MI: Senate approves tightened restrictions in Sex Offender Registration Act
The Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to codify court-recommended changes in the state’s Sex Offender Registration Act.
The legislation now only needs Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature to become law.
State lawmakers approved altering registration protocols for sex offenders during its Wednesday session, fulfilling a 4-year-old mandate from the U.S. Court of Appeals.
The federal court ruled in 2016 that it was unconstitutional to impose new restrictions on people convicted before the state’s Sex Offender Registration Act was updated. House Bill 5679, sponsored by Rep. James Lower, R-Greenville, addresses that problem and was approved in the Senate by a 21-17 vote.
[FAC COMMENT: Wanna bet this winds up back in court?]
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Thanks Tony C. I didn’t get to that post. I appreciate your concern. Hold onto the sheriff’s emergency number in case there is any an issue in the future.
FAC:
If you believe Mr. Slaton is in danger of harming himself, please talk to the sheriff’s office at 850-983-1190. A welfare check may be in order.
The admitted pedophile discussed in the article below is what makes politicians enact registry laws.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-authorities-rescue-girl-pedophile-congress
What about Florida it seems to me all I keep reading is every state but Florida What gives and mine is a 1991 case when i was in high school now im 48 wow and it started with 4 Years probation
Don’t forget that you are a good person and they are the bad guys. Never let anyone take that knowledge from you.
Tired
Wow, very similar. I also have a 1991 case and was in my 20s and now in my 50s. I had never been arrested before or since. Not even so much as a traffic ticket. Not saying me or any of us are special but………………….How is this NOT punishment / punitive ?
There is a word that seems to not apply to us.
rehabilitation:
#1 the action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.
#2 the action of restoring someone to former privileges or reputation after a period of disfavor
#3 the action of restoring something that has been damaged to its former condition.
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-state-police-scammers-targeting-sex-offenders/277-906ebaec-10d9-43c9-9b2c-51178b0f193c
Law enforcement will NEVER ask you for money. Even your probation officer could not ask you for money, that has to be paid at the probation office where you get a receipt that you paid.
Some registration offices ask for payment for registering but again, that is done in person at time of registration. When you are arrested, you are never given the option to pay your way out of the arrest. That is what a bondsmen is for.
This has nothing to do with this issue but I want to say this , I can not do this no more! So I hope that with me leaving this world behind I hope I will see a better life. I’m through with this I can not do this no more see you in the afterlife
Donald
Please do not talk that way 🙁
We all most of the time feel like it is a hopeless cause. When Moses led the Israelites towards the promise land, it took a long long time. Some did not survive the journey. But those that did, ushered in the fruits that God promised.
Unlike most of us, none of them did anything wrong to be thrown out of their homeland in the first place. I am not sure if you have any friends or loved ones but if you do something drastic, think what that will do to them?
Do no let evil win. Although it is unfair, it is not just happening to you but to more than 1 million people in the U.S. Our time will come but it is going to take baby steps. We can do this together.
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
I sincerely hope you have not already committed suicide. I’m shocked FAC has not responded to your text. Please call 1-800-273-8255 ASAP.
FAC Has already responded to this individual.
Update-We have made contact with Don’s family and confirmed he is okay. Thank you to the FAC members in his area who responded to our call to action, especially Tony C for the personal visit to let him know that he is not alone.
That is fantastic news!
Thank you Tony and thank you FAC!
Praise God
I was really worried about him
Thanks for the update. We all get frustrated but when we do something drastic, we let the registry Gestapo win.
Sad that we are being pushed to the brink of either suicide or as one guy I knew did, basically violated just so he could go back to prison and let the state take care of him.
When I asked him why he was doing that, he said ” I am tired of living in fear and looking over my shoulders every day wondering if they are going to find a reason to lock me up”.
I’ve been so focused on legal challenges that I nearly forgot the most important work you do.
Thank you, FAC.
Donald -we are here for you, and have tried to reach you. Call 904-452-8322.
Sure talk you say , that’s a joke. CherokeeJack , I want to say thanks ok. But the guy who came over threatened to call the police, I guess you all don’t read what I’ve said I just got arrested for assault on a Leo,
The bad thing is he was dressed in civilian clothes and he poke me in my chest 4 times but I’m the bad one cause I’m a sex offender, well I’m sick of this and I don’t care no more I’m about to explode because I should not have to do this! Indiana provided me a release cause when I caught my case it was not on the registry and I was removed but blah.blah right. While the kids of today’s society are being let loose from the same thing I did but it’s ok that they don’t have to register cause they are our kids again blah blah. I just got one thing to say. And I will do it just won’t say what. There is no one in this world that cares for what is going on with us Sex offender but if I was a 18 ye. Old and messed around with a 15 ye old today I would just get a little scolding for it. I’m done. I’m tired and I can’t nor will do this anymore I will find a way to get off of this registry one way or not.
Donald
I had nothing to do with calling the police on you for a check. I know how that would go.
However, when you make a threat to end your life and do it publicly, you cannot expect people to not act to stop you because some of us really do care.
I am Overjoyed you are still alive. I would rather you be mad and alive than dead.
I will keep you in my prayers, even if you don’t want them.
Donald,
First, we are all extremely relieved that you are alive to write this post. That’s the main point.
A very distant second, when you posted what you posted A LOT of people got concerned. We care. We know what you are going through, we know how you feel and we are in the same boat as you. We became so concerned that we literally scoured member rolls for anyone who lives closest to you so they could physically go to your home and check on you with the sole objective of making sure you are alive and alright. From our perspective, the registry, feelings about law enforcement or even pulling people away from their personal lives to get to you immediately – wasn’t important. The only thing that mattered was you.
Donald, people care about you.
Please e-mail me if you need to talk.
And the sad thing is he will still be on the registry,,,,,,,,,