If you are looking for states who are open-minded, forget the states in the Bible Belt. These states are traditionally very backward states who are very "tough on crime."

The mid-plains states----Ohio, Indiana, Iowa----are not much better.

Here is a link to a prior discussion we had regarding the best states for registrants to live. Read the entire thread and there are also some links within the thread that will help you compare the states.

This thread which is linked below and some of the information within the thread will enable you to do your homework to determine which state will be the best choice for you.

http://tinyurl.com/noj9adc

Good luck,

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I do not know of any state in which you won't have to register even if it's statutory rape, that's a pipe dream. There are some states you will be allowed to eventually petition to get of after a certain length of time. The more liberal the state is, usually the better the SO laws are. Biggest exception to the rule is California. Think NE or NW parts of the country.

I would research Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts , New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

Those are all states that seem to have more reasonable laws, but you need to do the research. Look at the state laws yourself and if you have questions when reading them, post it here because people here have gone through a lot and can at least point you in the right direction.

IMO, if you have a job in the state you are in, have family support, Etc stay where you are, the grass is not always greener on the other side as the ole saying goes. Most important thing is family, job and a good place to live, to hell with what people think, DO THEY pay your bills? I myself live in a bible belt state, but I ignore the bull s, have a good support group here and know that I am not a monster for touching a 16 year old F breast over 15 years ago, sorry yes but you can only be sorry for so long. Paid for my crime with 8 years probation, placed on the registry for life and have tried the dereg process here which is a total scam just makes money for the attorney, and the others that are involved even when you meet all the criteria, have a great eval, no final conviction, they are not going to let you off at this time, so work hard, take care of your family and play with the hand you have been dealt.

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I agree buildingup, I wouldn't move away from family or a job except for maybe in Floriduh. Life is short and if you have a great living situation with friends and family and a good job I wouldn't mess with it. But if you are more mobile and you don't have as many friends and family in one area, the difference in quality of life is palpable in a lot of areas of our country.

As always do a lot of research, it also wouldn't hurt to call the states chapter of RSOL to get their opinion on things in that state.

Some states do make low level crimes private registry , but you won't avoid registering all together.

Don't come to IL. It's bad.

In MD, everyone's on the public website and the tiers are determined by the crime. Other than that, there are no residency restrictions or presence restrictions(except can't be knowingly on school/daycare property), no registration fees.

Be aware though that the registry laws in a state can change. What applies today may not apply tomorrow. and there can differences within a state, from county to county.

Ah yes, private registry, thanks for mentioning, that is much better than public I assume.

BTW, guess where my crime occurred; Florida or Germany? LOL I went on vacation and left on probation!

I've been reading some of those state legislations, WOW , complicated. Some even seem to contradict themselves, for example, in the Washington legislation it says quote:

"For a person required to register for a federal or out-of-state conviction, the duty to register shall continue indefinitely. "

and also says quote:

"If the person is required to register for a federal or out-of-state conviction, when the person has spent fifteen consecutive years in the community without being convicted of a disqualifying offense during that time period [they qualify for SOR removal]."

I'm not sure which to believe...

I'd agree that there's no reason to move if you have a good, stable situation with your family, employment, and support network. My family has been very supportive, but they live in other states (Illinois being one - and that state's laws are not good from what I've read). I hope I can eventually find some employment, but that's a bit touch and go right now. One can make the most of one's situation wherever one is located.

Registered, considering the way these sex offender registry laws are written and passed (hastily and with little - if any - thought) it's not surprising that they would be confusing and contradictory.

NY state has a tier 1 (as determined by a board, not just charges) that requires a mailed response once per year...report for pic every 3. They also recently upheld a state law that does not allow restrictions on living near schools etc even if local laws restrict it. That being said they may change it tomorrow. But contrary to popular belief there's a lot of the state that is rural and quiet.

mass is real good ok

They are actually putting money into funding studies here in ct to see how effective the registry really is and what to do with it. Tide is turning folks....

Ok so even after I get off in 2017 here in Utah I would have to register in another state if I ever decide to move that just seems a little ridiculous in my opinion once your off you shouldn't have to be forced to register in another state because you already did your time and should live as you please

Stay away from Nebraska. Not a good place for sex offenders. If you are looking for a new place to move try Iowa. You can always ask the main office to see what tier you would qualify to be on and what requirements you would have to abide by.

If you have supports and a good job I wouldn't move though. Finding good employment is hard to come by.