VIDEO: On August 28, 2012 the City Council of Lancaster, California unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance restricting residency and presence of persons required to register as Sex Offenders. California RSOL attended the meeting and spoke in opposition and sent a letter in advance to the City Council. This comprehensive ordinance includes (transcribed from Presentation by Criminal Justice Commission): A. Residency Restriction / proximity to schools and parks (per Jessica’s Law) B. Residency Restriction / multiple Registrants per residence / hotel C. Presence Restriction prohibits presence 300′ from…
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City of Cerritos – City Council Meeting re. Parks and Library Ban [Video]
The Cerritos City Council decided unanimously at its August 23 meeting to postpone indefinitely further consideration of a proposed ordinance that would have banned all registrants from city parks, libraries, senior centers, etc. The Council’s decision followed action by California Reform Sex Offender Laws (CA RSOL), including a letter stating the proposed ordinance was unconstitutional and and preempted existing state law as well as testimony from three representatives of CA RSOL. In her testimony, CA RSOL President Janice Bellucci stated that the proposed ordinance, as drafted, would result in a…
Read MoreSimi Valley sex offender law on track for Halloween [updated with video]
The Simi Valley City Council on Monday night introduced the latest version of a proposed Halloween law aimed at protecting trick-or-treating children from having contact with sex offenders. As initially put forth, the ordinance applied to all 119 of the city’s registered sex offenders. The version introduced at Monday night’s council meeting limited the application of the proposed law just to those convicted pedophiles living in Simi Valley who are publicly listed on the Meagan’s Law website. Full Article
Read MoreSimi Valley council to reconsider Halloween sex offender law
With Halloween just over two months away, the Simi Valley City Council on Monday night will again consider a proposed law aimed at protecting trick-or-treating children from contact with the city’s 119 registered sex offenders. The ordinance is slightly weaker than a previous version, no longer requiring registered sex offenders to post signs on their front doors saying, “No candy or treats at this residence.” Full Article
Read MoreOrange County DA (Tony Rackauckus), where does he get his info?
“Anybody who has worked in the system for a while knows that sexual crimes are the ones that are repeated the most – we’ve had case after case of recidivist sex offenders…” Video of Santa Ana City Council Meeting here – OCDA @13:30 Article
Read MoreSex offender law is wrong
In the Santa Maria Times – Your reporter wrote a fair and balanced article regarding Lompoc’s sex-offender ordinance, which prohibits sex offenders from residing in most parts of the city. The article was balanced in that it included statements from both sides of the issue. As the head of the California Reform Sex Offender Laws organization, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to restoring the rights of those convicted of sex-related offenses, it is rare to see such balance. It is unfortunate, however, that Lompoc has passed this law, because it does…
Read More[UPDATED with Video] Simi deleting part of Halloween sex offender law (back to First Reading)
[highlight bg=”#ff9900″ color=”#fff”]Admin Note: [/highlight] CA RSOL spoke in opposition to the ordinance. It will go back to first reading and public comments. Simi Valley is deleting part of a proposed law that would make the city the first in Ventura County to ban registered sex offenders from having contact with trick-or-treating children on Halloween. The section would have required the 119 registered sex offenders in the city to post a sign at their homes on Halloween night stating, “No candy or treats at this residence.” Councilman Mike Judge proposed the deletion…
Read MoreUPDATED: Simi Valley set to restrict sex offenders on Halloween
» Updated with CA RSOL Letter to Simi Valley CC « » City Council Meeting Monday, July 16, 6:30 pm « “Each offender would be required to post a sign stating, “No candy or treats at this residence.” – “Council members voiced support for the measure, which will be brought back for adoption at their July 16 meeting.” Simi Valley is on track to become the first city in Ventura County to ban registered sex offenders from having contact with children who are trick-or-treating on Halloween. An ordinance was introduced at…
Read MoreCA RSOL San Francisco Meeting July 28
California RSOL will lead a meeting of registrants and family members in San Francisco on Saturday, July 28, starting at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Unity Church, 2222 Bush Street. Topics to be covered include registration, residency restrictions and pending legislation. Speakers include lawyers and psychologists who specialize in providing services to registrants.
