Reminder: Report International Travel
You are required, under both Florida and federal law (International Megan’s Law) to report international travel 21 DAYS IN ADVANCE.
XXXXXXX,45, of Perry failed to report he was on the cruise ship “Carnival Paradise” on December 12, 2019, for a four-day cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. When the ship returned to Tampa, Florida on December 16, Customs and Border Protection boarded the ship and placed XXXXX under arrest.
“The United States Marshals Service has prioritized investigations of registered sex offenders who travel between states, or internationally, and fail to notify authorities as required by law. Our district, working with our local and state partners, has dedicated men and women that focus their investigative expertise to locate, apprehend, and prosecute non-compliant sex offenders.” stated U.S. Marshal John Cary Bittick
This man’s conviction was in 2004, more than a dozen years before International Megan’s Law went into effect. Even though his offense pre-dates the law and the federal government provided ZERO notification to those on the registry of the enactment of IML, he’s going to spend the next 20 months in prison because of this.
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Acting U.S. Attorney Leary. “I want to thank the U.S. Marshals and Customs and Border Protection for their work protecting the public and holding this defendant accountable”.
What exactly did these clowns protect the public from? Did he commit a crime while he was gone other than the failure to notify? Anything since his conviction in 2004? What an absolute shit show these dick heads put on for the public! I get he wanted to travel but while forced to deal with this draconian law one must be incognito. Everyone knows cruise ships run passenger manifest through police data bases!! Now 7 years of his life is ruined all because they wanted to hold him accountable.. It’s wrong of me but I wish nothing but the worst for these people, I hope they are really forced to suffer in a way that dislodges their soul and makes it cry out in pain and I hope it feeds over into their family and every one they love. Including the books!!
I’ve long since moving past feeling guilty for wishing for the death of these prosecutor scum. They wish nothing but eternal torment for registrants and their families. When a registriant is pushed too far, when there is finally some justice – finally some blood in the streets – I will scream and laugh and rejoice! I used to be an empathetic, pro-social person. That’s been wrung out of me. These cop pigs and prosecutor pigs only deal in fear. They shall soon know fear.
In hindsight, it should be up to each state to inform us of any changes whether they be on a state or federal level. Otherwise, it should be deemed a civil offense to not do so, as creating a law which is blindsided to everyone, is morally wrong.
In Florida, they have our undivided attention at least twice per year. Not notifying us of changes is bull.
Thank you for the heads up. Just to clarify: This travel notice requirement applies at the federal level if you’re still required under federal SORNA to register per your tier level.
That is, if you have fulfilled your federal tier term of registration then you are no longer required under FEDERAL SORNA to provide this international travel notice (up to 15 years for tier 1, 25 years for tier II).
There may still be a state level travel notice requirement that if not met can lead to state charges.
Is this correct?
Thank you as always..
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That is the way I read the law but would certainly check with a lawyer if you plan to travel outside the US. That law is insane and completely unnecessary.
Thank you! I certainly will.
“The United States Marshals Service has prioritized investigations of registered sex offenders who travel between states, or internationally…”
So, they are clearly monitoring airlines, rail and buses…any form of transportation that requires a manifest to be filed on passengers. Beware
You do not have to report travel between States unless you will be in one location for x amount of days according to Florida and that States law.
They can monitor whatever they want yet can do nothing to you as long as you are being compliant.
The state to which you are traveling may have a different opinion on the matter.
Not long ago I traveled to Tennessee. I registered the trip with Florida before leaving, but did not report in Tennessee because the total length of the trip was less than 48 hours.
On my way out of TN at the end of the trip, I had a TN detective call me and make some threatening remarks. I think it boiled down to, “If you were doing something illegal I’d arrest you,” but it still had me feeling shaken up for a while.
If I need to travel there again, I guess I’d better go kiss the ring no matter how short my stay is.
Do not fear the big bad wolf. You are living your life according to the civil (criminal) laws that are forced upon you. You stated that you had provided your local LEO with information that you were exiting the State yet not staying in Tennessee for more than 48 hours. You are not required to do so by any law, why provide it? The local law in Tennessee only knew that you were there by way of your notification in Florida.
Do you see where I’m going with this? Know the laws, know your rights (as limited as they are) and live your life as best you can. Don’t let law enforcement bully you.
International travel is a different beast altogether…
Should you decide to fly to Paris for dinner and fly back the same day you are still required by Federal law to notify them.
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LOL, I know you were just making an example. BUT, as if any of us (Can only speak for myself) were rich enough to fly to Paris just for dinner and fly right back.
I for one would be spending that money on the best lawyer in the United States to get me off this Draconian, restrictive, punishment ridden registry for the dammed.
can you notify them earlier than 21 days? if i know im leaving in March can i tell them now?
Yes, get it in writing to show at incomming customs
What if you’re a RSO and plan to travel internationally with no intention to return to the U.S. Do you still have to notify them ? Do they need to know your movement overseas ? Just curious. Thanks.
20 months in jail; seriously!! So this guys more than likely going to have to start his life all over again for a crime that’s like 20 years ago. This is pretty sick!
Yes. Provide 21-day notice and get written proof you did so. There have been many cases of people being arrested when boarding an airplane.
So there was someone who gave their 21-day notice but was accused of failing to do so and arrested?
When did this happen?