Amen to that, CoolRich!

Too bad. I could use some sun right now.

I know there's nothing for parks cos my hubby's PO was going to let him go to a state park, but ended up just letting him off probation instead which then allowed him to go to parks, pools, etc

In Utah, once you are off the registry, that's it, you're off. Utah does not recognize the AWA...

We are considering Utah.

I'll tell you the biggest struggle is all our family here in the IL area and not wanting to go far.

That's why WI is such a draw- it's close.

But I hear Utah is beautiful and the weather nicer than IL or WI.

All I know is we need to decide by March when we put our house up for sale.

I appreciate everyone's experiences and opinions!

My son just came to PA upon release from federal in Floriduh. He had 1 count cp and is now tier 1 with 15 years probation and on the registry.
I've just hired a lawyer. I'm going to see if they can do anything about my sons case.. after the fact. When we went to see the lawyer last week he was shocked that the Feds brought charges against my son for 1 cp.

But it was Floriduh.. It's a whole other country down there. I'm glad we're here in PA.. and the battle continues.

The good news is that in FL he'd be on for life.

If PA is only making him stay on for 15 years (past his conviction date) that's good.

I actually thought if he was given life registry in FL that he'd get life on the list in PA.

They would if he registered before leaving Floriduh . But the day he was released I was there to pick him up and we drove home to Philly. I worried they would give him life on the registry.. so when we got the final analysis from the sex offender assessment board I was pretty happy. But you never know what they'll do.

Glad you were proactive enough to move him fast!

Even if it remains 15 years anything is better than FL.

Do you know SO's can't vacation in FL because at hour 72 they are supposed to register? And then you're stuck on that registry....

I suppose you could do a quick weekend trip, but I'm so disillusioned with FLA I wouldn't even bother

I have family in FL and from what I hear about that state I don't even want to go there to visit them. At least my aunt down there comes to Md once a year.

In MD CP possession is also 15 yrs but distribution is 25 yrs. We don't have any residency restrictions here either and there's no restrictions on going to parks. As far as I know, you can get permission to visit schools.

Hey Nakohichi.....
It's not just FL (where I live). My son was convicted in GA---received 15yrs Federal on 1 count of CP.....
Totally bogus!!!......He still has about 9yrs to go.....
I am so very happy for you & your son for escaping the tentacles of the South......
Now...if good ole Sheriff Joe would just have a massive heart attack!!!!

To be honest we didn't look at MD but I will add that to my friendly state list.

Those states are also states I can visit on vacation and not risk jail time for failure to register!