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 +Pennsylvania's registration laws are codified in Title 42, Chapter 97, Subchapters H (§§ 9799.10 - 9799.42) and I (§§ 9799.51 - 9799.75). Subchapter H is for those whose offense occured **on or after 12/20/12. **Subchapter I is for those whose offense occured **before 12/2012.**
 ===== Pennsylvania Laws Regarding Registration ===== ===== Pennsylvania Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
-=== Who must register? ===+**Who must register?** \\ 
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=13|Title 42 § 9799.13]].\\ 
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=54|Title 42 § 9799.54.]]
  
-[[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/CrimesCode|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/CrimesCode]]\\ +=== What information must be provided? ===
-Title 18, Chapter 31\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chpt=31|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chpt=31]]\\ +
-§ 55.2\\ +
-[[https://www.pacode.com/secure/data/037/chapter55/s55.2.html|https://www.pacode.com/secure/data/037/chapter55/s55.2.html]]+
  
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=16|Title 42 § 9799.16(b)]]\\ 
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=56|Title 42 § 9799.56(a)]]
  
-§ 56.3.(3)\\ +=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
-[[http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/037/chapter56/s56.3.html|http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/037/chapter56/s56.3.html]]+
  
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===+[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=25|Title 42 § 9799.25(a)]] & [[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=15|9799.15(a)]]\\ 
 +[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=55|Title 42 § 9799.55(a), (b)]] & [[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=60|9799.60(a), (b), (b.2)]]
  
-**<font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;#f1c40f>Due to ex post facto court decision, two groupings:</font>** \\ +\\ 
-Those whose offenses occurred **prior to 12/20/12** are either 10 years (offender) or lifetime (sexually violent predator). Quarterly for sexually violent predators, annually for offenders.\\ +Telephonic verification available for eligible Tiers II and III only [[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=25|Title 42 § 9799.25(a.1)]]. [[https://parsol.org/parsol-victory-psp-finally-makes-telephonic-verification-option-available/|More information.]]
-42 PA C.S.A 9796 (a) and (b)\\ +
-42 PA C.S.A 9799.55(a) details 10-year registration\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.055..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.055..HTM]]+
  
-Those whose offenses occurred on or** after 12/20/12** are either Tier I (10 years reporting annually), Tier II (25 years reporting semi-annually), or Tier III (lifetime reporting quarterly)\\ +[[https://www.meganslaw.psp.pa.gov/|Online Update Form]]\\ 
-Regardless of registration period, those who are transient report monthly § 9799.25.a\\ +Only individuals whose offense was committed **before** 12/20/12 may notify the Pennsylvania State Police of a change to their information via online form. 
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.025..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.025..HTM]]\\ +=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM ]]\\ +
-This summarizes the breakdowns of levels for tiers I, II, and III:\\ +
-[[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/Registration|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/Registration]]+
  
-Due to recent lawsuits such as Commonwealth v Muniz (see [[http://www.pacourts.us/assets/opinions/Supreme/out/J-121B-2016oajc%20-%2010317692521317667.pdf|http://www.pacourts.us/assets/opinions/Supreme/out/J-121B-2016oajc%20-%2010317692521317667.pdf]]) registrants’ offenses committed before December 20, 2012 may see their registration requirement change. The Pennsylvania State Police is in the process of reviewing the registration files. Citizens on the registry may see their registration requirement reduced to a ten-year term, remain as a lifetime registrant, or terminated. The Pennsylvania State Police is mailing correspondence to the affected registrants to explain the new requirements.+By tiers and categories\\ 
 +[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=14|Title 42 § 9799.14]]\\ 
 +[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=55|Title 42 § 9799.55]]
  
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  
-Yes. The tiers are: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3.\\ +Pennsylvania uses a risk assessment to determine if the convicted person is a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP).\\ 
-§ 9799.14\\ +[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=24|Title 42 § 9799.24]]\\ 
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billnbr=1952&pn=3543|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billnbr=1952&pn=3543]]+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=58|Title 42 § 9799.58]]\\ 
 +[[https://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SOAB Assessment Standards/Pages/default.aspx|PA Sexual Offenders Assessment Board]]
  
