d06d&nodeid=ABYAACABX&nodepath=/ROOT/ABY/ABYAAC/ABYAACABX&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=§+97-3-65.+Statutory+rape;+enhanced+penalty+for+forcible+sexual+intercourse+or+statutory+rape+by+administering+certain+substances;+criminal+sexual+assault+protection+order.&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:6822-FW83-GXF6-83G5-00008-00&ecomp=6gf5kkk&prid=cd4506f6-c5e6-467c-935b-67e74e1a8ba3|Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-65]]
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
-Yes. MSC 97-3-65 [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PCF-DVG0-0035-R1XD-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20§%2097-3-65&context=1000516|https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PCF-DVG0-0035-R1XD-00008-00?cite=Miss.%20Code%20Ann.%20§%2097-3-65&context=1000516]]
+Yes: \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=548ce121-707a-4600-a745-08304893d06d&nodeid=ABYAACABX&nodepath=/ROOT/ABY/ABYAAC/ABYAACABX&level=3&haschildren=&populated=false&title=§+97-3-65.+Statutory+rape;+enhanced+penalty+for+forcible+sexual+intercourse+or+statutory+rape+by+administering+certain+substances;+criminal+sexual+assault+protection+order.&config=00JABhZDIzMTViZS04NjcxLTQ1MDItOTllOS03MDg0ZTQxYzU4ZTQKAFBvZENhdGFsb2f8inKxYiqNVSihJeNKRlUp&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:6822-FW83-GXF6-83G5-00008-00&ecomp=6gf5kkk&prid=cd4506f6-c5e6-467c-935b-67e74e1a8ba3|Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-65]]
 ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
-Permanently barred if have committed certain crimes, including rape.\\
+Permanently barred if have committed certain crimes, including rape. \\ [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/state-felon-voting-laws/#mississippi|https://felonvoting.procon.org/state-felon-voting-laws/#mississippi]] \\
-[[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/MissArticle12.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/MissArticle12.pdf]]\\
+in flux? Lawsuit in 2017 \\
-in flux? Lawsuit in 2017\\
 [[https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2017/09/29/mississippi-lifetime-felon-voting-ban/715774001/|https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2017/09/29/mississippi-lifetime-felon-voting-ban/715774001/]]
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 [[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/sor_faqs.html|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/sor_faqs.html]]
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
 [[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/billlaw.htm|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/billlaw.htm]]
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 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
-Search by bill number if known\\
+On the MS Legislature site, hover over “Legislation” and select “Measure search” if you already know a bill number or statute. Select “text search” for a more robust search. But this is clunky. \\ [[http://www.legislature.ms.gov/|http://www.legislature.ms.gov/]] \\
-[[http://www.legislature.ms.gov/Pages/default.aspx|http://www.legislature.ms.gov/Pages/default.aspx]]\\
+Select session, then choice of search criteria such as by committee or bill # or key words \\
-Select session, then choice of search criteria such as by committee or bill # or key words\\
+[[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/mainmenu.htm|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/mainmenu.htm]] \\
-[[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/mainmenu.htm|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/mainmenu.htm]]
+For an easier time of it, go to Legiscan, enter Mississippi for the state, and use “sexual offense” or “sex offender” or “sexual offender” for best results. \\
+[[https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=MS&keyword=sexual+offense|https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=MS&keyword=sexual+offense]]
 === Best keywords are: ===
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 === Sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
-Offers free and subscription services\\
+Offers free and subscription services \\ [[https://legiscan.com/|https://legiscan.com/]]
-[[https://legiscan.com/|https://legiscan.com/]]
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
-House corrections and several judiciary; no links to individual committees, just to list with members\\
+House corrections and several judiciary; no links to individual committees, just to list with members \\ [[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/h_cmtememb.xml|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/h_cmtememb.xml]] \\
-[[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/h_cmtememb.xml|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/h_cmtememb.xml]]\\
+Senate same; corrections and 2 judiciary \\
-Senate same; corrections and 2 judiciary\\
 [[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/s_cmtememb.xml|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/s_cmtememb.xml ]]
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
-House Roster: [[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/h_roster.pdf|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/h_roster.pdf]]\\
+House Roster: [[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/h_roster.pdf|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/h_roster.pdf]] \\
 Senate Roster: [[http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/s_roster.pdf|http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/s_roster.pdf]]
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 === Contact information for state registry office ===
-MS State Sex Offender Registry Office\\
+MS State Sex Offender Registry Office \\ [[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/ContactUs.aspx|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/ContactUs.aspx]] \\
-[[http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/ContactUs.aspx|http://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/ContactUs.aspx]]\\
+Mississippi SOR, Post Office Box 958, Jackson, MS 39205 \\
-Mississippi SOR, Post Office Box 958, Jackson, MS 39205\\
 -987-1540
 === RSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-None yet!
+[[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 information ===