Sex Offender Registration Duration Estimator
Federal SORNA tiers set baseline registration durations. Many states impose longer or stricter requirements.
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15 years
Tier I — least serious offenses; annual verification typically required.
About SORNA
The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), Title I of the Adam Walsh Act, sets minimum federal standards. State implementations vary, and some impose lifetime registration even for Tier I offenses.
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