There are few people as uniformly despised as people with sex offense convictions. It’s not hard to understand when you’re inundated with overblown reports concluding that all people on the registry are sexually recidivistic, incurable, and predatory. Overcome by outrage and fear we support any measures to protect against victimization, even if the proposed legislation is a sweeping and draconian measure. The last twenty-five years is a lasting testament to our panicked response to media hysterics and hyperbole, especially at the federal level. During this time, a number of increasingly stringent SORN (sex offender registration and notification) policies to increase the punishment and supervision for people convicted for sex offenses was passed. Below you will find a guide to major federal SORN policies.
Have a question about one of the federal policies listed below?
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Hi. I live in TN and would like to move to San Diego in about a year. I am a sex offender here in TN. My charge is ‘sexual exploitation of a minor by electronic means’ (possession of child pornography but not distribution).
My offense occurred May 7, 2003. I did 6 yrs. of probation and 9.5 yrs. of sex offender group therapy and went on TN’s sex offender registry on Jan. 26, 2010. I have never re-offended.
I understand that in CA my offense carries a requirement to be on the registry for 10 yrs.
My question is: would my time on the registry here in TN count in CA? That is, would I be eligible for removal from CA’s registry after my 10 yrs. expires?
If you don’t know the answer could you possibly refer me to someone who does?
I very much appreciate your help.