SEXUAL OFFENDERS: Registration Requirements. Presented by: John C. Simoneaux, Ph.D.

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1 SEXUAL OFFENDERS: Registration Requirements Presented by: John C. Simoneaux, Ph.D.

2 OBJECTIVES List the various levels of sex offenders in Louisiana and how those levels are determined Explain those crimes that result in sex-offender registration requirements, and those that do not Describe registration requirements and how to locate a sex offender anywhere in the country

3 HISTORY The Louisiana legislature enacted the state s first law mandating the registration of sex offenses and offenses against victims who are minors in Law enforcement offices were required to forward the offenders fingerprints and related information to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections which maintained a central registry of sex offenders and child predators

4 HISTORY In October, 1994, congress enacted the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act) Thankfully referred to as the Wetterling Act This set guidelines for the state sex offender registration programs and gave states 3 years to come into compliance

5 HISTORY In 1996, Congress passed Megan s Law, amending the Wetterling Act and providing for release of registration information in accordance with state laws. Accordingly, in 1997, Act 1147 was passed by the Louisiana Legislature to bring Louisiana s laws in compliance with these provisions This also included the Pam Lychner Act, also known as the "Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act of 1996," that established a federal database for United States sex offenders.

6 HISTORY By January 1, 2008, Louisiana s laws were in conformity with federal guidelines and the new Adam Walsh Act. The Walsh Act organizes sex offenders into three tiers and mandates that Tier 3 offenders (the most serious tier) update their whereabouts every three months with lifetime registration requirements. Tier 2 offenders must update their whereabouts every six months with 25 years of registration, and Tier 1 offenders must update their whereabouts every year with 15 years of registration. Failure to register and update information is a felony under the law.

7 HISTORY Amendments required that a central registry of sex offenders be maintained by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information the registry is known as the State Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry There is also a mandate to participate in the National Sex Offender Registry

8 Which Crimes Require Registration? It is important to note that a person convicted of any of the following offenses when the victim is an adult is a sex offender A person convicted of any of the following offenses when the victim is under the age of 18 and the defendant is not the parent of the victim is a sex offender AND a child predator

9 Which Crimes Require Registration? The relevant crimes are divided into those that would designate an offender as a Tier I, Tier II, or Tier III Offender. Tier I: All offenses requiring registration other than those defined as aggravated offenses or sexual offenses against a victim who is a minor (see below) will have a 15 year registration period to be conducted annually Tier II: All offenses defined as sexual offenses against a victim who is a minor will have a 25 year registration period to be conducted semiannually Tier III: All offenses defined as aggravated offenses will have a lifetime registration period to be conducted quarterly

10 Tier I Offenses Definitions in Handouts Simple Rape under subsection (3) 14:43(A)(3) Sexual Battery of Victim 18 and over 14:43.1 Intentional Exposure to Aids Interference with child custody other than by parent 14:45.1 False Imprisonment of child under 18 other than by parent 14:46 False Imprisonment of child under 18 with weapon 14:46.1 Incest 14:78 Felony Carnal Knowledge 14:80 (except if waived by court)

11 Tier I Offenses Definitions in Handouts Indecent Behavior with Juveniles 14:81 Prohibited Sexual Conduct between educator and student 14:81.4 Crime Against Nature 14:89 Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles 14:92(A)(7) Obscenity through solicitation of a minor 14:106(5) Video Voyeurism 14:283 Voyeurism 14:283.1 Minors under 16: prohibited employments or occupations 23:251

12 Tier II Offenses Definitions in Handouts Sexual Battery of Minor under 18 years of age 14:43.1 Oral Sexual Battery 14:43.3 Human Trafficking 14:46.2(B)(2) Aggravated Incest under circumstances not in Tier III 14:78.1 Possession, Production and/or Distribution of Child Porn 14:81.1 Molestation of a juvenile or a person with a physical or mental disability (with an exception) Computer Aided Solicitation 14:81.3 Prostitution: Persons Under Seventeen 14:82.1

13 Tier II Offenses Definitions in Handouts Soliciting for prostitutes when the persons being solicited for prostitution are under the age of 18 years 14:83 Inciting prostitution when the prostitution involves persons under the age of eighteen years 14:83.1 Promoting prostitution when the prostitution being promoted involves a person under the age of eighteen years 14:83.2 Pandering when victim is under 18 years of age 14:84(1), (3), (5), and (6) Enticing of minor into Prostitution 14:86 Operation of places of prostitution when the prostitution involves persons under the age of eighteen years 14:282

