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Janice’s Journal: It’s a Game of Jenga

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Let us be clear. The ultimate goal of ACSOL is to eliminate the registry.  The only question is how do we do it? For many years, ACSOL has identified three paths toward elimination of the registry – education, litigation, and legislation. ACSOL has traveled and continues to travel down all three paths. Many people want a definite answer. They want to know which path will ultimately lead to the end of the registry.  My honest answer is I don’t know. And the fact is I don’t care. That is, I…

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D.C. Vigil Educates U. S. Supreme Court, Public – Smith v. Doe Must Go!

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A vigil was held on Friday, March 15, near the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court to educate both the Court and the public regarding significant harms that have resulted from Smith V. Doe, a decision issued by that court in 2003.  Speakers at the vigil included civil rights attorney Janice Bellucci of California, David Garlock of Pennsylvania, Danell Puglisi-Knutson of Florida, Shawna Baldwin of Arizona and Christopher Sparks of Florida.   The vigil was live streamed using Zoom technology and a recording of the vigil will be available soon on…

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Domestic Travel 2024

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This post is intended as a place for discussions about Domestic Travel ONLY. Please help us by sticking to the topic of Domestic Travel only. ==== Links: A2TwoZee domestic travel blog To see the “State & Territorial Visitor Registration Laws Guide” chart, scroll down to that section and click on the “HERE” link. To see the map of states, click on the “HERE” link to the right of “Summary Map”. Domestic travel information (Probation Information Network)

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International Travel 2024

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This post is intended as a place for discussions about International Travel ONLY. We added a new post for this year in order to keep the discussion manageable.  For more information and previous discussions on the topic, please see the pages in the International Travel menu named International Travel [year number]  Click here for the latest International Travel Information and Resources  

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U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment On Proposals Addressing The Impact Of Acquitted Conduct, Youthful Convictions, And Other Issues

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WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Today the U.S. Sentencing Commission voted to seek comment on several proposals that would, among other things, limit the federal courts’ consideration of acquitted conduct and youthful convictions under the federal sentencing guidelines. The bipartisan Commission voted today to publish for public comment several options to address the use of acquitted conduct for sentencing purposes. The proposed amendment comes after the Commission took up the issue during last year’s abbreviated amendment cycle but determined that more time and public comment was needed before promulgating amendments. The U.S. Supreme Court…

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Domestic Travel 2023

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This post is intended as a place for discussions about Domestic Travel ONLY. Please help us by sticking to the topic of Domestic Travel only. ==== Links: A2TwoZee domestic travel blog To see the “State & Territorial Visitor Registration Laws Guide” chart, scroll down to that section and click on the “HERE” link. To see the map of states, click on the “HERE” link to the right of “Summary Map”. Domestic travel information (Probation Information Network)

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CASOMB Approves Tiered Registry Law Recommendations

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The California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB) today formally approved several recommended changes to the Tiered Registry Law.  The changes include (1) reduction from Tier 3 to Tier 1 for those convicted of felony possession of child pornography and (2) reduction from Tier 3 to Tier 2 for those convicted of lewd or lascivious acts with a 14 or 15 year old.  In addition, CASOMB approved reduction from Tier 3 to Tier 2 for those convicted of three offenses involving communications with a minor – PC 288.2, PC 288.3 and…

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Brief Opposing AG Attempt to Block TRO Has Been Filed

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Updated 10/30: The 8th circuit upholds TRO! Click here to read the good news Click here to read Janice’s Journal about this     Original article:   A brief opposing an attempt by the Attorney General (AG) of Missouri to block a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued last week by a federal district court has been filed.  The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to issue a decision later today regarding whether to overturn the TRO.   The brief filed today on behalf of plaintiff Thomas Sanderson outlines several…

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Federal Court Grants TRO Stopping Halloween Sign Requirement for Registrants in Missouri

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A federal court today granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that, in effect, stops a Halloween sign requirement for all registrants in Missouri.  Specifically, the court order rules that state and local governments in Missouri “are temporarily enjoined from enforcing” the Halloween sign requirement.  The court order leaves in place additional Halloween requirements such as turning off all outside residential lighting after 5 p.m. on Halloween. “This is a significant victory for registrants in Missouri,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci and lead counsel in the lawsuit.  “They will not…

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CASOMB Expands Recommendations for Tier Reductions

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The California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB) today approved tier reductions for those convicted of three offenses — Penal Code Sections 288.2, 288.3 and 288.4 — who are currently assigned to Tier 3 which requires lifetime registration.  All three offenses involve either the sharing of harmful material with a minor of arranging a meeting with a minor. “This is a remarkable and positive recommendation for CASOMB to make,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci.  “The board based its decision upon the reason for one of their previous decisions, that is,…

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