Registry Matters

Trying to navigate the complicated world of sex offender laws and how they affect a person forced to register?
Each week Andy and Larry discuss life on the sex offender registry and how registry laws affect those on “the list.” Our goal is to help listeners navigate the complexity of the onerous “civil, regulatory schemes” that are clearly punitive in nature.
We discuss current legal challenges to sex offender registries and answer questions from PFRs and listeners. Special guests share their insight and experiences.
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RM159: PFRs To Be Treated Equally in California Says CA Supreme Court

In RM159, Larry delivers a thorough analysis of an appeal that occurred in California. This case was brought by Gregory Gadlin in 2007 for assault with a deadly weapon. Because Gadlin had previous convictions for sexual offenses, he not going... Read More

RM158: Amended Sex Offender Registration Act Passes Michigan Legislature

We take a long hard look at the new legislation poised to pass in Michigan. Not everything is better, but many things are. Larry takes us through the details of the new legislation and how it improves and makes things... Read More

RM157: 9th Circuit Reinstates Idaho SORA Challenge

In this episode, Larry does an analysis of the 9th Circuit decision that comes to us via Idaho. 134 Doe’s signed on to be part of the law suit. Any victory, however small, is a victory.  Maybe this one isn’t... Read More

RM156: The Ultimate Guide to Interstate Transfers and Revocation Retakings

This week we make the ultimate, and complete guide to transferring to another state also called Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS). If you ever had any questions or wondered about how this process works, this is the guide... Read More

RM155: NY Court of Appeals Says Prison Post-Sentence Detention is Constitutional

The feature segment on this episode is about individuals being held in prison past their release date. The case was brought up to the New York Court of Appeals, and they said that this isn’t unconstitutional.   [1:55] Q1 [8:34]... Read More

RM154: Judge Temporarily Halts Social Media Ban In New York

This is Episode 154 of Registry Matters. This weeks episode has us talking about an interesting injunction out of New York. It’s a little old, and somehow slipped past our radar. However, this one is New York Federal District Court... Read More

RM153: How To Get Off Probation Early

In RM153, we highlight the process of early termination of probation. How exciting to start getting some of your freedoms back and what the steps are, at least from this persons point of view. [5:00] – Question from Brian on... Read More

RM152: Can They Interfere With Where I Choose To Live?

In Episode 152, we answered a question regarding moving to another state. In this case, it was Minnesota to Florida. And bottom line is NEVER move TO Florida from another state. The restrictions of going into Florida are just horrendous.... Read More

RM151: Challenge of Halloween Signs in Georgia DENIED

Registry Matters 151 comes to you recorded on Halloween, 2020. We deliver very sad news about the challenge in Georgia challenging the placement of signs at the homes of PFRs. It’s very disappointing. [09:26] – Listener Q1 : The public... Read More

RM150: Louisiana Supreme Court Rules ID Law Unconstitutional

We start off with our 3 year birthday celebration. Wow. We’ve come so far 🙂 The breaking news segment teased the Louisiana PFR ID Requirement decision. Short answer: Good for us 🙂 [5:30] We only had one question from behind... Read More