14 Tier III Offenses Definitions in Handouts Aggravate Rape 14:42 Forcible Rape 14:42.1 Simple Rape under subsection A(1) and (2) 14:43 Sexual Battery of a child under the age of 13 14:43.1(c)(2) Second Degree Sexual Battery 14:43.2 Aggravated Kidnapping of a minor 14:44 Second Degree Kidnapping of a minor under 18 14:44.1 Aggravated Kidnapping of a child 14:44.2 Simple Kidnapping of a minor under 18 14:45

15 Tier III Offenses Definitions in Handouts Trafficking of children for sexual purposes 14:46.3 Aggravated Incest involving sexual intercourse, 2 nd degree sexual battery 14:78.1 Molestation of a juvenile or a person with a physical or mental disability prosecuted under the provisions of R.S. 14:81.2(C)(1), (D)(1), or (D2) (E)(1) Aggravated Crime Against Nature 14:89.1 Sexual Battery of the Infirmed 14:93.5

16 WHO MUST REGISTER? Louisiana Revised Statute: 15:542 outlines the duty to register (see handouts) Any adult living in the state who has pled guilty to, has been convicted of, or where adjudication has been deferred or withheld for the perpetration or attempted perpetration of, or any conspiracy, to commit either of the following: A sex offense as defined in R.S. 15:541, with the exception of those convicted of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile (see handout) A criminal offense against a victim who is a minor as defined in R.S. 15:541 (see handout)

17 WHO MUST REGISTER? Louisiana Revised Statute: 15:542 outlines the duty to register (see handouts) Any juvenile who has pled guilty or has been convicted of a sex offense or second degree kidnapping as provided for in Children s Code Article 305 or 857, with the exception of simple rate; and Any juvenile who has attained the age of 14 at the time of the commission of the offense, who has been adjudicated delinquent based upon the perpetration, or conspiracy to commit listed offenses.

18 WHO MUST REGISTER? Listed offenses for juveniles (see handouts): Aggravated rape (R.S. 14:42) Forcible rape (R.S. 14:42.1) Second degree sexual battery (R.S. 14:43.2) Aggravated kidnapping of a child who has not attained the age of thirteen years (R.S. 14:44) Second degree kidnapping of a child who has not attained the age of thirteen years (R.S. 14:44.1) Aggravated incest involving circumstances defined as an aggravated offense (R.S. 14:78.1)

19 WHERE MUST THEY REGISTER? With the Sheriff of the parish of the person s residence(s), and with the Chief of Police if the address is in an incorporated area with a police department If the parish has more than 450,000 people, the offender must register with the police department, the sheriff of the parish where the offender works and/or attends school The offender also must register in the parish of conviction for the initial registration only.

20 WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED? Name and any aliases used by offender Physical address or addresses of residence Name and physical address of employment, with as much specificity as possible regarding places worked, including travel routes used by the offender Name and physical address of school in which he/she is a student

21 WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED? Two forms of proof of residence for each address provided, including: Driver s license Bill for utility service Bill for telephone service or An affidavit of an adult resident living at the same address certifying that the affiant understands the obligation to provide written notice (R.S. 15: see handout) to the appropriate law enforcement agency when the offender no longer lives at that residence.

22 WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED? The crime for which he was convicted and the date and place of such conviction and, if known by the offender The court in which the conviction was obtained The docket number of the case The specific statute under which he/she was convicted The sentence imposed A current photograph ( current is not defined) Fingerprints, palm prints, and a DNA sample Telephone numbers, both land lines and mobile phone numbers A description of every vehicle registered to or operated by the offender with license plate number and a copy of the driver s license or identification card

23 WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED? Social security number Date of birth A description of the physical characteristics of the offender, including: Sex Race Hair color Eye color Height Age Weight Scars Tattoos Other identifying marks on the body

24 WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED? Every address, online screen name, or other online identity used by the offender to communicate on the Internet Temporary lodging information regarding any place where the offender plans to stay for seven or more days. Travel and immigration documents, including passports and documents establishing immigration status.

