PLACEMENT: Public Hearings
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 111, BY CREATING ARTICLE 8 REGARDING REGISTRATION FEES FOR SEXUAL OFFENDERS, SEXUAL PREDATORS, CONVICTED FELONS, AND CAREER OFFENDERS AND A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE REGISTRATION FEES
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Amending Chapter 111, Miscellaneous Provisions, by creating Article 8, Registration of Sexual Offenders, Sexual Predators, Convicted Felons, and Career Felons, Section 111.160 - Definitions and Section 111.161 - Registration Fees for Sexual Offenders, Sexual Predators, Convicted Felons, and Career Offenders of the General Ordinances, of the Martin County Code, to offset the costs imposed upon the Sheriff's Office in complying with statutory registration obligations. Further, to adopt a Resolution establishing the registration fees.
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DEPARTMENT: County Attorney
PREPARED BY: Name: Melissa L. Pietrzyk
Title: Senior Assistant County Attorney
REQUESTED BY: Martin County Sheriff's Office
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
In 2024, there were over 400 individuals who, because they were either a sexual offender, a sexual predator, a convicted felon, or a career offender, were required to register with the Martin County Sheriff's Office in accordance with Chapters 943, 944, and 775, Florida Statutes. While some individuals require yearly registration, others require quarterly registration. In addition to required registration, certain individuals must promptly notify the Sheriff's Office of any changes of address, employment, email addresses, and other personal identifying information. These registrations often require law enforcement to physically verify address locations and confirm all other necessary registered information. The Sheriff's Office is also required to issue notifications to the community and to schools when sexual predators are registered and may also issue community notif...
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