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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Episode 19 2018/04/07 Colbert county Alabama sheriff messed up. There was a 2 week laps in sending out notifications to the locals of convicted sex offenders moving into the area. http://www.waaytv.com/content/news/Colbert-officials-develop-a-new-plan-better-notify-citizens-about-sex-offenders-477979273.html Colom campaigned on locking up fewer people He released... Read More
Episode 18 2018/03/31 1) How is it that in some states the registry is considered “punishment” (Michigan?) and in other states it is simply a “public service”? I’m thinking of the ex post facto registry requirements for SO’s who have... Read More
Larry and Andy discuss a radical criminal justice reform AG, the WV Supreme Court decision about Internet restrictions, MN groping loophole, How long should Guantanamo detainees be held, should people in prison be released for care for a sick spouse,... Read More
Episode 16 2018/03/17 From the LA Times: Eight reasons for America’s shameful number of wrongful convictions Most cops and prosecutors are hard-working and honest professionals. But some have ulterior motives. Some have a tainted view of innocence and guilt. False... Read More
Episode 15 2018/03/10 The Sex Offender Registry: Vengeful, unconstitutional and due for full repeal http://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/376668-the-sex-offender-registry-vengeful-unconstitutional-and-due-for-full The rapist of 13-year-old at church camp got no prison time. Now, thousands want the judge removed. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/03/05/the-rapist-of-13-year-old-at-church-camp-got-no-jail-time-now-thousands-want-the-judge-removed/?utm_term=.21d17e028a46 Tarrant County judge used electric shocks to... Read More
Episode 14 2018/03/03 From The Spokesman: While his brother is in prison for molesting another child, he comes out with allegations that he too was molested by his brother many years earlier. Now that his brother is about to released... Read More
Episode 13 2018/02/24 On to the news items: From The Washington Post: He was arrested for a sex act that’s no longer a crime. Years later, he remains convicted. Green was 20 when he was arrested after having oral sex... Read More
A conceal carry permit issued in one state should be honored in another If you like the the podcast and want to support us, visit patreon.com / registrymatters to contribute. Even $1 would be great! You can also find the... Read More
Episode 11 2018/02/10 Do residency, work, presence restrictions do anything to help public safety? I just want to say that if you’re finding us from NARSOL, welcome! There is an email notification on the registry matters site that will email... Read More
Episode 10 Is it better to do something versus nothing? Can you do more harm than good by a poorly thought out action than by sitting on the sidelines. That is the topic we’ll be covering tonight A quick announcement... Read More