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IN SB0635
Bill
Status
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Chris Garten
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AI Summary
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Sex or violent offenders must notify local law enforcement at least 30 days before moving to a new residence, providing the move date and new address in writing or in person.
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Local law enforcement must inform every household within 500 feet of the new residence within 10 days, disclosing the offender's name, address, crime committed, and the Indiana sex and violent offender registry website.
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Failure to comply is a Level 6 felony, elevated to a Level 5 felony for offenders with prior convictions for similar violations.
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A defense exists if the offender did not know the new address 30 days in advance, notified law enforcement within 3 days of learning the address, and otherwise complied with requirements.
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Exemptions apply to offenders moving to temporary residences, relocating within the same apartment complex, or who are incarcerated.
Legislative Description
Notice of sex offender intent to move. Requires certain sex or violent offenders to notify law enforcement at least 30 days before establishing a new residence. Requires a local law enforcement authority, not later than 10 days after receipt of the notice, to inform every household within 500 feet of the new residence: (1) that a sex or violent offender intends to move to the area; (2) of the name and new residence address of the sex or violent offender; (3) of the crime committed by the sex or violent offender; and (4) of the Internet address of the Indiana sex and violent offender registry web site. Makes failure to notify law enforcement a Level 6 felony, and increases the penalty to a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior conviction. Provides a defense if the sex or violent offender: (1) was unable to provide notice 30 days in advance because the offender did not know the new address at that time; (2) notifies law enforcement within three days of learning the new address; and (3) otherwise complies with the notice requirement.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
1/15/2019