As of January 1, 2021 the California Tiered Registry Law became effective. In order to share information about the new law and help others with the petitions, please document your experiences with the process in the comments below.
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i just left san bernardino pd got my letter from doj from records clerk at the counter just showed my Id simple process , 288(A) 1989 riv county ,,,,stated im tier 2 , so when am i eligible to request removal . my birthday is may
thanx SR BEEN WAITING NOW 30 YEARS SO I GUESS I CAN TOTE THE STRAIT LINE FOR ANOTHER YEAR, IM BEING SENT TONS OF LEGAL MAILINGS FROM DIFFERENT LAYWERS. SINCE JAN 1 ,, BOUT USING THERE POSSIABLE SERVICE TO HELP WITH PROCESS . WANT 250$ JUS TO LOOK INTO IT……LOL I WILL BE SPEAKING WITH JANICE SINCE SHE BEEN ON MY JOURNEY WITH ME FOR OVER 10 YEARS ….
I have a 664/288(a) from 2001 with sentence completed in 2003 and I have a COR from Dec 2019. I wonder if anyone has worked with the Public Defenders Office in LA County to get a reduction from Tier 2 to Tier 1? I have a contact lawyer’s name but want to know if someone has been able to do this before I call
Long beach police department refuses to give us tier assessment letters I’m just curious why it’s not hurting them to process that information.
I really don’t wanna spend $2,000 on A lawyer to go down there and get my letter they should be doing their job.
when I spoke to the 290 registration supervisor she said shes in contact with the DOJ personally and she doesn’t have the authorization to access that information let alone hand out a letters.
Good luck
I live here in Florida where they say that we have to register because of the requirement to register in California. I was told told by someone at the fdle that I would have to demonstrate that the law had changed in Cali due to the fact that we can’t apply to be removed from the California registry because we don’t live there. My crime is a 243.4a Felony, I have been on the registry since 1997 with no subsequent crimes or any crimes period. I know that if I lived in Cali , I would qualify for a certificate of rehabilitation and May even be a tier 2 registrant. Because I don’t live in Cali, I have petitioned the FDLE for removal because technically, I have done everything that I am supposed to do and I should qualify for removal. Sexual battery means something different in Florida. Florida is a Sorna State at which their penalty for Sexoffenders is life with the offender being able to petition after 25 years, some have petitioned after 20 years with no subsequent crimes And no new cases of any type. I am awaiting an answer as of the 3rd of January 2021. I have petitioned before but answer came same day stating that California had a life time registry, I’m trying to figure out what is the hold up this time. Still waiting anxiously. The fdle said that even if we don’t live in Cali to demonstrate that Cali has changed the law.
I emailed the detective that handles my annual registration and in a week she replied with my tiered letter attached. Very easy and straightforward. I’m happy I am assigned to Tier 1. There’s hope after all.
Registered this week. I have a COR pending, so I was expecting to be harassed. That did not happen. At least not today. The person behind the counter was professional and friendly. I have been going there so long that we are now on a first name basis. I was given my DOJ letter. Tier 3 for life. No chance to ever change anything. All of that for a single consensual picture, 20 years ago. Several years later, that person claimed to be 9 days shy of the age of 18 while under pressure from the Sheriff’s Office. Tier 3 for life based on that single offense. I am not a fan of the tiered registry in its current form. But I do understand that it MIGHT help some registrants. We will see. The whole thing took less than 15 minutes. In fact, it went faster this time than it ever has in the past. I didn’t have to sign anything, give my finger prints, or have my picture taken. That was all because of Covid. Sonoma County.
Does (Janice) anyone have updates on how the DOJ will address 17b or expungement? Thank you
Hey guys help me out please. I have a 288(a). I got one year in jail and felony probation. Probation was over in 2000. What is better a 243.4 or a 17b? Which one will get my right to own a gun? How do I get this? Do I fill out a paper or get a lawyer? Please give me info thanks in advance
I can’t remember how I found ACSOL Janice Bellucci and this website but I’m glad I did I feel for all the lost souls out there going through this alone not knowing of the situation their in.
100.000 sex offenders in California I bet 25% of them don’t even know about ACSOL maybe they should send out flyers like those fake law firms
Good luck
Santa Clara Co. began charging all 311.11a as felony 7 or more yrs ago. Wobbler be damned. So I guess order to keep everyone on Tier 3, the D.A. Will continue that practice. Evidently , once convicted, no reduction , expungement , or anything else will change that. The probation officer was right when she told me I would have been better off being convicted in any other county. At least I won’t be buried on this shore. I have stipulated my ashes be returned overseas to be laid beside my love. Not much longer , honey.
Hey all,
This page is suppose to be about everyone’s experience since the new law went into place. People have a lot of questions and are probably scrolling through nervous and such. I see a lot of complaining and anger on many posts and few about the actual experience going through the new process. We are all upset but lets respect this topic!
