Comments on: Impossible to Comply. What should you do in the event it’s impossible to comply?

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:08:52 +0000

In reply to CherokeeJack. I was told the same thing in 2005, when the courthouse was shut down for 2 weeks when the power was out for hurricane Wilma, I went to palm beach courthouse …..

By: CherokeeJack

CherokeeJack — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:56:40 +0000

In reply to DVC. DVC That happens a lot when Hurricanes happen. If you evacuate, you have to register where you are going, but often during a hurricane, the registration office closes.

By: CherokeeJack

CherokeeJack — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:52:56 +0000

In reply to Rick. Rick That is Bizarre that they told you to do that. Not saying it isn't true but didn't know you could register in another county, unless you were visiting there for more than 2 or whatever days. This entire dilemma is a case for us all being arrested. Even the registration offices often have conflicting information from county to county and sometimes in the same department depending on what employee you speak with.

By: Lauren NotBook

Lauren NotBook — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:56:31 +0000

In reply to Glenn Allen Fleming Sr. They do not do this anymore, even if you stand there literally crying and begging. Ask me how I know.

By: FAC-3

FAC-3 — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:40:06 +0000

In reply to Whyme.

Whyme – contact legal@floridaactioncommittee.org with details.

By: Whyme

Whyme — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:30:06 +0000

In reply to CherokeeJack. I have an arrest that didnt even lead to a plea hearing. It was immediately dropped and filed as no information. And now i cant even get expunged or off this list! It was for an ftr that they know and saw was false so they didnt even pursue. Now im stuck here forever.

By: James

James — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:59:38 +0000

It seems very simple to me. I have had this occur on two occasions. Each time I drove to the Sheriffs office and called the non emergency number and requested a deputy respond to take an information report. The Deputies did not like it however they took the information and provided a case number. Since I did in fact report in person to the Sheriffs office and report to a deputy my obligation was fulfilled. This occurred in both Sumter and Hernando Counties.
I then returned to the registration office and was there first thing when they reopened. Providing the information report case number and the information I did not have a problem.
The Detective in Highland County tells people to go to the Jail to register when their office is closed which provides 24hr registration however this is not ideal because the Jail Staff are not the best at taking the information and if they mess up it’s your neck on the line.

By: DVC

DVC — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:47:19 +0000

It’s my understanding that the law reads that the burden of proof is on the accuser.
If you have done everything in your power to register and the facility is closed then the fault lies with them, not you, unless you purposefully avoided registering.
You should provide proof you were there with pictures and leave emails, texts, etc.
I also believe somewhere in the SORNA langquage it says you cannot be prosecutable if a situation occurs where it is impossible for you to register.

By: Glenn Allen Fleming Sr

Glenn Allen Fleming Sr — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:41:55 +0000

Polk County used to have the intake officers/staff do the registrations when the office was closed.

By: CherokeeJack

CherokeeJack — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:27:03 +0000

In reply to R. @R In Florida, any arrest, even if dropped later, can cause you to never, ever be removed from the registry. The judges say their hands are tied, as the law does not grant exceptions. (I believe that was done on purpose to get us in trouble and back in jail or worse)