CCS SCS HCS HB 348 -- JUVENILE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION

This bill requires persons under age 21 who have been
adjudicated as delinquent by a juvenile court for certain felony
sex offenses to register with the county juvenile office within
10 days of moving into the county.

The person is required to provide fingerprints, a photo, and a
written statement containing the person's name, address, social
security number, phone number, school, place of employment, and
a description of the offense.

The official in charge of the person's custody is required to
inform the person of the registration requirement when the
person is released from custody.  The official is also required
to inform the juvenile office of the county where the person
expects to reside.

HCS HB 348 -- JUVENILE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION (Smith)

This substitute requires persons under age 21 who have been
adjudicated as delinquent by a juvenile court for felony sex
offenses to register with the county juvenile office within 10
days of residing in the county.

The person is required to provide:  fingerprints, a photo, and a
written statement containing the person's name, address, social
security number, phone number, school, place of employment, and
a description of the offense.

The official in charge of the person's custody is required to
inform the person of the registration requirement when the
person is released from custody.  The official is also required
to inform the juvenile office of the county where the person
expects to reside.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HCS HB 348 -- JUVENILE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION

SPONSOR:  Smith

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Civil and
Administrative Law by a vote of 17 to 0.

This bill requires persons under age 21 who have been
adjudicated as delinquent by a juvenile court for felony sex
offenses to register with the county juvenile office within 10
days of residing in the county.

The person is required to provide:  fingerprints, a photo, and a
written statement containing the person's name, address, social
security number, phone number, school, place of employment, and
a description of the offense.

The official in charge of the person's custody is required to
inform the person of the registration requirement when the
person is released from custody.  The official is also required
to inform the juvenile office of the county where the person
expects to reside.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this bill is part of the
state's ongoing effort to protect children and that this
information cannot be shared with other agencies at this time.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Smith; Governor's
Office; and Division of Youth Services.

OPPONENTS:   There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Julie Jinkens McNitt, Legislative Analyst

HB 348 -- Juvenile Sex Offender Registration

Sponsor:  Smith

This bill requires persons under age 21 who have been
adjudicated as delinquent by a juvenile court for felony sex
offenses to register with the county juvenile office within 10
days of residing in the county.

The person is required to provide:  fingerprints, a photo, and a
written statement containing the person's name, address, social
security number, phone number, school, place of employment, and
a description of the offense.

The official in charge of the person's custody is required to
inform the person of the registration requirement when the
person is released from custody.  The official is also required
to inform the juvenile office of the county where the person
expects to reside.