An anonymous donor has offered to match up to $10,000 for donations made in support of two new lawsuits that will challenge significant mistakes made by the California Department of Corrections (CDC). The lawsuits will focus upon the agency’s failure to implement treatment regulations as well as the agency’s unlawful identification of women as high risk offenders. “These two lawsuits are necessary in order to help restore the civil rights of individuals required to register,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci. “They are a new beginning as we start…
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CA: Humboldt County compliance sweep fails to find any registrants who reoffended
Source: lostcoastoutpost.com 6/6/25 Between May 19th and May 30th, 2025, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sex offender registration compliance sweep throughout the County of Humboldt. Representatives from the Arcata Police Department, Rio Dell Police Department, Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office and State Parole assisted during the operation. During compliance sweeps, law enforcement attempts to contact registered sex offenders in Humboldt County to ensure each offender is following their registration requirements. Pursuant to California Penal Code 290, sex offender registrants are required to register in person with the law…
Read MoreCA: Senate Approves Senate Bill 680 As Amended
Source: ACSOL The California Senate approved Senate Bill 680 (SB 680) on June 4 by a wide margin. The only person who voted against SB 680 was Senator Scott Weiner, author of the Tiered Registry Law. “We commend Senator Wiener for once again protecting individuals charged with or convicted of a sex offense,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci. “It is unfortunate that the remaining state senators chose to ignore the fact that registrants have a low rate of re-offense.” The original version of SB 680 could have added up…
Read MoreCA: Venice Break-In Highlights Alarming Rise in Homeless Sex Offenders, Study Finds
Source: westsidecurrent.com 6/5/25 VENICE — A man accused of breaking into the apartment of an 86-year-old woman at a Venice senior housing complex with alleged intentions to sexually assault her has a history of parole violations and criminal convictions — including failure to register as a transient sex offender — raising new alarms about the intersection of homelessness, registration laws, and public safety in Los Angeles. … The case comes just as a new national study is shedding light on what researchers say is a little-discussed but increasingly urgent problem:…
Read MoreCA: Senate Amends, Approves Bill Requiring Registration for Unlawful Intercourse
Source: ACSOL CA Senate Bill 680, which could have added up to 30,000 people to the registry was first amended, then passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee on May 23. The original language of the bill would have required individuals convicted of sexual intercourse with a minor who is more than years younger in age to register as a sex offender regardless of the date of conviction. As amended, the bill would not be applied retroactively, but instead would be limited to those convicted of this offense on or after…
Read MoreCA: CASOMB Approves Point Paper Opposing Bill That Could Add 30,000 People to Registry
The California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB) today approved a point paper opposing Senate Bill 680, a bill that could add 30,000 people to the California sex offender registry. Specifically, the bill could require individuals convicted of illegal intercourse (Penal Code Section 261.5), also known as statutory rape, to register for the first time if the difference between the age of the perpetrator and the victim was at least 10 years. If passed, the bill would be applied retroactively and include convictions that are 30 years old or older. “The…
Read MoreCA: CASOMB 5/15/25 Reports Show Increase in Petitions Filed and Granted, Decrease in Registrants in Violation
The California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB) met today and during that meeting, several state agency reports were presented. The reports reflect increases both in the number of petitions filed as well as the number of petitions granted. In addition, the reports reflect a decrease in the number of registrants in violation due to failure to register. Below is a chart listing those and other statistics presented during today’s meeting. The next CASOMB meeting is scheduled for June 26 in Monterey. The meeting location, time and additional information will…
Read MoreCA: The Financial Fallout Over Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits in California
Source: nytimes.com 5/9/25 The law set off a wave of child sex abuse litigation that has pushed some public institutions to the brink of financial crisis. School districts face up to $3 billion in claims. In 2018, an anonymous tip led the authorities in California to Eric Uller, who for decades had volunteered at an after-school program associated with the Santa Monica Police Department. An investigation revealed Mr. Uller, 50, had molested at least four boys on the city’s watch. Allegations from dozens of others soon emerged, dating to the…
Read MoreCA: Sex Trafficking Fight Erupts Over Punishment for Soliciting Minors
Democrats did the right thing, got attacked for it, then caved. Elizabeth Nolan Brown It’s rare to see politicians of any stripe fight against sex-trafficking overreach—or any tough-on-crime gestures, really. In California, Democrats have been finding out what happens when you do. After pushing back somewhat against an overly carceral bill targeting prostitution customers, they were tarred by Republicans as having voted “to protect predators” and being “a threat to our kids’ safety.” It’s become “the biggest controversy Sacramento has seen in a while,” notes The Sacramento Bee. Now, of course, Democrats are…
