61. NMU (12/6/01): Court Finds Sex Offender Registry Law Unconstitutional Prior to the ruling, the center made sex offender registries available by ZIP Now, only criminal histories on requested persons are given out since they http://www.rcfp.org/news/2001/1206statev.html

NMU HAWAII Freedom of Information Dec 6, 2001 Court finds sex offender registry law unconstitutional The high court barred local police departments and the state's Criminal Justice Data Center from releasing information on sex offenders to the public. Information on convicted sex offenders is no longer available to the public in Hawaii after the state's Supreme Court struck down portions of its sex offender registration law as unconstitutional on Nov. 21. The court held that Hawaii's version of Megan's Law, which requires convicted sex offenders to register with local law enforcement agencies and requires those agencies to publish personal information about the offender, violates an offender's due process rights guaranteed by the state constitution. All county police departments and the Hawaii Criminal Data Justice Center promptly removed the sex offender registries from their Web sites and public access terminals with notification that, due to the court ruling, the sex offender registry is no longer available for public viewing. Prior to the ruling, the center made sex offender registries available by ZIP code and by street address. All sex offenders living in a particular ZIP code or on a particular street could be called up through the Web site or through public access terminals at the center. Now, only criminal histories on requested persons are given out since they are public records. There is a statutory $15 charge for each criminal history for any member of the public, including the media.

62. AuthorsDen: New Articles By Date What every parent or guardian should know about sex offender registries. assaulting a child have a prior criminal history that includes other sex http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?id=18060

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@import url("css/screen.css"); A Partnership ChoicePoint NicheDirectories,LLC Overview Why use ScreenStaff.com? FAQ's Drug Screens ... Customer Login Sample Reports Criminal Search Credit Report Motor Vehicle Report Combined Report ... Click here for Non-Profit Pricing Note: Turnaround time on non-instant reports are processed during regular business days only. The below pricing does not include Education, Employment and Reference Check out of pocket charges, court access fees, transcript fees and other state registry fees that may apply. Product Descriptions Product (*) Denotes Instant Product Description Price (per search) National Criminal File Search* - Instant This is an instant search against over 176 million criminal records covering all 50 states. Instantly reports results from multiple criminal record sources, including: Department of Corrections prison/parole, release files Administrative Office of Courts records State criminal records repositories ChoicePoint proprietary criminal record data Individual county court records Records from other state agencies Sexual/ violent offender registries New criminal record data is added regularly with proprietary data added daily. This FCRA-compliant database search is exclusively owned and maintained by ScreenNow and ChoicePoint. Typically used as a supplement to a single county courthouse search, as file does not contain all possible criminal convictions.

64. CSOM Publications sex offender registries identify released sex offenders living in a specific areaand The state criminal justice agency also transmits the offender’s http://www.csom.org/pubs/sexreg.html

Sex Offender Registration: Policy Overview and Comprehensive Practices October 1999 Introduction Highly publicized sex crimes committed by repeat offenders in recent years have prompted state legislatures to ratify laws that increase social controls on these offenders. State and federal laws have been enacted that require released sex offenders to register with law enforcement or other state agencies. Registration laws require offenders to supply their addresses and other identifying information to a state agency or law enforcement. These laws have been enacted in every state. In the United States, offender registration was first used in the 1930s. These early ordinances focused on repeat criminal offenders as well as sex offenders. They operated as a means to drive out persons who were undesirable (Lieb et al, 1998). Current registration statutes make sex offenders more visible to law enforcement and the public, with the intent of increasing public safety. The first of these current sex offender registration statutes was enacted in California in 1947. This document compares state registration statutes and identifies promising and comprehensive practices in use throughout the country.

65. Federal Probation : December 2004 Newsletter : Experiences And Attitudes Of Regi Experiences and Attitudes of Registered Female sex offenders (male and female)sex offenders. To date, there are few studies of sex offender registries. http://www.uscourts.gov/fedprob/December_2004/offenders.html