Read MoreCA RSOL Presentations in San Francisco
California RSOL members will make three important presentations on July 27 during a hearing conducted by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Francisco. Presentations will be made by CA RSOL State Organizer Janice Bellucci regarding the impact of the state’s lifetime registry. She will be joined by registrants Ken Woods, a former physician, and Frank Lindsay, author of “We’re All in This Together“. The hearing is focused upon the unintended consequences of state legislation on felons, including those convicted of sex-related offenses.
Read MoreSanta Ana City Council Meeting Video
Video from the Santa Ana City Council Meeting on May 21. CA RSOL spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance banning registrants from parks, libraries and recreational facilities. The ordinance was passed unanimously. [hana-flv-player video=”https://all4consolaws.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/santaanaccmeeting_20120521_001.flv” width=”320″ height=”240″ description=”” player=”4″ autoload=”true” autoplay=”false” loop=”false” autorewind=”true” /]
Read MoreSex Offenders’ Rights Group Fights Ban On Working With Hollywood Children
It seems the only opposition to a proposed California law that would protect children working in Hollywood from sex offenders comes from a little-known group advocating for sex offenders’ rights. Full Story
Read MoreCA RSOL Meeting in L.A. on June 16
California RSOL will return to Los Angeles on June 16 for a regular monthly meeting. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and be held at the ACLU Building, 1313 W. 8th Street, Los Angeles. The meeting is open to registrants, family members and supporters only. The meeting will include presentations by attorneys, psychologists and registrants who have successfully challenged residency restrictions and parole conditions. There is no charge to attend the meeting. For additional information, call (805) 896-7854. View Larger Map
Read MoreCity of Santa Ana Parks Ban Ordinance
City Council Meeting May 21, 2012, 6 pm 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California First Reading to adopt an ordinance to the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to the proximity restrictions of registered sex offenders to children’s facilities. (The Main Library is to be included in the list of children’s facilities. ) Agenda – see page 154
Read MoreTreatment of sex offenders at issue in conference
Posting photos of sex offenders on the Internet and lumping all of those convicted of the crimes into one category is probably not keeping anyone safer, according to a member of the California board tasked with managing sex offenders. The question of how California deals with sex offenders was under scrutiny Thursday, as dozens of professionals from social workers to law enforcement officers met in San Diego for an annual conference offered by the California Coalition on Sexual Offending. Full Article
Read MoreLA Times: O.C. sex offender law picks up support but few convictions
Nearly half of the county’s cities have adopted the ‘child safety zone’ law that bans sex offenders from parks, beaches, playgrounds and hiking trails. Critics say it’s an ineffective feel-good measure. LA Times article mentioning California RSOL. Read more and comment.
Read MoreCalifornia Registrant’s Bill of Rights
CALIFORNIA REGISTRANTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS – October 2015 U.S. Constitution Freedom of Speech, Right to Assemble, Petition Government (1st Amendment) Freedom from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures (4th Amendment) Freedoms of Life, Liberty, Property, Due Process and Equal Protection (14th Amendment) California Constitution Total of 31 Articles enumerating rights (Section 1) Includes freedom to fish in public waters (Section 1, Article 25) CA Penal Code §290.46, Subsection L (2) Except as authorized under paragraph (1) or any other provision of law, use of any information that is disclosed pursuant to this…
Read MoreCA RSOL Supports Bill Requiring City Signs
The California State Assembly is currently considering legislation (AB 2086) that would require municipal jurisdictions that enact local ordinances that restrict the movement of registered citizens to post notices of those ordinances. If passed, failure to post such notices would be punishable by a fine of $50,000. The bill was amended on March 29 and introduced by Assemblyman Tom Amminao on February 23. Editor’s Note: Current state law allows counties and cities to pass local laws that prohibit registered citizens from visiting parks, beaches and other recreational areas. The laws passed…
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