Ya, that was the Florida cookie-cutter introductory phase response right after the Kanka fiasco.

Then 9/11 happened and made society “angry and afraid” in general. That laid the groundwork for the “get even” mentality. Which goes to show that the snowballing and metamorphosis was done by lawmakers in order to pacify for votes. It’s always been about hate and revenge, not public safety or prevention.

The first SO law in Fl staring 10/01/1997 was for 10 years after completing the sentence and with no other convictions- and only civil fines and misdemeanor penalties could be imposed on violators. Believe it or not.

actually orginally there was one when i got on it in middle of 1998 it was 5 or 10 years im thinking 5 then in later half if 1998 after i was in it it was changed and then changed several times since.

FAC is starting with the proximity ordinances first, not the residency restrictions. It will be great if it is not necessary to fight the RR. Time will tell.

T. M., for you question #2 please check out a post at our website:

https://floridaactioncommittee.org/member-submission-a-few-faqs-on-the-process-of-removal-from-florida-sex-offender-registry/

1. Home Rule in Florida refers to the authority granted to local governments to enact laws and regulations without interference from the state government. The concept was introduced in the 1968 Florida Constitution revision, allowing cities and charter counties more autonomy in governing their own affairs. So currently counties are allowed to pass these ineffective ordinances. We hope to stop some of this.

2. Originally it was 20 years after sanctions ended before someone could petition to be removed from the registry. In 2007 it was changed to 25 years.

2. Ex Post Facto question: Right now, you are not allowed to ask to get off registry until 25 years off paper.

Is that retroactive? What was the rule in the past and can some of us old timers use ExPost Facto to revert back?