-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-Pennsylvania uses a risk assessment to determine if the convicted person is a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP).\\ +No
-§ 9799.24\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billnbr=1952&pn=3543|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billnbr=1952&pn=3543]]\\ +
-Sexual Offenders Assessment Board\\ +
-[[https://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SOAB%20Assessment%20Standards/Pages/default.aspx|https://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SOAB%20Assessment%20Standards/Pages/default.aspx]]+
  
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-Apparently no private registration but juveniles not required to register at all unless designated a Sexually Violent Delinquent Child §6402\\ +No
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64&sctn=2&subsctn=0|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64&sctn=2&subsctn=0 ]]\\ +
-[[http://www.soab.pa.gov/FortheCommunity/FAQs/Pages/default.aspx|http://www.soab.pa.gov/FortheCommunity/FAQs/Pages/default.aspx ]]\\ +
-The specific statute defining a sexually violent delinquent child is: 42 PA C.S.A. §6402, §6403(a)(3).\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64&sctn=2&subsctn=0|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64&sctn=2&subsctn=0 ]]+
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
-Anyone who is on Tier II or Tier III, even after supervision, are never allowed to be with a minor child unless the child’s parent or guardian is present. There are no legal consequences for the person on the registry, but there can be (and have been) severe consequences for the parent/guardian of the child left alone with someone who is registered as Tier II or Tier III, as well as the child(ren).\\ +Anyone who is on Tier II or Tier III, even after supervision, are not allowed to be with a minor child unless the child’s parent or guardian is present. There are no legal consequences for the person on the registry, but may be considered "child abuse" on the part of the parent/guardian of the child left alone with someone who is registered as Tier II or Tier III.\\ 
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/23/00.063..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/23/00.063..HTM]]\\ +[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=23&div=0&chpt=63&sctn=3&subsctn=0|Title 23 § 6303(b.1)(8)(vii)(A)]]\\ 
-Public notification 42 PA. C.S.A. § 9798\\ +\\ 
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1995/1/0024..PDF|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1995/1/0024..PDF]]\\ +SVPs and SVDCs must attend monthly counseling for life [[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=36|Title 42 § 9799.36]] & [[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=70|9799.70]].
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&yr=2018&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=0010|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&yr=2018&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=0010 ]]+
  
-=== 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? ===
  
-Removal for juveniles\\ +[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=17|Title 42 § 9799.17]]. Termination of period of registration for juvenile offenders\\ 
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=17|§ 9799.17. Termination of period of registration for juvenile offenders]]\\ +[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=15|Title 42 § 9799.15(a.2)]]\\ 
-Removal for Subchapter H\\ +[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=59|Title 42 § 9799.59]]
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=15|§ 9799.15. Period of registration]]\\ +
-Removal for Subchapter I\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=59|§ 9799.59. Exemption from certain notifications]]+
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===+=== What is the registration requirement for someone who is visiting the state? ===
  
-Cannot find statute. This site says within 48 hours.\\ +Must register when residency is establsihed or becomes transient (homeless)[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=12|Title 42 § 9799.12]] & 9[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=53|799.53]]
-[[http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/Curriculum/203_Ovrvw%20of%20CSA/Appendices/App1a_MegansLawFAQs.pdf|http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/Curriculum/203_Ovrvw%20of%20CSA/Appendices/App1a_MegansLawFAQs.pdf ]]\\ +
-This site says within three business days.\\ +
-[[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT]]\\ +
-42 PA C.S.A. Chapter 97 Subchapter “H” lists the definition of “temporary lodging” as seven or more days:\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM]]+
  
-=== 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 is the registration requirement for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
  
-42 Pa.C.S § 9799.32(1) says within 48 hours\\ +[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=13|Title 42 § 9799.13(1.2)]]\\ 
-[[http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/Curriculum/203_Ovrvw%20of%20CSA/Appendices/App1a_MegansLawFAQs.pdf|http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/Curriculum/203_Ovrvw%20of%20CSA/Appendices/App1a_MegansLawFAQs.pdf]]\\ +[[https://www.meganslaw.psp.pa.gov/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT|PA State Police Megan's Law Out-of-State FAQ]]
-This site says within three business days.\\ +
-[[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT]]\\ +
-42 PA C.S.A. Chapter 97 Subchapter “H” also has a definition of "student."\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM]]+
  
