Maine's Internet-based sex offender registry and the new law

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New Law Allows Some Sex Offenders to Be Removed From Public Listing

A group of Maine sex offenders who have filed suit challenging the requirements of the state's sex-offender registry, may be eligible to have themselves removed from the public listing. The opportunity comes as the result of a new law that goes into effect in September.

The criteria for placement on Maine's Internet-based sex offender registry have changed numerous times since it was first created. In 2005, legislators changed the law to add sex offenders with records going back to 1982. That prompted 41 so-called John Does to issue a legal challenge.

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This story aired during the 5 PM news on August 28, 2009.

Note that sex offenders and child molesters retain their civil rights, such as retaining their driver's, and occupational licenses. But a father who gets behind on his child support has them stripped away by the same legal system. It would appear a convicted pedophile's civil rights remain protected while a father who cannot pay his child support has his civil rights violated. Something is seriously wrong with this equation.