What are the registration requirements for felons and sex offenders in Florida and other states?
Registration requirements vary from state to state. Florida registration requirements are as follows: • Offenders with Felony Convictions: Pursuant to Section 775.13, Florida Statutes, offenders are required to register with the sheriff of any county they enter in this state, within 48 hours. Registration may include being fingerprinted, photographed, listing the crime, sentencing location, sentence imposed, name, aliases, if any, address, and occupation. Failure to comply with this statute constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 ors. 775.083, F.S. • Sex Offenders: Sexual Offenders (including court-designated Sexual Predators) are required to register with the sheriff of any county of temporary or permanent residence that they enter in this state, within 48 hours. Florida considers permanent residence as a place a person abides, lodges or resides for 5 or more consecutive days. Temporary residence is defined as a place where a person abides,
