Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
According to a report by Local 3 News, a Monroe County (TN) woman, Emilee “Emma” Berger, was arrested and charged with identity theft after she allegedly posted a copy of a registered sex offender’s arrest warrant on social media. The document, shared in a Facebook group titled “Uncensored Voices of Monroe County Revamped,” contained sensitive personal information. What made the
Read moreEvery so often, a story pops up that reminds us something important: public opinion is not as one-sided as some would like us to believe. Recently, a local news outlet, KMPH FOX26 News in Fresno, California, ran a public poll asking a simple but controversial question: Should someone who is a registered sex offender be allowed to run for public
Read moreEffective July 1, 2026, and pending the Governor signing CS/HB45/SB212 into law, the following changes will be made in Florida’s law. The current state mandated 1,000 ft residency restrictions from schools, playgrounds, childcare centers, and parks continue to apply. Effective July 1, 2026: Swimming Pool residency ban: Registrants with specified offenses involving those less than 16 years old which offense
Read moreMore than a decade ago, a Scotland man committed an offense involving CSAM and served his sentence. He completed his time, and like anyone else leaving the criminal justice system was supposed to move forward with his life. But for people labeled as sex offenders, the punishment never ends when the sentence does. Instead, it follows them everywhere. When he
Read moreA sweeping bill approved Monday, by the Senate and approved by the House last week would dramatically increase penalties for child sex crimes and AI-generated material and add or increase mandatory sentences. HB 1159, sponsored by Rep. Berny Jacques, R-District 59, increases penalties for adults using children in a sexual performance from a second-degree felony to a first-degree felony with
Read moreThe Hinda Institute will be hosting an educational seminar this Wednesday Night, March 11, 2026, at 8PM Eastern Time on the topic of “Understanding the Registry”. Panelists will be Attorneys Mark Weinberg, Alex Yelderman, & Jeffrey Rabin. Hinda has graciously invited our members to attend the seminar, which will be held via Zoom. The event is co-hosted by the Decalogue
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