Read MoreCA: In a break from other Democrats on AB 379, Newsom says soliciting older minors for sex should be a felony
Source: yahoo.com 4/29/25 Democrats in the California Legislature drew national attention this week when they refused to advance legislation that sought to increase the punishment to a potential felony for soliciting a 16- or 17-year-old for sex, inspiring a rare public rebuke from Gov. Gavin Newsom. The move by lawmakers to strip the felony charge from the bill created a firestorm of criticism on social media and raised questions about priorities of lawmakers elected to the California Statehouse. To some, the refusal to stiffen the penalty became a glaring example…
Read MoreCA: Elderly Parole Program Exclusions AB 47 Approved by Assembly Committee
Source: ACSOL The Assembly Public Safety Committee today approved Assembly Bill 47, which if passed, would exclude many people convicted of a sex offense from the Elderly Parole Program. That program currently allows individuals who have spent at least 20 consecutive years in prison and are at least 50 years old an opportunity to be considered for release from prison. No one is automatically released from prison because of the Elderly Parole program. Instead, they must participate in a hearing led by representatives from CDCR. “More than 20 people testified…
Read MoreSORNA Hearing changed to Feb 9, 2026
Source: ACSOL There is yet another hearing date change for the ongoing challenge to the federal SORNA regulations. The new hearing date is Feb 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the U.S. District Court in Riverside, California. Below is Zoom information that can be used to view and/or hear the hearing virtually: Click here for the zoom link Telephone: (669) 254-5252 Webinar ID: 160 816 0971 Passcode: 311094 Important Notice: Recording Is Strictly Prohibited. The hearing is scheduled to be held in: U.S. District Court of California, County of Riverside 3470 12th St…
Read MoreCA SB 286: The bill excluding violent sex offenders from elderly parole
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — (KBAK/FOX58) California State Senator Brian Jones, the Senate Minority Leader, has voiced strong support for Senate Bill 286, which seeks to exclude some violent sex offenders from being eligible from elderly parole. Jones suggested that the bill should not even require debate, stating, “We should not have to have a Senate bill for this because it should have never been passed in the first place.” Jones emphasized the significance of the legislation, saying, “This is such a major policy change that affects the entire state.” He expressed surprise…
Read MoreAction Alert for CA: Call to oppose Assembly Bill 47
The CA Assembly Public Safety Committee is scheduled to conduct a hearing on April 22 that includes Assembly Bill 47. If passed into law, it would exclude many people convicted of a sex offense from the benefits of the Elderly Parole program. We must oppose this bill! The Elderly Parole program currently provides for the release of individuals who have been in custody for at least 20 continuous years and are at least 50 years provided that certain conditions are met. The program currently allows release of individuals convicted of…
Read MoreCA: Manteca police officer arrested, accused of sexual offenses, DA says
Source: kcra.com 4//25 [ACSOL is posting this to show an abuse of authority] RIPON, Calif. —A Manteca police officer was arrested on Monday after he was charged with multiple sexual offenses, officials said. The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office said Officer Ryan ___ was charged with oral copulation of an intoxicated person, digital penetration of an intoxicated person and assault with intent to commit a sexual offense. … Manteca police said now that criminal charges have been filed, it is proceeding with an “internal administrative process.” The district attorney’s…
Read MoreCA: Committee Approves Two Bills That Could Add 30,000 People to Registry, Deny Early Parole Discharge for Elderly
Source: ACSOL The Senate Public Safety Committee today approved two bills — Senate Bill 680 and Senate Bill 286 — that could add up to 30,000 people to the registry as well as deny early discharge from parole for those convicted of certain sex offenses. Both bills were opposed by ACSOL, ACLU, the California Public Defenders Association and other organizations. “ACSOL showed up, stood up and spoke up against two bills that were based upon emotion and lacked empirical evidence,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci. “We thank everyone who…
Read MoreCA: Rohnert Park: 30 sex offenders checked for compliance; 2 arrested
Source: mercurynews.com 4/6/25 [ACSOL is posting this as a warning] About 30 sex offenders living in Rohnert Park were checked for compliance with the terms of their supervision and registration requirements Friday, resulting in two arrests, police said. The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety said it arrested 20-year-old Enzo Rafelly ____for attempted sexual exploitation of a child by attempting to exchange child pornography. A 45-year-old man, Paul Michael ____for , was arrested by Sonoma County Probation for a violation of his probation, police said without disclosing details. A third…
Read MoreCA: 6,800 child abuse victims to share record LA County payout
Source: dailyjournal.com 4/4/25 Los Angeles County reached a tentative $4 billion settlement with more than 6,800 childhood sexual abuse survivors in what will be the costliest settlement in the county’s history if approved, a news release on Friday announced. “On behalf of the county, I apologize wholeheartedly to everyone who was harmed by these reprehensible acts,” County Chief Executive Officer Fesia Davenport said in the release. “The historic scope of this settlement makes clear that we are committed to helping the survivors recover and rebuild their lives – and to…
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