Volume 68 Number 3 Home Experiences and Attitudes of Registered Female Sex Offenders References Endnotes Richard Tewksbury, Ph.D. Department of Justice Administration, University of Louisville Method Results Discussion RECENTLY CHANGES and innovations in public policies and sentencing structures have extended criminal sanctions beyond the immediate needs of offenders, victims, and society in general. One clear example of reaching beyond immediate needs and extending the form, length and consequences of sentencing is the use of community notification and registration of sex offenders. The present research identifies how such practices have created unintended and potentially serious collateral consequences for convicted sex offenders, with a special focus on female sex offenders. Research on sex offenders has historically focused, almost exclusively, on male offenders. Studies of female sex offenders are relatively rare, at least in part because most known sex offenders are male. Females comprise only 1.2 percent of arrests for rape and 8.0 percent of arrests for all other sex offenses (U.S. Department of Justice, 2002). Women who are sex offenders are most often convicted of offenses against children (Faller, 1987; Lewis and Stanley, 2000; Rosencrans, 1997; Vandiver and Walker, 2002) or low level felonies (other than rape); because of the latter, female sex offenders are often considered "less serious" sex offenders (Hetherton, 1999). In the criminological literature, attention to female sex offenders is rare, with the first articles appearing in the 1980s. Although recognized, female sex offending is not only often considered less serious than that of males (Hetherton, 1999), but is also acknowledged as possibly less likely to be detected or reported (Berliner and Barbieri, 1984; Johnson and Shrier, 1987).

66. Privacy And Megan's Laws EPIC argues that the mandatory online dissemination of a sex offender registry is for providing notification requirements in sex offender registries is http://www.epic.org/privacy/meganslaw/

The Supreme Court Set to Review Alaska's Megan's Law Latest News and Events Background Smith v Doe Legal Materials ... News Items Latest News and Events Supreme Court to Hear Megan's Law Cases. On Wednesday, November 13, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases determining the constitutionality of posting Megan's Law registries on line. In August, EPIC filed an amicus brief (PDF), urging the Court to hold that the Alaska Megan's law statute violates the Ex Post Facto clause of the Constitution because the mandatory online dissemination of a sex offender registry is excessive when weighed against the statutory purpose of protecting people in the geographic vicinity of released offenders. In tomorrow's consolidated hearing, the Court will also review the Second Circuit's determination that the Connecticut Megan's Law violates procedural due process. (Nov. 12) EPIC Files Amicus Against On-Line Offender Registry. EPIC filed an amicus brief (PDF) with the Supreme Court, urging the Court to uphold the circuit court's decision that the Alaska Megan's law statute violates the Ex Post Facto clause of the Constitution. EPIC argues that the mandatory online dissemination of a sex offender registry is excessive when weighed against the statutory purpose of protecting people in the geographic vicinity of released offenders. (Aug. 05)

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68. Bill C-16: Sex Offender Information Registration Act (LS-470E) registries of sex offenders have been in place in certain states of the United Bill C55, an Act to Amend the criminal Code (high risk offenders), http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/bills_ls.asp?Parl=37&Ses=3&ls=c16

69. Edited Hansard * Table Of Contents * Number 139 (Official Version) I fear that a temptation in the specific area of sex offender registries is one of the most technologically advanced criminal registries in the world, http://www.parl.gc.ca/37/1/parlbus/chambus/house/debates/139_2002-02-05/han139_1

Mr. Roy Bailey: Madam Speaker, the hon. member knows very well that I never in my life made a cheap shot of that nature in the House and I did not do it with this issue. Let me quickly respond. If what we have presently is the answer, why do the police continue to say that they want a quicker response, that they want the registration to be this way or that way? The hon. member would know that in her province the police support the provincial registry. It is not something that only we are saying. It is being said across Canada. Mr. John Maloney (ErieLincoln, Lib.): Madam Speaker, I welcome the opportunity to speak to the motion of the hon. member for LangleyAbbotsford on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of Justice. We on this side of the House are unequivocal in our support for any feasible measure that will effectively protect our children, indeed all of our citizens, from sexual predators. At the same time, however, I would urge all members to exercise caution and not jump at any measure that promises a quick fix, that claims to be a cure-all for this most pressing problem. I fear that a temptation in the specific area of sex offender registries is to leap first and look later. That appears to have happened all too often in some jurisdictions that have gone before us. In fact this morning in the justice committee the hon. member for Prince Albert commented that often we are too quick to pass laws, to push a button that makes us feel good, but we are weak in evaluating and monitoring. Now the opposition wishes to charge forward on this issue. It seems to pick whatever process best suits its political purposes. What hypocrisy.