25 WHO MUST BE NOTIFIED? Registered offenders must give name, residential address, physical characteristics and a photograph to the following: At least one person in every residence or business within a one-mile radius in a rural area, and three-tenths of a mile radius in an urban or suburban area of the address of the residence where the offender lives after release, including all adults living in the offender s residence The superintendent of the school district where the defendant will live The superintendent must notify the principal of every school located within a one-mile radius of the residence address and any other principals deemed appropriate

26 WHO MUST BE NOTIFIED? The notice sent to the superintendent must include two clear, recent photographs (or photocopy) that were taken after release The principal notified by the superintendent must post conspicuous notices at the school containing a photograph of the offender and stating the person s name, address, and a statement on the notice that appropriately notifies the students of the potential danger. If a registrant provides recreational instruction (e.g., martial arts, dancing, theater, music, etc.) to anyone under 17, a notice must be posed in the building or facility where the instruction is being given, containing the registrants name, photograph, etc. This has to be displayed prominently Juveniles required to register are generally exempt from many of these provisions

27 WHEN MUST THE REGISTRATION TAKE PLACE? Registration information must be updated within 3 business days of establishing a new or additional physical residential address or of changes in information previously provided when any of the following occur: The offender changes his/her place of residence or establishes a new or additional residence; or When the offender has vacated his/her current address of registration with the intent not to return; or When the offender has been absent from his/her current address of registration for more than 30 consecutive days, or an aggregate of 30 days or more per calendar year and is physically present at another address during the same time period; or The offender has a change in name, place of employment, or enrollment

28 SOCIAL NETWORKING ACCESS? Any registrant who isn t already prohibited, shall include in his profile for the networking website an indication that he/she is a sex offender or child predator and shall include: Notice of the crime for which he/she was convicted Jurisdiction of conviction A description of physical characteristics Residential address The registrant must ensure that the information is displayed in his/her profile for the networking website and visible to, or able to be viewed by, other users and visitors of the networking website.

29 SOCIAL NETWORKING ACCESS? It can be against the law for a sex offender to use a social networking website. Use means creating a profile or contacting or trying to contact other users of a social networking website Anyone who is required to register as a sex offender and was convicted of: Indecent behavior with juveniles Pornography involving juveniles Computer-aided solicitation of a minor Video voyeurism An offense defined in R.S. 15:541 in which the victim of the sex offense was a minor (i.e. under 18)

30 SOCIAL NETWORKING ACCESS? This applies to individuals convicted for a similar offense in another state or jurisdiction First offense penalty is a fine of not more than $10,000 and imprisonment for not more than 10 years second offense increases to $20,000 and a sentence between five and 25.

31 WHAT ABOUT RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION Any person who was convicted of an aggravated offense that requires registration (Tier III) must renew and update his/her registration in person every three months from the date of the initial registration Any person convicted of a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor (Tier II) shall renew and update his/her registration in person every six months from the date of initial registration. Any other person subject to registration (Tier I) shall update his/her registration in person annually from the date of initial registration Every renewal shall occur with the sheriff of the parish of residence of residences of the offender. This continues for the period of registration required by law.

32 FAILURE TO REGISTER PROPERLY R.S. 15: (see handouts) outlines what happens when someone required to register does not do so properly Upon first conviction can be fined not more than $1,000 and imprisoned for not less than two years or more than ten years no parole, probation, or suspension. Upon second and/or subsequent convictions, the offender an be fined $3,000 and imprisoned for not less than five years and not more than 20 years again, no early release

33 FAILURE TO REGISTER PROPERLY Failure to pay annual registration fee can yield a fine of not more than $500, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both second failure (see first and second bullet) For someone who has signed an affidavit of residence who fails to provide proper notice can be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than six moths (or both) Anyone who falsifies a document or attempts to defraud, on first conviction, can be fined not more than $1000 and imprisoned for not less than two years nor more than 10 years A second offense gets a fine of $3000 and imprisonment for not less than five years nor more than 20 years

34 WHERE CAN T REGISTRANTS GO? R.S. 14:91.2 defines Unlawful Presence of a Sex Offender For Tier II offenders Cannot be within 1,000 feet of school property Cannot be in a motor vehicle to transport students to and from school or a school-related activity when people under the age of 18 are present on the school property Cannot live within 1000 feet of a public or private elementary or secondary school

35 WHERE CAN T REGISTRANTS GO? R.S. 14:91.2 defines Unlawful Presence of a Sex Offender Cannot be within 1,000 feet of a public park, recreational facility, or child care facility Cannot live within 1,000 feet of any public park or recreational facility Cannot loiter within 1,000 feet of public library property To loiter is to linger, remain, or prowl in a public place or on the premises of another for a protracted period of time without lawful business or reason to be present.

