HB 5209
Create a registry of persons convicted of animal abuse
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Bill overview
This bill creates a registry of individuals in West Virginia who have been convicted of animal abuse. The registry, managed by the Criminal Identification Bureau of the West Virginia State Police, will contain information about convictions involving animal abuse, as well as information related to individuals registered as sex offenders and those with child abuse or neglect records. Individuals convicted of animal abuse will be required to pay an annual fee to maintain their registration, and failure to do so may result in legal action.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Central Abuse Registry within the West Virginia State Police.
- Requires individuals convicted of animal abuse to be included in the registry.
- Specifies the types of information to be included in the registry, such as conviction details and contact information.
- Mandates an annual registration fee of $125 for individuals on the registry.
- Outlines procedures for notifying the State Police of changes in address or other information.
- Establishes a ten-year registration period following release from incarceration or supervision.
- Provides a process for individuals to petition to have their name removed from the registry upon overturning of a conviction.
- Requires notification to other jurisdictions upon a registrant's intent to move.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of animal abuse
- West Virginia State Police
- Circuit Court Clerks
- Animal welfare advocates
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