Criminal Registration
/ˈkrɪmɪnəl rɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process requiring individuals convicted of particular crimes to register their personal information with authorities, often to monitor offenders such as sex offenders.
The defendant complied with criminal registration after his conviction for a felony offense.
Forms
- criminal registration
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Commentary
Criminal registration laws vary by jurisdiction and often include specific requirements and timeframes; drafting should specify the class of offenders and obligations involved.
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