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SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY STATUTES
The following list contains the specific section of the Code of Virginia and the literal offense for which registration as a Sex Offender is required.

*1. "Sexually Violent Offense" means:
Charge
Section
Abduction for Immoral Purpose
Rape
Forcible Sodomy
Object Sexual Penetration
Aggravated Sexual Battery
Sexual Battery where the perpetrator is 18 years of age or older and the victim is under the age of 6
Attempt Rape, Forcible Sodomy Object Sexual Penetration, Aggravated Sexual Battery
Taking Indecent Liberties with Minor
Taking Indecent Liberties with Minor by Person in Custodial or Supervisory Relationship
Production, Distribution, Financing, etc. of Child Pornography
OR

Any Person Convicted under Chapter 117 (18 U.S.C. § 2421 et seq.) of Title 18 of the United States Code Any Person Convicted for Sex Trafficking (Title 18, U.S.C. § 1591)
OR

A SECOND or subsequent conviction, where the individual was at liberty between such convictions, of the following:
Carnal Knowledge of Minor (Victim Ages 13-14)
Carnal Knowledge of Minor (Victim 15 or older) Supervisory Relationship

Marital Sexual Assault (Repealed 2005)
18.2-67.2:1
Enter Dwelling House with intent to Rape
OR

A SECOND or subsequent conviction, where the individual was at liberty between such convictions, and where the victim is a minor or is physically helpless or mentally incapacitated as defined in §18.2-67.10, a violation or attempted violation of:
Abduction
Abduction of any Child for Extortion or under 16 for the Purposes of Concubinage or Prostitution
Sexual Battery
Attempted Sexual Battery
Crimes Against Nature (Sodomy)
Adultery & Fornication by Person Forbidden to Marry: Incest
Possess Child Pornography (2 or more convictions)
OR

If the offense was committed on or after July 1, 2006 and if the person has been convicted or adjudicated delinquent of any two or more such offenses, provided that person had been at liberty between such convictions or adjudications:
Enter Dwelling House etc. with intent to Commit Felony
2. "Sexual Offenses" means:
Charge
Section
Murder (Victim is under 15) or
(Victim is 15-17) is related to an offense under §9-1-902
Carnal Knowledge of Minor (Victim Ages 13 - 14)
Carnal Knowledge of Minor (Victim 15 or older) Supervisory Relationship
Marital Sexual Assault (Repealed in 2005)
18.2.67.2:1
Sexual Battery (3 or more convictions)
Sexual Abuse Against Child under 15 (3 or more convictions)
Attempted Sexual Battery (3 or more convictions)
Enter Dwelling House etc. with intent to Rape
Possession of Child Pornography
Unlawful filming, videotaping or photographing of another (3 or more convictions)
Use of Communication System to Solicit a Minor to Violate §18.2-370, Indecent Liberties With A Minor
Third misdemeanor sexual offense as set forth in
OR

If the offense is committed on or after July 1, 2006
Enter Dwelling House etc. with intent to Commit Felony listed under §9.1-902
Possession of Child Pornography

OR

Where the victim is a minor or is physically helpless or mentally incapacitated as defined in §18.2-67.10, a violation or attempted violation of:
Abduction
Abduction of any Child for Extortion or under 16 for the Purposes of Concubinage or Prostitution
Sexual Battery
Attempted Sexual Battery
Crimes Against Nature (Sodomy)
Adultery & Fornication by Person Forbidden to Marry: Incest
OR

Any Criminal Homicide in conjunction with a violation of clause (i) of §18.2-371 (Contributing to the delinquency) or §18.2-371.1 (abuse and neglect of children) when the offenses arise out of the same incident.
OR

"Offense for which registration is required" includes (i) any similar offense under the laws of any foreign country or any political subdivision thereof, the United States or any political subdivision thereof
OR

Any offense for which registration in a Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minor Registry is required under the laws of the jurisdiction where the offender was convicted.

Persons convicted in other jurisdictions of substantially similar laws must register in Virginia as though the conviction was for a Virginia offense. Also, persons required to register as a sex offender in the state of conviction must also register in Virginia if not otherwise required to under the Act.

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