 ===== 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? ===
  
-18 Pa. C.S. §3121, 18 Pa. C.S. §3121(a)(1)-(5), 18 Pa. C.S. §3125 (a)(1)-(6), 18 Pa. C.S. §3121 ©and (d), 42 Pa. C.S. §9718.2\\ +Primarily in [[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chpt=31|Title 18, Chapter 31]] but also scattered throughout [[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=18|Title 18]]. See [[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=13|Title 42 § 9799.13]]. & [[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=54|Title 42 § 9799.54.]] for a more precise list.
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031..HTM]]+
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-Yes. 42 PA C.S.A 9799.55(b)\\ +No
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.055..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.055..HTM]]\\ +
-42 PA C.S.A.§ 9799.15(a)(3), (5), (6), (7)\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM]]\\ +
-But it might be worth noting that those designated as SVP must attend counseling for lifetime.\\ +
-[[http://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SVP%20Treatment%20Provider%20Standards/Pages/default.aspx|http://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SVP%20Treatment%20Provider%20Standards/Pages/default.aspx ]]+
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
  
-An article/testimony from an attorney re: determinate vs. indeterminate sentencing:\\ +Yes\\ 
-[[http://www.pdaa.org/da-stedman-testimony-on-sentencing-reform/|http://www.pdaa.org/da-stedman-testimony-on-sentencing-reform/]]\\ +Regarding sexual offenses: [[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=18&subsctn=2|Title 42 § 9718.2.]] "Sentences for sexual offenders." 
-Regarding sexual offenses: PA Title 42 Chapter 97 - § 9718.2. Sentences for sexual offenders.\\ + 
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97]]\\ +=== 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. === 
-PA’s Parole Board power is also described here: PA Title 61: 6137(a)\\ + 
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=61&div=0&chpt=61&sctn=37&subsctn=0|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=61&div=0&chpt=61&sctn=37&subsctn=0]]+[[https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/037/chapter63/s63.4.html&d=reduce|37 Pa. Code § 63.4]]- General conditions of parole\\ 
 +[[https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/037/chapter63/s63.5.html&d=reduce|37 Pa. Code § 63.5]]- Special conditions of parole\\ 
 +[[https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/037/chapter65/s65.4.html&d=reduce|37 Pa. Code § 65.4-]] General conditions of special probation or parole
  
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
  
-C.S. §6402, §6403(a)(3)\\ +[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64&sctn=3&subsctn=0|Title 42 §6403(a)(3)]]
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64]]+
  
 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Age 16; § 3122.1.(a)\\ +Age 16; [[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chpt=31&sctn=22&subsctn=1|Title 18 § 3122.1.(a)]]
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM]]+
  
 === 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; § 3122.1.(a) and (b)\\ +Yes; [[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chpt=31&sctn=22&subsctn=1|Title 18 § 3122.1.(a) and (b)]]
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM]]+
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 \\ \\
 This link to the PA parole board outlines who can vote:\\ This link to the PA parole board outlines who can vote:\\
-[[http://www.pbpp.pa.gov/Understanding%20Parole/VR/Pages/default.aspx|http://www.pbpp.pa.gov/Understanding%20Parole/VR/Pages/default.aspx]]\\ +[[http://www.pbpp.pa.gov/Understanding%20Parole/VR/Pages/default.aspx|http://www.pbpp.pa.gov/Understanding%20Parole/VR/Pages/default.aspx]]
-\\ +
-WHO CAN REGISTER AND VOTE? Pennsylvania Department of State\\ +
-[[https://www.votespa.com/Register-to-Vote/Documents/Convicted_felon_brochure.pdf|https://www.votespa.com/Register-to-Vote/Documents/Convicted_felon_brochure.pdf]]+
  
 === 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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 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-There is none available on the legislature website. This article includes an infographic about how bills become law in PA:\\ 
-[[https://cumberlink.com/news/local/closer_look/lost-in-committee-how-a-bill-becomes-a-law/article_0bfe1ccd-9fb5-596a-a12d-ab1f0c17ba6e.html|https://cumberlink.com/news/local/closer_look/lost-in-committee-how-a-bill-becomes-a-law/article_0bfe1ccd-9fb5-596a-a12d-ab1f0c17ba6e.html]]\\ 
-Also [[http://www.pacapitol.com|www.pacapitol.com]] has some good resources:\\ 
 [[http://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/PDF/Making-Law-In-PA.pdf|http://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/PDF/Making-Law-In-PA.pdf]] [[http://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/PDF/Making-Law-In-PA.pdf|http://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/PDF/Making-Law-In-PA.pdf]]
  
