By Larry… After years of legal wrangling, there has been a favorable decision in an important case in Tennessee (see previous WVRSOL post). The case was initiated on November 8, 2016, along with a motion for a protective order. At that time the governor of Tennessee was named William Haslam, so he was the defendant in his official capacity along…
Read MoreWVRSOL is aware of reports of scams targeting those who are on the sex offender registry. We find this situation deeply troubling, and we are committed to taking steps to help protect our members by bringing this matter to your attention. The culprits behind these scams are very clever and have successfully duped registrants out of thousands of dollars. They…
Read MoreBy Robin . . . Out of an abundance of caution and consideration for your health and safety, the national conference has been rescheduled for October 8-10, 2021. The theme and location for the conference will not change, and we are excited about the line-up of speakers and presenters who have already committed to be with us in Houston, Texas this…
Read MoreBy Sandy . . . The NARSOL and Vivante boards, for the past several years, have met the first or second weekend in January to analyze their programs and progress of the previous year and to agree on the priorities for the new year. January 2021 differed in only one respect; rather than gathering together from the many different states…
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By Travis Loller . . . NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that parts of Tennessee’s sex offender registration act should not be applied retroactively to two offenders who sued over the law. Monday’s ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee was narrowly written to apply only to the two plaintiffs. But it…
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The WV Registry has hit a record number passing 6,000 registered persons. After several years of monitoring this registry I have noticed it is ramped up every January prior to the legislative sessions in Charleston. Current Registrants in WV(not incarcerated)6,008 , 31 SVP. See the West Virginia House and Senate bills we are following. Follow us
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