Mississippi Sex Offenders Law states that sex offenders in the state must register their information. Registration occurs upon reentry into the society for convicted offenders. The state’s Department of Public Safety is in charge of this registration.
Sex offenders have 3 days to register their information upon release from jail/correction facility. Sex offenders on probation or parole must register immediately after their court sentence.
Sex offenders convicted in another state but have the intent to work, attend school, or move to Mississippi must register in the state. Offenders must notify the state’s Department of Public Safety 10 days before entering the state.
Sex offenders must also inform the Department of Public Safety of any changes to their registered information.
Duration of registration depends on the nature of sex crime. Offenders in Mississippi must reregister in person after every 90 days. Offenders must also inform the state police if he intends to work with minors.
The law protects the residents of Mississippi from sex offenders. It aims at reducing recidivism amongst convicted sex offenders in the state.
Mississippi sex offender’s registry is in charge of the state’s sex offender database. The state’s Department of Public Safety is in charge of the registry. The Registry ensures that the information on sex offenders in the state is correct and up to date.
MISS. CODE ANN. § 45-33-25 (West 2008)
(2) Any person required to register under this chapter shall submit the following information at the time of registration:
MISS. CODE ANN. § 45-33-49 (West 2008)
(1) Records maintained under this chapter shall be open to law enforcement agencies which shall be authorized to release relevant and necessary information regarding sex offenders to the public.
(4) Upon written request, the department may also provide to any person the:
Additionally, the department may utilize an internet website or other electronic means to release the information.
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MISS. CODE ANN. §§ 43-15-305 & 43-15-307 (West 2008)
Registered sex offenders are prohibited from owning, operating, working for, or volunteering at a childcare service. MISS. CODE ANN. § 45-33-25(4) (West 2008).
As of July 1, West 2008, sex offenders may not establish residence within 1500 feet of a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school or childcare facility. However, this restriction does not apply to persons living within 1500 of a school or child care facility before July 1, West 2008 or to minors or wards.
MISS. CODE ANN. § 45-33-47 (West 2008)
(2)(a) 10 years for sex offenders not subject to lifetime registration.
(2)(b) Life for offenders convicted of:
(2)(d) Life for:
Within 30 days of release; 45 days of establishing residence; 45 days of changing the address
Yes
No
If convicted of a felony $1500 to $5000 fine and 1 to 5 years imprisonment; if convicted of a misdemeanor-$100 to $1000 fine or 3 months to 1-year imprisonment
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