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===+[[https://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/ViewFile.cfm?File=/Resources/PDF/Educational/Welcome-to-the-Senate-of-Pennsylvania.pdf#:~:text=ABOUT THE LEGISLATURE&text=The Pennsylvania Legislature is made,the position by House colleagues.|https://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/ViewFile.cfm?File=%2FResources%2FPDF%2FEducational%2FWelcome%2Dto%2Dthe%2DSenate%2Dof%2DPennsylvania%2Epdf#:~:text=ABOUT%20THE%20LEGISLATURE&text=The%20Pennsylvania%20Legislature%20is%20made,the%20position%20by%20House%20colleagues.]]
  
-On the PA legislature home page under ‘find legislation.’ Also on same page click ‘advanced search’ under the search window and enter a search term.\\ +=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? === 
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/]]+ 
 +Search by bill nymber and/or keyword/phrase\\ 
 +[[https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills|https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills]]
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
  
-One can sign up for “follow a bill” and get regular updates on the progress of particular legislation.\\ +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/login/|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/login/]]
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/]]+
  
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
  
-House Appropriations\\ +[[https://www.palegis.us/house/committees/48/children-and-youth|House Children and Youth]]\\ 
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=4&CteeBody=H|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=4&CteeBody=H]]\\ +[[https://www.palegis.us/house/committees/60/judiciary|House Judiciary]]\\ 
-House Children and Youth\\ +[[https://www.palegis.us/senate/committees/39/judiciary|Senate Judiciary]]
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=48&CteeBody=H|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=48&CteeBody=H]]\\ +
-House Judiciary\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=24&CteeBody=H|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=24&CteeBody=H]]\\ +
-Senate Appropriations\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=3&CteeBody=S|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=3&CteeBody=S]]\\ +
-Senate Judiciary\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/index.cfm?CteeBody=S&Code=39|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/index.cfm?CteeBody=S&Code=39]]+
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-Senate\\ +[[https://www.palegis.us/senate/members|Senate]]\\ 
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information//mbrList.cfm?Body=S|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information//mbrList.cfm?Body=S]]\\ +[[https://www.palegis.us/house/members|House]]
-House\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/mbrList.cfm?body=H&sort=alpha|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/mbrList.cfm?body=H&sort=alpha]] +
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-Defenders Association of Philadelphia:\\ +[[http://www.philadefender.org|Defenders Association of Philadelphia]]\\ 
-[[http://www.philadefender.org|http://www.philadefender.org]]\\ +[[https://keystonecenterecu.net|Keystone Center]]
-Keystone Center:\\ +
-[[https://keystonecenterecu.net|https://keystonecenterecu.net]]+
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
-PA Prison Society\\ +[[https://parsol.org/fearless/|PA Fearless Group]]\\ 
-[[http://www.prisonsociety.org/|http://www.prisonsociety.org/]]\\ +[[https://parsol.org/fff/|PA Fearless for Families Group]]\\ 
-Glass House, Inc.:\\ +[[http://www.prisonsociety.org/|PA Prison Society]]\\ 
-[[http://glasshouseinc.org|http://glasshouseinc.org]]\\ +[[http://www.newpersonministries.org|New Persons Ministries]]
-New Persons Ministries:\\ +
-[[http://www.newpersonministries.org|http://www.newpersonministries.org]]\\ +
-PARSOL Community Resources:\\ +
-[[https://parsol.org/resources/community-resources/|https://parsol.org/resources/community-resources/]]+
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
  
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/pennsylvania/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/pennsylvania/ ]]+[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/pennsylvania/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/pennsylvania/]]\\ 
 +[[https://parsol.org/resources/community-resources/|PARSOL Community Resources]]\\ 
 +[[https://wiki.parsol.org/index.php?title=Main_Page|PARSOL Statewide Wiki]]
  
  
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