Through the course of the year, the SMART Office follows state and federal case law about sex offender registration and notification, tracking the latest opinions, trends and arguments. We aim to publish a summary for informational purposes annually. Archived issues are available below.
Please note that the U.S. Department of Justice makes no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the contents of this update, and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this update. The information appearing in this update is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice to any individual or entity. We urge you to consult with your own legal advisor before taking any action based on information appearing in our updates.
- Overview
- Who is Required to Register
- Juveniles
- Military
- Retroactivity
- Other Constitutional Issues
- Indian Country
- Failure to Register
- Residency Restrictions
- Miscellaneous
Archives
Access previous case law updates below:
- March 2018: Sex Offender Registration and Notification in the United States: Current Case Law and Issues, March 2018
- December 2016: Sex Offender Registration and Notification in the United States: Current Case Law and Issues, December 2016
- December 2015: Sex Offender Registration and Notification in the United States: Current Case Law and Issues, December 2015
- August 2013: Sex Offender Registration and Notification in the United States: Current Case Law and Issues, August 2013
- July 2012: Sex Offender Registration and Notification in the United States: Current Case Law and Issues, July 2012
- July 2009: Sex Offender Registration and Notification Case Law Summary, January 2008 - July 2009
Further Information
For any additional information or clarification, contact the SMART Office at [email protected].