36 WHERE CAN T REGISTRANTS GO? R.S. 14:91.2 defines Unlawful Presence of a Sex Offender For Tier III offenders Cannot be within 1,000 feet of a group home, residential home, child care facility, or a family child day care home Cannot live within 1,000 feet of any of the above, as well as a playground, public or private youth center, public swimming pool, or free standing video arcade facility

37 WHERE CAN T REGISTRANTS GO? For Tier III offenders All of the restrictions of Tier II Can get permission to be present on school premises from the superintendent of the school board or the principal or headmaster of a private school Must give 24 hour notice of the nature of the visit, the date and time the offender will be present in the school must notify upon arrival and upon departing. If around children, the offender must remain under the direct supervision of a school official

38 WHAT ABOUT FORMER VICTIMS? According to LA R.S. 14:91.9, it is against the law for anyone convicted of a sex offense to do any of the following: Live within 3 miles of the victim, unless the offender occupied the property before the date on which the victim started to live within 3 miles of the offender Knowingly to be physically present within 300 feet of the victim These could result in a fine of not more than $1,000 and/or imprisonment for not more than one year

39 WHAT ABOUT FORMER VICTIMS? Communicate, in any way, with the victim or an immediate family member (spouse, mother, father, aunt, uncle, sibling, or child by blood, marriage or adoption) of the victim, unless the victim consents in writing. Violation of this provision could result in a fine of not more than $500 and/or imprisonment for not more than six months.

40 WHERE CAN T REGISTRANTS GO? Notes: Each governing board of a public library must develop and implement a plan to regulate access of sex offenders to the property, and narrowly tailor its regulations to protect children from contact Nothing in the law prevents a public library from adopting a total ban on a sex offender s access to public property

41 OUT OF STATE ACTIVITY R.S. 15: (see handouts) Anyone who was convicted under the laws of another state or jurisdiction for an analogous crime must meet all of the registration requirements within 3 business days of establishing residence in Louisiana Within 30 days of residency, the person must provide certified copies of court records pertaining to the offense or offenses requiring registration as a sex offender, such as: Bill of information Indictment Court Minutes Final Disposition

42 OUT OF STATE ACTIVITY R.S. 15: (see handouts) Within 60 days of receiving the records, the Bureau determines time period of registration and frequency of in-person renewals, based on a comparison of the elements of the offense or conviction or adjudication with the elements of the most comparable Louisiana offense

43 OUT OF STATE ACTIVITY R.S. 15: (see handouts) Until the determination is made, the offender must abide by the provisions applying to a Tier III Offender. An appeals process is available. Any nonresident worker in the state who would be required to register in the state of residence must register just as a Louisiana resident would within 3 business days of employment

44 OUT OF STATE ACTIVITY R.S. 15: (see handouts) If a resident leaves the state for employment (part- or full-time), with or without compensation, for more than 7 days or for an aggregate of 30 days or more a year, must notify appropriate law enforcement agencies. A student resident requiring registration must notify appropriate law enforcement agencies within 3 business days if leaving the state to enroll in any school as a full- or part-time student in another state.

45 REGISTRATION HOW LONG? The determination of Tier status determines period of time the person must register either 10 years (Tier I), 25 years (Tier II), or life (Tier III) The registration period of 15 years can be reduced to 10 years if the offender maintains a clean record for the entire 10 year period of registration The lifetime registration period can be reduced to 25 years if the offender maintains a clean record for 25 years. If an offender who is registered is subsequently incarcerated for a felony conviction, the period of registration and notification begins anew on the day of release, with no credit for the period of time in which the offender complied with registration requirements before incarceration.

46 CLEAN RECORD? A Clean Record is maintained by: Not being convicted of any offense for which imprisonment for more than a year may be imposed Not being convicted of any sex offense Successfully completing any periods of supervised release, probation, or parole; and Successfully completing an appropriate sex offender treatment program by a registered treatment as provided in R.S. 24:936 (handouts) or an appropriate sex offender treatment program certified by the Attorney General of the United States (

47 IDENTIFICATION CARDS LA R.S. 40:1321(J)(1) Anyone required to register as a sex offender must obtain a special identification card that is issued by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections This card contains a restriction code that declares the holder is a sex offender in all capital letters in orange This is valid for one year from the date of issuance It must be card on the person at all times by the offender This card must be renewed annually Violation of this provision subjects the offender to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500, and/or imprisonment for not more than six months.