70. Hacktivismo News » Blog Archive » Sex Offender Registries I thought the whole idea behind the prison system is that a criminal comes outreformed. 2 Responses to “sex offender registries”. soma Says http://www.hacktivismo.com/news/?p=12

71. National Conference On Sex Offender Registries : Proceedings Of A BJS/SEARCH Con National Conference on sex offender registries proceedings of a UnitedStatesStatesCongresses criminal registersUnited StatesCongresses http://www.ncpc.org/ncpc/ncpc/?pg=2088-1031

72. Within 500': Do You Know Where Your Sex Offenders Are? The criminal code specifically prohibits child sex offenders from residing National Conference on sex offender registries Proceedings of a BJS/SEARCH http://gis.esri.com/library/userconf/proc02/pap0443/p0443.htm

Within 500 Feet: Do You Know Where Your Sex Offenders Are? Kenneth A. Clontz and J. Gayle Mericle Abstract One promising aspect of GIS mapping is its potential for addressing public safety concerns. GIS provides a quick method for establishing whether or not an offender residence is located in accordance with his or her state's laws. In an exploratory study, the registered addresses of convicted child sexual offenders are plotted and checked for violations of Illinois' prohibition against such perpetrators living within a 500 foot radius of schools and other designated areas. Any subjects within the forbidden perimeters will be highlighted, and the implications of such findings discussed. Chaiken Of these laws, the registries created to meet the objectives set by the Jacob Wetterling Act, when combined with the use of a GIS mapping program, potentially offers law enforcement officials a cost effective first line of defense that so far many have overlooked. An obvious and realistic concern of police is the issue of compliance to their individual state's registration parameters. Though granted some latitude within the federal guidelines established by the Wetterling Act, a majority of the states set proximity limitations for these offenders, restricting them from living or loitering within a predetermined distance from schools, parks, daycare facilities, etc. The laudable intent of this aspect of the law is to keep the offender from gaining easy access to possible victims. But the question arises: do a majority of police departments routinely check to see if offenders' addresses violate the boundaries put in place by their state? The answer to date is no.

73. Resonance: Teenagers On Sex Offender Registries Teenagers on sex offender registries. I didn t realizereally hadn t even making this a criminal offense) for a 16 year old to have consensual sex with http://www.brianarner.com/weblog/archives/000898.html

Resonance An Unauthorized Free-Speech Zone Main May 04, 2004 Teenagers on Sex Offender Registries I didn't realizereally hadn't even thought about itthat some state sex offender registries include juveniles guilty of consensual statutory rape. The Michigan State Senate is currently considering its list to remove the names of teenagers who had consensual sex with someone close in age One really has to question why the social stigma of a dangerous predator should be attached to teenagers who have consensual sex. Trackbacks Comments FWIW, in Missouri back when I was in practice, the criminal code had been revised so that minors having sex with other minors close in age could be charged only with lesser degrees of "sexual misconduct", and were not stigmatized with charges of "statuory rape". I don't know it it was intentional or not, but the way the relevant statute was written, there was a one year legal window: it was totally legal (i.e., there was no statute making this a criminal offense) for a 16 year old to have consensual sex with another 16 year old. Posted by: Len Cleavelin at May 6, 2004 02:21 PM

74. Dean's World - Sexual Offender Registries Just because some sex offender registries are badlyrun, that doesn t mean I think the part of the problem is that most criminal actions aren t caused http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1120238631.shtml

Dean's World Defending the liberal tradition in history, science, and philosophy. Sexual Offender Registries Dean I must confess: I once in my life thought about raping someone. Michael Demmons notes that I should be arrested and followed around for the rest of my life. Related Posts ( on one page Sex Crimes and Kids Sexual Offender Registries More On The Modern Scarlet Letter The Unseen Side of "Sexual Offender" Registries The Modern Scarlet Letter Sex Offender Registery Underutilized? Or Underuseful? Posted by Dean Permalink 0 Trackbacks link JDS ( mail I'm not sure what you're getting at here. Michael Demmons cited a case where the person was clearly not a sex offender. And I obviously don't think you should be punished for crimes you think about committing (unless you've actually made some steps in planning to commit the crime), but for crimes you actually do commit. But I don't know what that has to do with registering those who actually do commit the offense. link Steven Malcolm Anderson ( www I will have to be arrested for my lustful thoughts as well. I am a mastur criminal. The case Michael Demmons cites is just obviously ridiculous on the face of it, as was his stupid commenter. The man was saving the child's life. The law is an ass....

