§15-20A-15. Adult sex offender - Travel.

(a) If an adult sex offender intends to temporarily be away from his or her county of residence for a period of three or more consecutive days, the adult sex offender shall report such information in person immediately prior to leaving his or her county of residence for such travel to local law enforcement in each county of residence.

(b) The adult sex offender shall complete a travel permit form immediately prior to travel and provide the dates of travel and temporary lodging information.

(c) If a sex offender intends to travel to another country, he or she shall report in person to local law enforcement in each county of residence at least 21 days prior to such travel. Any information reported to local law enforcement in each county of residence shall immediately be reported to the United States Marshals Service and the Department of Public Safety.

(d) The travel permit shall explain the duties of the adult sex offender regarding travel. The adult sex offender shall sign the travel permit stating that he or she understands the duties required of him or her. If the adult sex offender refuses to sign the travel permit form, the travel permit shall be denied.

(e) The sheriff in each county of residence shall immediately notify local law enforcement in the county or the jurisdiction to which the adult sex offender will be traveling.

(f) Upon return to the county of residence, the adult sex offender shall immediately report to local law enforcement in each county of residence.

(g) All travel permits shall be included with the adult sex offender's required registration information.

(h) Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a Class C felony.

(Act 2011-640, p. 1569, §15.)