//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** // {{ :pa.png?nolink&175x139}} 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 ===== **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.]] === What information must be provided? === [[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)]] === How frequently must information be verified? 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)]] \\ 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.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 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 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).\\ [[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/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 anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? === No === Is there a registration fee? === No === 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 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.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)]]\\ \\ 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]]. === Is there a process for removal from the registry? === [[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.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=15|Title 42 § 9799.15(a.2)]]\\ [[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=59|Title 42 § 9799.59]] === What is the registration requirement for someone who is visiting the state? === 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]] === What is the registration requirement for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === [[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 ===== === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === 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. === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === No === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === Yes\\ 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." === 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&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? === [[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)]] === What is the age of consent? === 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)]] === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === 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)]] ===== Info for State Advocates ===== === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === Yes; as soon as they are released from active incarceration.\\ [[https://www.cor.pa.gov/community-reentry/Pages/Voting-Rights.aspx|https://www.cor.pa.gov/community-reentry/Pages/Voting-Rights.aspx]]\\ \\ 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]] === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === [[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ]]\\ [[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]]\\ [[http://www.soab.pa.gov/FortheCommunity/FAQs/Pages/default.aspx|http://www.soab.pa.gov/FortheCommunity/FAQs/Pages/default.aspx]]\\ [[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT]] === How does the state’s legislative process work? === [[http://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/PDF/Making-Law-In-PA.pdf|http://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/PDF/Making-Law-In-PA.pdf]] [[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 about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? === Search by bill nymber and/or keyword/phrase\\ [[https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills|https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills]] === Best keywords are: === Sex offense, sexual offense, sexual offender, or any other related term. === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === [[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/login/|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/login/]] === What are the important legislative committees for our issues are: === [[https://www.palegis.us/house/committees/48/children-and-youth|House Children and Youth]]\\ [[https://www.palegis.us/house/committees/60/judiciary|House Judiciary]]\\ [[https://www.palegis.us/senate/committees/39/judiciary|Senate Judiciary]] === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === [[https://www.palegis.us/senate/members|Senate]]\\ [[https://www.palegis.us/house/members|House]] ===== Other Useful State Information ===== === Contact information for state registry office === 1800 Elmerton Avenue\\ Harrisburg, PA 17110\\ P: 1.866.771.3170\\ [[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/Home/Contact|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/Home/Contact]] === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === [[https://parsol.org/|https://parsol.org/]] === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === [[http://www.philadefender.org|Defenders Association of Philadelphia]]\\ [[https://keystonecenterecu.net|Keystone Center]] === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === [[https://parsol.org/fearless/|PA Fearless Group]]\\ [[https://parsol.org/fff/|PA Fearless for Families Group]]\\ [[http://www.prisonsociety.org/|PA Prison Society]]\\ [[http://www.newpersonministries.org|New Persons Ministries]] === Other helpful information === [[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]]