Section 9799.53 – Definitions
§ 9799.53. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Active notification.” Notification in accordance with section 9799.62 (relating to other notification) or a process whereby law enforcement, pursuant to the laws of the United States […]
Section 9799.69 – Board
§ 9799.69. Board. (a) Composition.–The State Sexual Offenders Assessment Board shall be composed of psychiatrists, psychologists and criminal justice experts, each of whom is an expert in the field of the behavior and treatment of sexual offenders. (b) Appointment.–The Governor shall appoint the board members. (c) Term of office.–Members of the board shall serve four-year […]
Section 9799.54 – Applicability
§ 9799.54. Applicability. (a) Registration.–The following individuals shall register with the Pennsylvania State Police as provided in this subchapter: (1) An individual who committed a sexually violent offense within this Commonwealth and whose period of registration with the Pennsylvania State Police, as specified in section 9799.55 (relating to registration), as of February 21, 2018, has […]
Section 9799.70 – Counseling of sexually violent predators
§ 9799.70. Counseling of sexually violent predators. (a) Counseling required.–For the period of registration required by section 9799.55(b) (relating to registration), a sexually violent predator shall be required to attend at least monthly counseling sessions in a program approved by the board and be financially responsible for all fees assessed from the counseling sessions. The […]
Section 9799.55 – Registration
§ 9799.55. Registration. (a) Ten-year registration.–Except as provided under subsection (a.1) or (b), the following individuals shall be required to register with the Pennsylvania State Police for a period of 10 years: (1) (i) (A) Individuals convicted within this Commonwealth of any of the following offenses committed on or after April 22, 1996, but before […]
Section 9799.71 – Exemption from notification for certain licensees and their employees
§ 9799.71. Exemption from notification for certain licensees and their employees. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as imposing a duty upon a person or an employee of a person licensed under the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, to disclose information regarding: (1) […]
Section 9799.56 – Registration procedures and applicability
§ 9799.56. Registration procedures and applicability. (a) Registration.– (1) (i) Offenders and sexually violent predators shall be required to register with the Pennsylvania State Police as specified in section 9799.54 (relating to applicability). (ii) Offenders and sexually violent predators shall be required to register with the Pennsylvania State Police upon release from incarceration, upon parole […]
Section 9799.57 – Sentencing court information
§ 9799.57. Sentencing court information. The sentencing court shall inform offenders and sexually violent predators convicted on or after February 21, 2018, at the time of sentencing of the provisions of this subchapter. The court shall: (1) Specifically inform the offender or sexually violent predator of the duty to register and provide the information required […]
Section 9799.58 – Assessments
§ 9799.58. Assessments. (a) Order for assessment.–After conviction but before sentencing, a court shall order an individual convicted of an offense specified in section 9799.55 (relating to registration) to be assessed by the board. The order for an assessment shall be sent to the administrative officer of the board within 10 days of the date […]
Section 9799.59 – Exemption from certain notifications
§ 9799.59. Exemption from certain notifications. (a) General rule.–An individual required to register under section 9799.55(a.1) and (b) (relating to registration) may be exempt from the requirement to register, the requirement to verify residence, employment and enrollment in an educational institution, the requirement to appear on the publicly accessible Internet website maintained by the Pennsylvania […]