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pennsylvania [2025/12/04 22:00] – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] josiahkpennsylvania [2026/08/15 22:02] (current) – josiahk
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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 42 § 9799.13. Applicability. Post SORNA\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=13|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 § 9799.54. Applicability. Pre-SORNA\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=54|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=54]]+
  
-=== Alternative Registration ===+[[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)]]
  
-[[https://parsol.org/telereg|https://parsol.org/telereg]]\\ +=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
-See this page for updates about telephone registration.+
  
-Online Update Form\\ +[[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)]]\\ 
-Only individuals whose offense was committed **before** December 20, 2012 may notify the Pennsylvania State Police of a change to their information via online form.\\ +[[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)]]
-[[https://www.meganslaw.psp.pa.gov/|https://www.meganslaw.psp.pa.gov/]] +
- +
-=== What information must registrants provide? === +
- +
-Title 42 § 9799.16. Registry. Post SORNA +
- +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=16|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 § 9799.56. Registration procedures and applicability. Pre-SORNA\\ +
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=56|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=56]] +
- +
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? === +
- +
-** <font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;#f1c40f>Due to ex post facto court decision, two groupings:</font>  ** \\ +
-Those whose offenses occurred **prior to 12/20/12** .\\ +
-42 PA C.S.A 9799.55(a) & 9799.60(b) 10-year registration- report annually\\ +
-42 PA C.S.A 9799.55(b) & 9799.60(b) Lifetime registration- report annually\\ +
-[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=55|https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=55]]\\ +
-42 PA C.S.A 9799.60(a) SVP- Lifetime registration- report quarterly\\ +
-42 PA C.S.A 9799.60(b.2) Transients (homeless)- report monthly\\ +
-[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=60|https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=60]] +
- +
-Those whose offenses occurred on or** after 12/20/12**.\\ +
-42 PA C.S.A 9799.25(a)\\ +
-Tier I- 15-year registration- report annually\\ +
-Tier II- 25-year registration- report bi-annually\\ +
-Tier III and SVP- Lifetime registration- report quarterly\\ +
-Sexually Violent Delinquent Child- Lifetime registration- report quarterly\\ +
-Transient (homeless)- Report monthly\\ +
-[[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]]\\ +
-[[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]]+
  
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-This summarizes the breakdowns of levels for tiers I, II, and III:\\ +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.]]
-[[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/Registration|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/Registration]]+
  
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===+[[https://www.meganslaw.psp.pa.gov/|Online Update Form]]\\ 
 +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. 
 +=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
  
-By tiers: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3.\\ +By tiers and categories\\ 
-§ 9799.14\\ +[[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.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=14|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=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 use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  
 Pennsylvania uses a risk assessment to determine if the convicted person is a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP).\\ Pennsylvania uses a risk assessment to determine if the convicted person is a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP).\\
-§ 9799.24\\ +[[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]]\\ 
-§ 9799.58\\ +[[https://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SOAB Assessment Standards/Pages/default.aspx|PA Sexual Offenders Assessment Board]]
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=58|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=58]]\\ +
-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? ===+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
 No No
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 No No
  
-=== 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 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 there can be consequences for the parent/guardian of the child left alone with someone who is registered as Tier II or Tier III.\\ +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]]\\ +
-SVPs and SVDCs must attend monthly counseling for life 42 PA. C.S.A. § 9799.36 & 9799.70\\ +
-[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=36|https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=36]]\\ +
-[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=70|https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=70]]+
  
-=== 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\\ +
-[[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” 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]]+
  
 +[[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)]]\\
 +[[https://www.meganslaw.psp.pa.gov/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT|PA State Police Megan's Law Out-of-State FAQ]]
  
 ===== 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]]\\ +
-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]]+
  
 === 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. === === 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.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/037/chapter63/s63.4.html|https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/037/chapter63/s63.4.html]]+[[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]] 
 === 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://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.]] [[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.]]
  
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===+=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
  
 Search by bill nymber and/or keyword/phrase\\ Search by bill nymber and/or keyword/phrase\\
-[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/bills/|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/bills/]]+[[https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills|https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills]]
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
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 [[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/login/|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/login/]] [[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/login/|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/login/]]
  
-=== 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 Fearless Group\\ +[[https://parsol.org/fearless/|PA Fearless Group]]\\ 
-[[https://parsol.org/fearless-support-meetings/|https://parsol.org/fearless-support-meetings/]]\\ +[[https://parsol.org/fff/|PA Fearless for Families Group]]\\ 
-PA Prison Society\\ +[[http://www.prisonsociety.org/|PA Prison Society]]\\ 
-[[http://www.prisonsociety.org/|http://www.prisonsociety.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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