New registry classification proposed in Iowa

An Iowa State Representative has proposed a new registry classification for the state — something called Tier IV registration. Rep. Dean Fisher explains his utterly misguided proposal in his newsletter. Tier IV Sex Offender Registry – House File 163. This is a bill that I introduced during the 2017 session which I am continuing to … Continue reading New registry classification proposed in Iowa

Wymore man gets 30 months probation for vehicle registration snafu

If you are a registered sex offender in Nebraska, you can be punished if someone mistakenly puts your name on a car registration, as a southeast Nebraska man learned. BEATRICE – A conviction for an attempted sex offender registry violation has resulted in a probation term for a Wymore man.  46-year-old ______ _______ will serve … Continue reading Wymore man gets 30 months probation for vehicle registration snafu

Residents concerned about hurricane shelter for sex offenders

Apparently residency restrictions apply in Louisiana, even following a natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey. The word is spreading and folks are hearing about plans to provide an evacuation shelter for sex offenders in the northern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. A new state law requires that registered sex offenders are housed apart from everyone … Continue reading Residents concerned about hurricane shelter for sex offenders