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FAQs about Registry Matters:How many episodes does Registry Matters have?The podcast currently has 382 episodes available.
December 13, 2022RM248: Does child pornography drive sex offender laws?If the government knows it is on the internet, why doesn’t it take it down? What is the legality of keeping illegal material available for people to find? We discuss whether it is a conspiracy or a way for the law enforcement apparatus to continue to make money through the arrest and conviction of those […]...more1h 9minPlay
December 06, 2022RM247: The Difference Between an Extradition and a Probable Cause Hearing?Add extradition versus probable cause hearings to the process of retaking versus revocation, and it’s enough to make one’s head spin. We take a deep dive into extradition and probable cause hearings and explain A PFR involved in the extradition process would benefit from a probable cause hearing, but they rarely get one. This is […]...more1h 7minPlay
November 22, 2022RM246: Interstate Compact TransfersWe take a deep dive into how to get an interstate compact transfer in this episode of Registry Matters. The rules for interstate transfers are confusing and unclear. We give advice on how to start the process, which is through your probation officer, what to expect, and the hurdles and hoops a PFR has to […]...more1h 6minPlay
November 15, 2022RM245: Idaho Crimes Against Nature Causes the State to Settle Doe v. WasdenOur big case this week is a victory in Idaho for PFRs who were put on the registry because of Idaho’s crimes against nature laws. Men caught having sex would be placed on Idaho’s registry even though the Supreme Court had ruled that anti-sodomy laws were unconstitutional. On behalf of three men, the ACLU took […]...more59minPlay
November 08, 2022RM244: Doe vs. Swearingen: A Victory in Florida?Our main case is out of Florida, John Doe vs. Swearingen. It’s an ex post facto challenge. The plaintiffs, whose offenses predate the 1997 Florida registry, currently must follow registration rules from the 2018 amendments to Florida’s registry laws. The court ruled against the plaintiffs, who appealed the ruling. The appeals court ruled in their […]...more55minPlay
October 25, 2022RM243: Military Sexual Assault Statistics–Myths and FactsWe focus on the truth behind military sexual assault statistics and how the system creates incentivizes that some use to exact revenge. Ashley, whose husband is in Joint Regional Correctional Facility in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, joins us for a deep dive into sexual assaults in the military. Among other things, Ashley describes how the military […]...more59minPlay
October 18, 2022RM242: Felons and PFRs and Social SecurityFelons and PFRs and Social Security We focus on felons, PFRs, and Social Security and how a felony conviction and time spent incarcerated can affect their future benefits. We explore how the Social Security administration calculates earnings, COLAs and AIME (average indexed monthly earnings). First, we address several questions from listeners and supporters. These include […]...more1h 6minPlay
October 11, 2022RM241: Alabama Rules PFR Restrictions Just a Civil Regulatory SchemeWe begin with a listener question regarding Computer Voice Analysis tests and whether a sex offender on parole can refuse the test. We follow that with a long discussion about a recent ruling in Alabama–McGuire v. Cunningham, Marshall, and Richardson. The court found that Alabama’s restrictions for PFRs amount to a civil regulatory scheme. Those […]...more1h 8minPlay
October 04, 2022RM240: Preliminary Injunction Denied in AWA ChallengeTonight we talk about a long-time listener’s question about Wisconsin and Iowa registry laws. He is no longer on supervision but is required to wear a GPS monitor. The listener wants to move to Iowa to free himself from a GPS monitor, but because of Iowa’s registry laws, he might rid himself of the monitoring […]...more1hPlay
September 28, 2022Chatting with Larry 2022-09– YOU PEOPLE – Tomorrow night (9/29/2022) starting at 8PM EST, you can ‘chat with Larry’. He will be on the Discord server for you to talk about whatever you want to talk about. I cannot guarantee that Larry will want to talk about what you people will want to talk about….but that’s just how […]...more2minPlay
FAQs about Registry Matters:How many episodes does Registry Matters have?The podcast currently has 382 episodes available.