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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RM281: Beyond the Headlines: Debunking the ‘Caught Seeking Minors’ Narrative

[2:44] A federal court granted a Temporary Restraining Order, halting the Halloween sign requirement for registered sex offenders in Missouri, citing First Amendment violations and ruling in favor of the plaintiff, Thomas Sanderson. Other Halloween restrictions remain in place. [14:34]... Read More

RM280: Defamation vs. Survivor Protection: The Bill’s Battle

[2:17] Doug in Michigan is questioning the appropriateness of his parole stipulations, specifically the ban on social media usage, which he believes might not be tailored to his case and is considering challenging it. [6:04] The individual is questioning whether... Read More

RM279: Free Speech vs. Public Safety: The Halloween Sign Lawsuit

A federal lawsuit has been filed in Missouri challenging a state law that mandates registered sex offenders to display a sign on their front door on Halloween. The plaintiff, Thomas J. Sanderson, argues that this requirement violates his First Amendment... Read More

RM278: Lifelong Registration vs. Justice: The Malone Story

“Malone’s Appeal: Lifetime Registration Under SORA Challenged in Michigan Courts” – This podcast delves into the legal battle of Kenneth Malone, who appealed his lifelong registration under the Sex Offenders Registration Act (SORA) in Michigan. Despite Malone’s argument that this... Read More

RM277: Supreme Court Showdown – Is He REALLY ‘In Custody’?

In this episode, we discuss the Clements v. State of Florida case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. Andy is intrigued by the case and wonders why Larry waited until the last minute to discuss it. Larry explains that he... Read More

RM276: Challenging Connecticut: PFRs Fight for Online Privacy

In this episode of Registry Matters: In a recent Connecticut case, a federal judge ruled in favor of sex offender James Cornelio, stating that the state’s law mandating disclosure of online aliases and email addresses violated his First Amendment rights.... Read More

RM275: Locked In Unless Innocent In Texas

In a 6-3 decision, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that “judicial clemency” does not exempt sex offenders from registration. The doctrine, established in 1965, allowed courts to dismiss charges and penalties after probation. Danny Richard Lane’s case exemplifies... Read More

RM274: Exposing SVORA’s Secrets: The Montana Supreme Court Verdict

This is a deep dive into Montana v. Richard Hinman case, which was decided by the Montana Supreme Court. They discuss the background of the case, the retroactive application of the Sexual or Violent Offender Registration Act (SVORA), and its... Read More

RM273: Dark Secrets of FCI Dublin: The Tale of Sexual Exploitation

Tonight, we’re not dealing with any cases to dissect, so we’ll be focusing on other activities. We do, however, have a case from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals that concerns civil commitment. We’ve also got some articles and comments... Read More

RM272: Wisconsin Supreme Court Determined The Meaning Of “Separate Occasions”

Here are some additional points that were raised in the text: [18:31] Question about a PFR moving to Georgia. [25:52] Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling gives hope to offenders on lifetime GPShttps://captimes.com/news/community/wisconsin-supreme-court-ruling-gives-hope-to-offenders-on-lifetime-gps/article_2b054c54-1860-5761-93ff-cc04f1395719.html https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm272-wisconsin-supreme-court-determined-the-meaning-of-separate-occasions/ Leave voicemail: 747-227-4477 Email us: registrymatterscast@gmail.com Support us... Read More