Registry Matters

Trying to navigate the complicated world of sex offender laws and how they affect a person forced to register?
Each week Andy and Larry discuss life on the sex offender registry and how registry laws affect those on “the list.” Our goal is to help listeners navigate the complexity of the onerous “civil, regulatory schemes” that are clearly punitive in nature.
We discuss current legal challenges to sex offender registries and answer questions from PFRs and listeners. Special guests share their insight and experiences.
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RM352: Florida’s Registry Rules Under Fire: A Legal Turning Point?

On this episode of registry matters… we tackle Frank’s question about answering polygraph prompts—unpacking self-incrimination risks, the need for precise wording, and practical safeguards; walk through a Texas PFR’s plan to relocate to Indiana and the maze of residency rules,... Read More

RM351: Court vs. Parents: A Fundamental Rights Dilemma

On this episode of registry matters… we dig into the Eleventh Circuit’s rare en banc turn on a parent’s fundamental custody right—and what it suggests about judicial motives and possible hypocrisy; unpack why admitting conduct to probation officers or treatment... Read More

RM350: Bathing Kids, Fighting Charges: A Father’s Legal Nightmare

On this episode of registry matters… we unpack a major Ninth Circuit ruling that struck down Arizona’s unconstitutional burden-shifting in child-molestation prosecutions on due-process grounds; examine California’s SB 680, a bid to close a loophole and bring more consistency to... Read More

RM349: Redefining Registration: A Supreme Court Milestone in Indiana

On this episode of Registry Matters, we dive into a wide range of pressing topics affecting people forced to register. We examine policies surrounding camp eligibility, the legal twists in Ms. Maxwell’s case, and Florida’s stringent registry laws. We discuss... Read More

RM348: One Case That Could Reshape Sentencing Standards

On this episode of Registry Matters… we challenge lazy narratives about undocumented immigrants by recalling America’s own history of unlawful border‑crossing, then dig into how rights, responsibilities, and policy actually collide. We unpack whether the Constitution’s Full Faith and Credit... Read More

RM347: 11 Years, No Review: When Parole Becomes Imprisonment

On this episode of Registry Matters, we explore the complex legal landscape surrounding the sex offender registry, beginning with a breakdown of its constitutional foundations versus how specific regulatory practices are enforced. We take a closer look at Tennessee’s supervision... Read More

RM346: Marked for Life: Oklahoma’s Divisive Driver’s License Law

In Episode 346 of Registry Matters. This week, we’ll unpack a trio of stories that reveal just how tightly the rule of law, civil liberties, and the sex-offense registry intertwine. First, we’ll break down the Supreme Court’s landmark decision declaring... Read More

RM345: Debunking the Federal Registry Myth: New York Court Speaks

On this episode, we’re zooming out, tracing how nearly four decades of federalism, landmark statutes like the 1984 Sentencing Reform Act, and a public appetite for tougher penalties have pushed federal and state sentencing systems down increasingly different paths. Those... Read More

RM344: Supreme Court Ruling Exposes Judicial Bias in WV Trial

This episode of Registry Matters covers significant legal developments affecting the justice system and those impacted by it. The West Virginia Supreme Court overturned Chad Eldridge’s conviction due to judicial misconduct and lack of impartiality during his trial. In California,... Read More

RM343: Mastering the Art of Legislative Lobbying

Ohio’s House Bill 102 proposes expanding housing and movement restrictions for registered individuals near their victims, sparking concerns over implementation and fairness. MAIN POINTS: TAKEAWAYS:... Read More