Please be sure we are distinguishing between the FDLE’s post cards that are mailed to your address and the personal address verification that are performed by local law enforcement. These are two different things.

Please go to NARSOL.org it is the lead article of Jan 2nd, written by Sandy
I also think there are links within Narsol that mentions the other state affiliates
and thanks Joseph.

@ Robert,

As per Florida Statutes, you have 3 weeks to respond to any written correspondence from your local law enforcement. This includes address/id verifications.
Should they attempt a check and not leave anything notifying you of such that is their fault.

Ok, that’s what Polk county sheriff’s officers have said, but thank you for clarifying it. As for neighbors knowing, they already know which is why my mailbox has a bullet hole and been smashed. Part of life.

Dear Witts End,

You should look up the federal privacy act and the federal freedom of information act. Both laws obligate state and federal agencies to not only provide but also correct any information they retain about you. Also remember, document, document, document everything. You should also seek the advice of legal counsel since you might have standing in a civil action against any government agency that provides false information about you.

You were told incorrectly. There is no such law that if they attempt to verify your address 3 times and you are not home, you will be arrested. People work, people have social commitments, people are not on house arrest.
Generally, the worst thing that will happen is they will start knocking on neighbors doors with your flier and ask if they have seen you there. That’s humiliating.

See the problem with that is, if you dont then you get arrested. I was told after the 3rd attempt by the officers to verify in person your address you would be arrested and charged.even though it’s a pain and aggravating to do that, I would prefer to not have anymore charges and i imagine many others feel the same way. As is finding or actually getting any kind of help for us is extremely difficult or impossible

Muriel can you give us the thread or link,please? I had contacted several other state advocates to help with the Out Of State Fund for F.A.C but never gotten any response because they thought I was a scammer, but I am not. Perhaps If I can see the article and find the story you mention I could email or call the person myself to see we can get more people interested.

The registry is simply a hit list for vigilantes. It saves ZERO children from any trauma at all and actually hurts children.

By diverting attention from the real danger to a child which is someone they or their family ALREADY KNOW – NOT A STRANGER – NOT SOMEONE LISTED ON SOME REGISTRY!

The state of Florida and each and every politician (Lauren Book for one) should be held accountable for every single registered citizen who is harassed, bullied, abused, and even killed!

WHY? Because they KNOW perfectly well that they are lying about the effectiveness of the registry by demonizing those on it when there is no reason for it.

Joseph you are completely correct! While the state is allowed to keep those of us who have left on their registry total they artificially inflate the numbers and thus the FEAR FACTOR that politicians like Lauren Book can spin into their LIE of “stranger danger” when they know perfectly well that those on the sex offender registry are NOT at all likely to be a danger but rather someone the family or child ALREADY KNOWS.

Everyone from Florida would benefit from the removal of former offenders who have left the state never to return! Just imagine if that were reality. Immediately thousands would petition the court to be removed (unless it was automatic – but I think it too much to hope for) then once those in Florida have completed their sentences they to can leave the shithole of a state and be free from its evil grasp on your balls!

Doesn’t seem like anyone cares about it though – judging by the donations for the out of state challenge lawsuit!