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Mississippi Sex Offenders

Mississippi Sex Offenders Law states that sex offenders in the state must register their information. Registration occurs upon reentry into the society for convicted offenders. The state’s Department of Public Safety is in charge of this registration.

Sex offenders have 3 days to register their information upon release from jail/correction facility. Sex offenders on probation or parole must register immediately after their court sentence.

Sex offenders convicted in another state but have the intent to work, attend school, or move to Mississippi must register in the state. Offenders must notify the state’s Department of Public Safety 10 days before entering the state.

Sex offenders must also inform the Department of Public Safety of any changes to their registered information.

Duration of registration depends on the nature of sex crime. Offenders in Mississippi must re-register in person every 90 days. Offenders must also inform the state police if he intends to work with minors.

The law protects the residents of Mississippi from sex offenders. It aims at reducing recidivism amongst convicted sex offenders in the state.

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Mississippi Sex Offender Registry

Mississippi sex offender’s registry is in charge of the state’s sex offender database. The state’s Department of Public Safety is in charge of the registry. The Registry ensures that the information on sex offenders in the state is correct and up to date.

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Mississippi Sex Offender Facts

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Top Offenses
  • Sexual battery
  • Touching of a child or a mentally defective, incapacitated or physically helpless person for lustful purposes
  • Statutory rape;
  • Rape and carnal knowledge of a child under fourteen years of age
  • Exploitation of children
Counties in Mississippi with the highest number of offenders:
  • Hinds County
  • Harrison County
  • Rankin County
  • Jackson County
  • Lauderdale County
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Mississippi Sex Crimes Requiring Offender Registration
  • Kidnapping (if the victim was below the age of 18) - MISS. CODE ANN. § 97-3-53.
  • Statutory rape (except conviction or adjudication under MISS. CODE ANN. 97-3-65(1)(a), when the offender was 18 years of age or younger at the time of the alleged offense, is not be a registrable sex offense) - MISS. CODE ANN. § 97-3-53.
  • Rape; assault with intent to ravish - MISS. CODE ANN. § 97-3-71.
  • Sexual battery (except, conviction or adjudication under Section 97-3-95(1) (c), when the offender was 18 years of age or younger at the time of the alleged offense, is not be a registrable sex offense) - MISS. CODE ANN. § 97-3-95.
  • Enticing child for concealment, prostitution or marriage - MISS. CODE ANN. § 97-5-5.
  • Touching, handling, etc., child, mentally defective or incapacitated person or physically helpless person MISS. CODE ANN. § 97-5-23.
  • Dissemination of sexually oriented material to persons under eighteen years of age; use of a computer to lure or inducing persons under eighteen years of age to engage in sexual contact - MISS. CODE ANN. § 97-5-27.
  • Exploitation of children - Miss. Code Ann. § 97-5-33.
  • Carnal knowledge of step or adopted child; carnal knowledge of child by cohabitating partner -
  • MISS. CODE ANN. § 97-5-41.
  • Unnatural intercourse - MISS. CODE ANN. § 97-29-59.
  • Attempt to commit any of the above-referenced offenses.
  • Adultery or fornication between teacher and pupil - MISS. CODE ANN. § 97-29-3.
  • 43-47-18 relating to sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult.
  • 97-3-54.1 (1)(c) Procuring sexual servitude of a minor.
  • 97-29-63 Filming another without permission where there is an expectation of privacy.
  • Any offense committed in another jurisdiction, which would be considered one of the above in MS.
  • Any offense committed in another jurisdiction for which registration is required in that jurisdiction.
  • Any conviction of conspiracy to commit, accessory to commission, or attempt to commit any offense listed in the statute.
Information maintained in Mississippi Sex Offender Registry

MISS. CODE ANN. § 45-33-25

(2) Any person required to register under this chapter shall submit the following information at the time of registration:

  1. Name, including a former name which has been legally changed;
  2. Street address of all current permanent and temporary residences within state or out of state
  3. Date, place and address of employment;
  4. Crime for which convicted;
  5. Date and place of conviction, adjudication or acquittal because of insanity;
  6. Aliases used;
  7. Social security number;
  8. Date and place of birth;
  9. Age, race, sex, height, weight, hair and eye colors, and any other physical description or identifying factors
  10. A brief description of the offense or offenses for which the registration is required
  11. Driver's license or state identification card number, which license or card may be electronically accessed by the Department of Public Safety;
  12. Anticipated future residence;
  13. If the registrant's residence is a motor vehicle, trailer, mobile home or manufactured home, the registrant shall also provide vehicle identification number, license tag number, registration number and a description, including color scheme, of the motor vehicle, trailer, mobile home or manufactured home: if the registrant's place of residence is a vessel or houseboat, the registrant shall also provide the hull identification number, manufacturer's serial number, name of the vessel or houseboat, registration number and a description, including color scheme, of the vessel or houseboat;
  14. Vehicle make, model, color and license tag number;
  15. Offense history;
  16. Photograph;
  17. Fingerprints and palm prints;
  18. Documentation of any treatment received for any mental abnormality or personality disorder of the person;
  19. Biological sample;
  20. Name of any public or private educational institution, including any secondary school, trade or professional institution or institution of higher education at which the offender is employed, carries on a vocation (with or without compensation) or is enrolled as a student, and the registrant's status;
  21. Copy of conviction or sentencing order for the sex offense for which registration is required;
  22. The offender's parole, probation or supervised release status and the existence of any outstanding arrest warrants;
  23. Every online identity, screen name or username used, registered or created by a registrant; and
  24. Any other information deemed necessary.

Community Notification and Websites

MISS. CODE ANN. § 45-33-49

(1) Records maintained under this chapter shall be open to law enforcement agencies which shall be authorized to release relevant and necessary information regarding sex offenders to the public.

