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Laws and rules of where a Sex Offender can visit

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 Lyla
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I am hoping this can shed some light on how confusing it is to determine where a sex offender can travel and all the requirements that goes into traveling.

I have been struggling with the Missouri laws, but also the laws of neighboring states and others. Even places that I think are safe to travel to we often don't go because it's unclear. And I'd rather be safe but at the same time there's not anywhere that I've found that can clearly define where a sex offender can go.

Such as:
Move theathers
College Campuses
Conservation areas, or non state parks but may have playgrounds or pool areas.
Dog Parks
Churches (with attached children areas)
Hotels (with pools)
Campgrounds

It pretty much limits every place that we would like to go, but at the end of the day trying to call the local goverment offices and asking if an address is and OK place to visit we don't get a clear answer. And furthermore it seems that the missouri local offices are not often available.

Two things:
#1 How can I vet places that are ok for a sex offender to travel to (without fear)
#2 Is there enough information out there on the laws for every state and local communities?

When planning trips it takes months or more of phone calls and planning to even spend two night away from the home. It's very exhausting but the fear of going to prison is real.

Any help?


   
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 Lars
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I would get a lawyer from the area and ask them if it's legal and permissible to move to the area. Then do the following:

Get a recorder on your phone. You can get an app from the google play store, or the apple store. Then call the parole officer and ask them if it's okay to go to the address you wish to go. Then call the local sheriff's office of the area. Get their full name, badge number, and phone number, then ask if it's okay to legally move to the specified area. If they say it's okay to do move to that address, call back your parole officer and tell them you have permission from the sheriff's office to move there, you have their badge number, and phone number.

When you do move to that address, you will likely be confronted by the police stating some reason why you can't be there. Show them that you have done all the research necessary, and you even had permission by the local sheriff's office. If it comes down to a court case and you are arrested, keep that recording and give it to your lawyer to present to the judge, so if the police lie (which they will), you have legal permission, with recorded proof, with the badge number of the officer that gave you legal permission, and his phone number.


   
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Lars, thanks for this post. It makes good sense to follow your steps. The first one is the hardest, though, because lawyers cost money. Do you know whether a lawyer would tell you this information by phone, without being retained?


   
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 Lyla
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Thank you for the detailed information.  But what about for simply traveling?

For example we are trying to go to a campground, but have no way of vetting if it's OK to travel there.  Not to Move there.

 

Same for lots of places in the area.  It feels like we can never leave home.


   
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I have called my state registry office about camping in state parks. I was told that the decision was up to the chief law enforcement. When I inquired about this to the Sherrif, the Sherrif referred me back to the state office. This is just another issue where the registry needs abolished because laws are supposed to be clear and understandable. Other laws have been thrown out due to unclear wording. Also, the system doesn't want you to leave or move. So much for the Life Liberty and pursuit of Happiness


   
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