48 FLAGGED DRIVERS LICENSES LA R.S. 32:412(I)(3) Regardless of the class of drivers license, any person who is required to register as a sex offender must have a license with a restriction code, declaring that the license holder is a sex offender The driver s license must include the words sex offender and the word must be orange in color

49 HOLIDAY RESTRICTIONS LA R.S. 14:313 & 14:313.1 Every person now required to register as a sex offender: Is prohibited from using or wearing a hood, mask, or disguise of any kind with the intent to hide, conceal, or disguise his/her identity on or concerning Halloween, Mardi Gras, Easter, Christmas, or any other recognized holiday for which hoods, masks, or disguises are generally used It is against the law to distribute candy or other gifts on or concerning Halloween, Mardi Gras, Easter, Christmas, or any other recognized holiday for which generally candy is distributed or other gifts given to person under 18-years- old

50 FEDERAL GUIDELINES The important acronym is SORNA the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. This is actually Title 1 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (Public Law ) This law was designed to: protect children from sexual exploitation and violet crime, to prevent child abuse and child pornography, and to honor the memory of Adam Walsh and other child victims

51 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Adam John Walsh (November 14, 1974 July 27, 1981) was an American boy who was a six-year-old who was kidnapped from a Sears store in Hollywood, Florida in late July of He was later found murdered and decapitated. A serial killer named Ottis Toole confessed to the murder, but was not convicted for the crime because evidence was lost and he recanted the confession he died of liver disease on 9/15/96. On 12/16/08 police announced that the Walsh case was closed as they were satisfied that Toole was the murderer Adam s story was made into a 1983 TV film Adam. His father, John Walsh, became an advocate for victims of violent crimes and the host of America s Most Wanted.

52 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS SORNA offers a set of minimum standards for sex offender registration and notification in the U.S. Additionally, SORNA: Extends the jurisdictions where registration is required beyond the 50 states, to include the District of Columbia, principal U.S. territories, and federally recognized Indian tribes Identifies a more comprehensive group of sex offenders and sex offenses for which registration is required

53 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS SORNA offers a set of minimum standards for sex offender registration and notification in the U.S. Additionally, SORNA: Requires those registrants to keep their registration current in each jurisdiction where they live, work, or go to school Requires sex offenders to provide more extensive registration information Requires sex offenders to make periodic in-person appearances to verify and update registration information Expands the amount and kind of information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders Makes changes in the required minimum duration of registration for sex offenders

54 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS The Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) has a useful website at the following address: The mission of CEOS is to protect children from sexual exploitation through the vigorous enforcement of federal laws, and to continuously improve the federal response to these serious crimes. It is part of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice CEOS has jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute individuals who fail to register as sex offenders pursuant to SORNA. SORNA s aim is to close potential gaps and loopholes that existed under previous laws, and to strengthen the nationwide network of sex offender registrations.

55 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Presently, the means of public notification includes sex offender websites in all states. Some states require other forms of notice Every jurisdiction is required to comply with the federal standards outlined in SORNA.

56 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Section 2250 of Title 18, United States Code, makes it a federal offense for sex offenders required to register pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), to knowing fail to register or update a registration as required. State convicted sex offenders may also be prosecuted under this statute if the sex offender knowingly fails to register or update a registration as required, and engages in interstate travel, foreign travel, or enters, leaves, or resides on an Indian reservation. A sex offender who fails to properly register may face fines and up to 10 years in prison. Furthermore, if a sex offender knowingly fails to update or register as required and commits a violent federal crime, he or she may face up to 30 years in prison under this statute.

57 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS CEOS works with the High Technology Investigation Unit (HTIU), the FBI, and the U.S. Attorney s Offices to investigate and prosecute sex offenders who fail to register as required by SORNA CEOS attorneys also conduct trainings to educate law enforcement officials, investigators, prosecutors, and others about the national sex offender registration system

58 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS SORNA established the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (aka: SMART Office. This office is authorized to administer the standards for sex offender registration and notification It is further authorized to cooperate with and provide assistance to states, local governments, tribal governments, and other public and private entities in relation to sex offender registration and notification, and other measures for the protection of the public from sexual abuse or exploitation.