75. The Sham Of The Sex Offender Registries (PROTECT) The Sham of the sex offender registries. Published March 21, 2005, by Protect.org Convicted sex offender John Couey has confessed that he abducted and http://www.vachss.com/updates/protect-sex_offenders.html

The Sham of the Sex Offender Registries Published March 21, 2005, by Protect.org Another tragedy. Still no action. Across the nation, Americans are reeling from the latest tragedy involving a murdered child. Convicted sex offender John Couey has confessed that he abducted and killed a nine-year-old Florida girl, Jessica Lunsford. Now authorities say Couey was not even living at the address the Florida sex offender registry said he was. Neither was convicted sex offender Frederick Fretz when he abducted an 11-year-old boy in January. Fretz was officially listed on Florida's sex offender registry as an "absconder." As millions of angry and saddened Americans wonder whether sex offender registries really protect anyone, what are their elected officials doing? Not much . In state after state, politicians seem to view the registries not as a public safety safeguard, but as a public relations bonanza! But while too many of them are acting like dime-store cowboys, PROTECT is here to remind them, "Bonanza" was just a television show. And it's off the air. This winter, PROTECT put

76. Yaledailynews.com - Sex Crime Record Keeps Past Public Although state residents have had access to a sex offender registry since now becomes more easily accessible, from criminal records to voter registries. http://www.yaledailynews.com/article.asp?AID=12766

77. Criminal Justice - Banishment Is Not The Answer A fourtime sex offender who readily acknowledges his crimes, Proponents ofwide dissemination of information about sex offenders argue that registries http://www.cjcj.org/press/criminal_justicebanishment.html

CENTER ON JUVENILE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRESS ROOM http://www.cjcj.org/index.php Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, 54 Dore Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 The San Francisco Chronicle HEADLINE: Criminal Justice - Banishment is Not the Answer DATE: January 31, 2005 By Corinne A. Carey A four-time sex offender who readily acknowledges his crimes, Cary Verse does not ask for our sympathy. But his very existence is leaving a small community in Contra Costa County with no choice but to deal with child sexual assault. It may be that the most effective approach is grounded in compassion and an acknowledgement of the humanity of even the most egregious offenders. Verse has been searching for a home for more than two years a search that spanned the length of California yet turned up few willing to take a chance on him. Those who came forward to help were hounded by relatives and neighbors and withdrew their offers. Driven by community protests from transient hotels to shelters and from town to town for the past year, Verse will now appear before a judge on Friday to hear whether the community of Bay Point will allow him to rebuild his life there. Verse is recognized throughout California because of the publicity surrounding his case, but also because his name and photo appear on the state's sex offender registry Web site. Proponents of wide dissemination of information about sex offenders argue that registries are a powerful tool for parents to protect their children. But all too often, the registries become vehicles for the vicious ostracism and pointless torment of the men and women identified on them.

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79. Sex Offender.com Your Source For Child & Family Safety, Criminal Background Reco sexoffender.Com is the source for public information. criminal background recordsinclude Drivers License databases, Motor Vehicle databases, sex offender http://www.sexoffender.com/

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80. Sex Offender Registries - A Comparison Of Confidentiality Practices In Massachus Table 1 Information Gathered in sex offender registries 4 Requests to theCriminal History Systems Board receive information about whether or not http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~burnsm/SOR.html

Do Sexual Predators Have the Right to Privacy? Confidentiality Provisions for Registered Sex Offenders in California and Massachusetts Introduction In 1947, the state of California established America's first sex offender registry to help monitor the whereabouts of dangerous sex offenders living within its borders . In the 52 years since, the other forty-nine states have also passed legislation that requires released sex offenders to register with local law enforcement in the area in which they establish residence . Until 1996, the information contained in California's registry (and others) was available only to law enforcement agencies. The concern was that the public release of such information might violate the offender's right to privacy and to live without fear of discrimination. According to Dan Lungren, former Attorney General of the state of California , "Until now, sex offenders have been just about the most protected class of convicted criminals on the streets" Lungren and other supporters of publicly available registry information claim that by releasing that information, we better equip people to protect themselves and their children from sexual predators. The issue, like any that pits personal privacy against public safety, is far from simple. Sixty-two percent of states have chosen to err on the side of caution, including no provisions to protect the privacy rights of convicted sex offenders. In the 38% of states that do have such provisions, the degree of protection and the mechanisms used to ensure it vary greatly.

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