(4) Upon written request, the department may also provide to any person the:

  • name,
  • address, photograph, if available,
  • date of photograph,
  • place of employment,
  • crime for which convicted,
  • date and place of conviction of any registrant,
  • hair, eye color,
  • height,
  • race,
  • sex and
  • date of birth of
  • Any registrant and any other information deemed necessary for the protection of the public.

Additionally, the department may utilize an internet website or other electronic means to release the information.

Limitations on Residency or Employment

MISS. CODE ANN. §§ 43-15-305 & 43-15-307 (2019)

A person required to register as a sex offender under Section 45-33-25 may not own or operate a child care service. Any person who is required to register as a sex offender under Section 45-33-25 who knowingly owns or operates a child care service is guilty of a felony, and upon conviction shall be imprisoned in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a period not to exceed five (5) years.

(a) A person required to register under this chapter shall not reside within three thousand (3,000) feet of the real property comprising a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school, a child care facility, a residential child-caring agency, a children’s group care home or any playground, ballpark or other recreational facility utilized by persons under the age of eighteen (18) years.

However, certain circumstances such as the person established the residence before Jul 1, 2006. Will allow the offender to live within 1,500 feet of the above-mentioned facilities.

MISS. CODE ANN. § 45-33-25(4) (2019)

Duration of Registration

MISS. CODE ANN. § 45-33-47 (MS Code Title 45 2013) MS Code § 45-33-47 (2019)

(b) Tier One. —

(i) Tier One requires registration for a minimum of fifteen (15) years in this state and includes any of the following listed registrable sex offenses:

  1. Section 97-5-27(1) relating to dissemination of sexually oriented material to children;
  2. Section 97-29-61(2) relating to voyeurism when the victim is a child under sixteen (16) years of age;
  3. Section 97-29-3 relating to misdemeanor sexual intercourse between teacher and student;
  4. Section 97-29-45(1)(a) relating to obscene electronic communication;
  5. Any conviction of conspiracy to commit, accessory to commission, or attempt to commit any offense listed in this tier;
  6. Any conviction for violation of a similar law of another jurisdiction of any offense listed in this tier;
  7. Any offense resulting in a conviction in another jurisdiction for which registration is required in the jurisdiction where the conviction was had, although registration would not be otherwise required in this state.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an offender may petition the appropriate circuit court to be relieved of the duty to register upon fifteen (15) years’ satisfaction of the requirements of this section for the convictions classified as Tier One offenses.

(c) Tier Two. —

(i) Tier Two requires registration for a minimum of twenty-five (25) years in this state and includes any of the following listed registrable sex offenses:

  1. Section 97-5-33(3) through (9) relating to the exploitation of children;
  2. Section 97-29-59 relating to unnatural intercourse;
  3. Section 97-29-63, relating to filming another without permission where there is an expectation of privacy;
  4. Section 97-3-104 relating to crime of sexual activity between law enforcement or correctional personnel and prisoners;
  5. Section 43-47-18(2)(a) and (b) relating to gratification of lust or fondling by health care employees or persons in position of trust or authority;
  6. Any conviction of conspiracy to commit, accessory to commission, or attempt to commit any offense listed in this tier;
  7. Any conviction for violation of a similar law of another jurisdiction of any offense listed in this tier; or
  8. Any conviction of a Tier One offense if it is the offender’s second or subsequent conviction of a registrable sex offense;

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an offender may petition the appropriate circuit court to be relieved of the duty to register upon twenty-five (25) years’ satisfaction of the requirements of this section for the convictions classified as Tier Two offenses.

(d) Tier Three. — Tier Three requires lifetime registration, the registrant not being eligible to be relieved of the duty to register except as otherwise provided in this section, and includes any of the following listed registrable sex offenses:

(i) Section 97-3-65 relating to rape;

(ii) Section 97-3-71 relating to rape and assault with intent to ravish;

(iii) Section 97-3-95 relating to sexual battery;

(iv) Subsection (1) or (2) of Section 97-5-33 relating to the exploitation of children;

(v) Section 97-5-5 relating to enticing a child for concealment, prostitution or marriage;

(vi) Section 97-5-41 relating to the carnal knowledge of a stepchild, adopted child or child of a cohabiting partner;

(vii) Section 97-3-53 relating to kidnapping if the victim is under the age of eighteen (18);

(viii) Section 97-3-54.1(1)(c) relating to procuring sexual servitude of a minor;

(ix) Section 97-3-54.3 relating to aiding, abetting or conspiring to violate antihuman trafficking provisions;

(x) Section 97-5-23 relating to the touching of a child, mentally defective or incapacitated person or physically helpless person for lustful purposes;

(xi) Section 43-47-18 relating to sexual abuse of a vulnerable person by health care employees or persons in a position of trust or authority;

(xii) Section 97-5-39(1)(c) relating to contributing to the neglect or delinquency of a child, felonious abuse and/or battery of a child, if the victim was sexually abused;

(xiii) Capital murder when one (1) of the above described offenses is the underlying crime;

(xiv) Any conviction for violation of a similar law of another jurisdiction or designation as a sexual predator in another jurisdiction;

(xv) Any conviction of conspiracy to commit, accessory to commission, or attempt to commit any offense listed in this tier; or

(xvi) Any conviction of a Tier Two offense if it is the offender’s second or subsequent conviction of a registrable sex offense.

Applies to Offenders Convicted in another State?

Yes

Verification of Address

No

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Unless otherwise specified, a violation of this chapter shall be considered a felony and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not more than five (5) years, or both fine and imprisonment. MS Code § 45-33-33 (2019)

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