59 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS SORNA Guidelines Convictions requiring registration: Sexual acts and sexual contact offenses are offenses that have an element involving a sexual act or sexual contact with another The offenses cover crimes whose elements involve: Any type or degree of genital, oral, or anal penetration Any sexual touching or contact with a person s body, either directly or through the clothing

60 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS SORNA Guidelines Convictions requiring registration: Specified offenses against minors a criminal offense that is a specified offense against a minor as defined by SORNA Specified federal offenses includes most sexual offenses under federal law Specified military offenses include sex offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, as specified by the Secretary of Defense Attempts and conspiracies includes attempts and conspiracies to commit offenses that are otherwise covered by the definition of sex offenses.

61 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS SORNA Guidelines Required Information (essentially same as state requirements): Names all aliases Date of birth actual and any false dates used All Internet identifiers and addresses All telephone numbers Social Security Numbers (all used by offender) Residence address Other residence information (e.g., homelessness, rural area with no street address) Temporary lodging information (7 or more days) Passport and immigration information Employer s name and address

62 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS SORNA Guidelines Required Information (essentially same as state requirements): Other employment information Normal travel routes Professional licenses School name and address Vehicle information description and license plate or registration number Physical description of offender Text of the registration offense or offenses Criminal history and other criminal justice information Current photograph Fingerprints and palm prints DNA information Driver s license or identification card

63 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS SORNA Guidelines Information prohibited from being publicly available: Victim s identity The Social Security number of the sex offender Any reference to arrests of the sex offender that did not result in conviction, and Passport and immigration numbers.

64 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS SORNA Guidelines Information prohibited from being publicly available: Optional Exemptions Decided upon by the state and/or jurisdiction: Any information about a tier I sex offender convicted of an offense other than a specified offense against a minor The name of an employer of the sex offender The name of an educational institution where the sex offender is a student Any other information which the Attorney General allows to be exempted.

65 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS SORNA Guidelines Other entities that get this information: National databases Law enforcement and supervision agencies Any jurisdiction where the sex offender resides, is an employee, or is a student, and each jurisdiction from or to which a change of residence, employment, or student status occurs Any agency responsible for conducting employment-related background checks

66 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS SORNA Guidelines Other entities that get this information: Each school and public housing agency in each area in which the sex offender resides, is an employee, or is a student Social service entities responsible for protecting minors in the child welfare system Volunteer organizations in which contact with minors or other vulnerable individuals might occur Any organization, company, or individual who requests such notification pursuant to procedures established by the jurisdiction

67 HOW TO FIND AN OFFENDER The National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR), also known as the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website is the only U.S. government website that links public state, territorial, and tribal sex offender registries from one national search site. The address is: The search tool allow one to get information through several search options: Search by name nationally or with an individual jurisdiction Search by address Search by zip code Search by county Search by city/town This tool offers the most current information as provided by each jurisdiction.

68 HOW TO FIND AN OFFENDER Louisiana s specific registry can be found at the following address: This is compiled by the Louisiana State Police Public Safety Services. Besides providing a database (with many photos some pretty frightening) of sexual offenders, there are also links to historical information, listing of sex offenses, registration requirements, etc.

69 HOW TO FIND AN OFFENDER You must read and accept the conditions of use before you proceed check I agree at the bottom of the screen The next screen provides you with a map (with links) and a list (below) of all of the jurisdictions in the state that can be searched Clicking on a jurisdiction bring you to a page for that specific jurisdiction. Toward the upper left you can Search for Offenders in Your Area this brings you to a screen that is fairly self-explanatory You can search by Name, City, Non-compliant, Internet names/ /phone

70 HOW TO FIND AN OFFENDER Selected Cities and Number of Offenders: Pineville 99 Ruston 55 Shreveport 593 Leesville 81 Monroe 172 Coushatta 28 New Orleans 621 Raceland 68 Lafayette 209 Geismar 12 Lake Charles 307 Ville Platte 60 Jena 21 Colfax 19 Morgan City 73 Winnfield 41

71 HOW TO FIND AN OFFENDER Selected Cities and Number of Offenders: Eunice 58 Oakdale 26 Baton Rouge 826 Minden 45 DeRidder 70 Abbeville 86 Houma 299 Belle Chase 1 Covington 163 Slidell 119 St. Francisville 10 Opelousas 87 Vidalia 17 Columbia 16 Natchitoches 50 Jonesboro 29 Thibodaux 88