State Information Wiki

This is an old revision of the document!

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/

Idaho Laws Regarding Registration

Who must register?

18-8304 - APPLICATION OF CHAPTER – RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch83/sect18-8304/

What information must be provided?

18-8305 - CENTRAL REGISTRY – NOTICE TO AGENCIES
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch83/sect18-8305/

How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?

SVP written form monthly; home visit bi-annually; in person yearly Others written form quarterly; in person yearly. Homeless must check in weekly. 18-8308(1)
Non-violent registrant: report in-person annually; mail notification every 4 months between annual registration; complete, sign and return the notice of address verification form to the department within fourteen (14) days of the mailing date. 18-8308(2)
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title18/T18CH83/SECT18-8308/
Duration life 18-310(1); petition can be made after 10 yrs. in some situations; see removal process.
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch83/sect18-8310/

Does the state categorize by levels/tiers?

No.

Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels?

Yes.
Assessing Sex Offenders
https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/probation-and-parole/sex-offender-management/assessing-sex-offenders\\ https://idahocourtrecords.us/criminal-court-records/types/sex-offenses/
Idaho DOC Standard Operating Procedure: Sex Offender Supervision and Classification
https://forms-idoc.idaho.gov/WebLink/0/edoc/1140636/Sex%20Offender%20Supervision%20and%20Classification.pdf
https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2015/standingcommittees/150302_sj&r_0130PM_Attachment_3.pdf

Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who?

Apparently not.

What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state?

Appears to be none.

What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?

Must comply 18-8304
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title18/T18CH83/SECT18-8304/
Within 2 working days 18-8307(4)(b)
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title18/T18CH83/SECT18-8307/

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?

Does the state have lifetime supervision?

No

Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?

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.

See pg. 151
https://forms-idoc.idaho.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=384585&dbid=0&repo=LFICHE

What are the state civil commitment laws?

Speaks to mental illness, not those w/ sexual offense conviction. S18-212
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch2/sect18-212/

What is the age of consent?

Statute 18-1506 would indicate 16 years
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch15/sect18-1506/
However this definition in statute 18-1507(b) indicates 18 years
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title18/T18CH15/SECT18-1507/

Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?

Yes; actor must be 18 or older 18-1506
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title18/T18CH15/SECT18-1506/
And statute 18-1508A shows there must be a gap of five years for anyone 16 or 17 years old
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title18/T18CH15/SECT18-1508A/

Info for State Advocates

Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?

After prison, parole, probation 18-310
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch3/sect18-310/

What does the state say about persons who are required to register?

https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/probation-and-parole/sex-offender-management

How is the state’s legislature organizied?

How a bill becomes the law
https://legislature.idaho.gov/resources/howabillbecomesalaw/
https://idcounties.org/advocacy/legislative-process/

How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?

Search by variety of methods including key words
https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2018/legislation/

Best keywords are:

Sexual; sexual offender; sex offender registration

How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:

Bill Tracker
https://lso.legislature.idaho.gov/MyBillTracker/Login_input.do

What are the important legislative committees for our issues?

Senate Judiciary and Rules
https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2018/standingcommittees/SJR/
House Judiciary, Rules and Administration
https://legislature.idaho.gov/committees/housecommittees/

Contact info for state legislators can be found at:

Senate
https://legislature.idaho.gov/senate/membership/
House
https://legislature.idaho.gov/house/membership/

Other Useful State Information

Contact information for state registry office

Central Sex Offender Registry
700 S. Stratford Dr., Suite 120
Meridian, ID 83642
Ph: 208.884.7305
Email: idsor@isp.idaho.gov
https://www.isp.idaho.gov/sor_id/

NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:

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 state advocacy groups:

Idaho Human Rights
https://humanrights.idaho.gov/About-Us

Other registrant-friendly state support groups:

Response needed.

Other helpful information

http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/idaho/

Table of Contents