I called the LA County Sheriffs in Lomita. The lady who takes care of 290 said that every person she has looked at is “TBD”.
I find that strange especially from her as she has always been helpful and friendly.
288(a) – 1998 – 6 days in county jail – 5 years formal probation – excluded from ML website.
Every person forced to register should have home surveillance all through and around their house and when you leave out the door you should were body cameras to document any encounter with vigilantes law enforcement or just in case your falsely accused of anything you have it all documented
I can bet 50% of the encounters we have with law enforcement are unconstitutional and A violation of our civil rights you gotta protect yourself out here it’s no joke
Good luck
I think the DOJ is overwhelmed. Years ago, I was posted on the ML website. I had a 243.4 wobbler that had been reduced 2nd 17b. I called them/faxed a copy of the 17b and removed. So, I think they have some work to do. Has anyone had a 17b which would/should put them as a tier 1, had your case been a misdemeanor? Thanks
I’m not a lawyer, but this message is for all of us registrants. There are a lot of third party so called good samaritans out here taking our pictures from the DoJ in California, FDLE in Florida and just doing their own posting and sharing them on various websites. You guys might want to take a look and ask them to take your pictures down. I have threatened to sue a lot of these people here in Florida. I sent them all messages through the web master at the bottom of the page where your face is posted. I have had some success of getting my pictures removed from there sights. There is a company called homefacts.com that’s doing a lot of that. All of this can definitely cost you a job opportunity.
I wonder how the public defender office is preparing for SB384 do they even know what’s coming their way July 1st
Are they gonna have to hire more staff to deal with this situation are they being properly trained by the state of California on how to handle petitions.
The DOJ says if your placed in the wrong tier contact the public defenders office every one should contact their local public defenders office and see what they have to say about SB384 their opinion and how they plan on fighting the DA in court is very important.
Good luck
My conviction was in 2004 for a straight misdemeanor CP possession. Meaning original charge, not a wobbler, not reduced from a felony. Dismissed under 1203.4 in 2009.
I registered with the city of Orange and did so telephonically last week. At that time was told that my tier “had yet to be determined”.
I think the following is important information:
I just requested and received by email a copy of my DOJ tiered registration letter from the *Orange Police Department .
As I mentioned before it does say that I’m in the Tear To Be Determined category at this point.
HOWEVER….
the letter also states that pursuant to penal code section 290 (d)(5)(B) that the DOJ has to WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS to determine what my actual tear level is AFTER being placed in the TBD category.
So my understanding of that is that they do not need to assign me a tier category until sometime in late 2022.
*From what I have experienced and observed of them dealing with other 290 registrants, I found the Orange Police Department to be professional in that they treat registration as the administrative process that it is. I have never experienced or observed any “attitude” from officers or support staff in over 10 years of registering there.
I sent an email last night to the detective currently doing registrations requesting a email copy of the DOJ tiered registration letter or that I be allowed to pick up a print copy from the front desk and the first thing he did when he got in this morning was email me a copy of the DOJ letter.
I don’t know what other departments are talking about when they say they are not trained by the DIJ to give registrants a copy of the letter…unless they are waiting for the DOJ to train them on how to work the copy machine.
A more likely explanation is that they are “trained” informally internally just to F with registrants.
I have confirmed that the City of Long Beach is now willing to provide registrants with their Tier Assignment Letters. The registration office is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. The registration office would prefer registrants to call 562-570-5692 before showing up.
288(a) convicted in 1996. Picked up my tiered registry letter today at my local Police Dept after contacting them early last week. Came back Tier 2.
Pursuit
Sentenced for 288(c)1 in 2001.
Received 5 years probation. Filed for early termination of probation(1203.3), Reduction of felony to a misdemeanor(17B) and expungement (1203.4) at the same time. Was granted all 3 petitions in 2005. I received tier letter today and it says: Tier-to-be-Determined. Birthday rule tells me I can’t file a petition till January 2022. DOJ says I may have to wait 2 years.
I called the LAPD today to inquire about next month’s annual process. It will be telephonic on the same days they normally do walk-ins (Tue/Thu).
Was charged in 2003 with misdemeanor 311.11a, expunged in 2007 via 1203.4. Confirmed with officer today that I am in Tier 1 per letter, which he is mailing to me. So LAPD seems informed and ready now to provide this information.
Talked to my local law enforcement to whom I register, regarding my tier. Quite disheartening news, tier 3, for a 664/288(A) and 664/288.2(B). Sentence was 5 yrs probation, record clearance in 2014 It’s my understanding that the court can change that tier. Any recommendations/ideas?
Thank you Janice, my husband just picked up the letter from Long Beach. Unfortunately it’s Tier 3, 261A3 that was dismissed and granted COR on 12/3, and now application for pardon is at the Governors office as of Jan 5.
Perhaps this tier was assigned without COR being considered?