New York
Number of Registered Sex Offenders: 20,969
Latest Events
Recent Action: November 2005, a new special court within the New York State Supreme Court is being established to hear only cases involving sex offenders; October 2005, joined the national registry; June 2005, passed stricter law on tracking and penalties; Governor Pataki still emphasizes the need for stronger legislation and lifetime registration
Statutes
Sex Offender Registration
NY CLS Correc § 168-a et seq.
Community Notification of Sexual Offenders
NY CLS Correc § 168-p
Sexual Offenses Against Children and Penalties
N.Y. Penal Law § 130.05 et seq.
Crimes Involving the Prostitution of Children
N.Y. Penal Law § 230.04 et seq.
Child Abuse Crimes: Homicide
N.Y. Penal Law § 125.20, § 125.25
Regulations
Registration: Adults; 3 tiers; at least 10 days prior to release, parole; consideration of foreign convictions not specified; notification of changes: no more than 10 days, incoming
Notification: passive; permissive, with a 900 number for public information and annual directory; no specified time frame; applicable to adult and juvenile sex offenders; offender required to notify law enforcement for college where attending or working within 10 days
Risk Designation: 3 specified tiers; sentencing court determines risk/notification, can be appealed after 13 yrs of serving
Tracking: verification of registry info 90 days or annually by mail, level 3 offender must appear for photo annually, level 1 and 2 offenders must appear every 3 years; duration of registration 10 years or life (can be relieved under certain circumstances); FBI notified
Penalties: First offense Class A misdemeanor; subsequent offense Class D felony; probation/parole may be revoked
Resources
Website of Registry: http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/
Relevant State Entity: New York State Division of Criminal Justice