AB566: Bill Text

AB566, s. 12 Section 12. 452.23 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB566,24,3 452.23 (2) (d) Except as provided in s. 452.24 (1m), any information related to the fact that a particular person is required to register as a sex offender under s. 301.45 or any information about the sex offender registry under s. 301.45.

AB566, s. 13 Section 13. 452.23 (2) (e) of the statutes is created to read:

AB566,24,7 452.23 (2) (e) Except as provided in s. 452.24 (2m), any information related to the fact that a particular person is required to register as a violent offender under s. 301.55 or any information about the violent offender registry under s. 301.55.

AB566, s. 14 Section 14. 452.24 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB566,24,10 452.24 (title) Disclosure duty; immunity for providing notice about the sex offender registry or the violent offender registry.

AB566, s. 15 Section 15. 452.24 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 452.24 (1m) (a).

AB566, s. 16 Section 16. 452.24 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 452.24 (1m) (b) and amended to read:

AB566,24,20 452.24 (1m) (b) Notwithstanding sub. (1) par. (a), the broker or salesperson is immune from liability for any act or omission related to the disclosure of information under sub. (1) par. (a) if the broker or salesperson in a timely manner provides to the person requesting the information written notice that the person may obtain information about the sex offender registry and persons registered with the registry by contacting the department of corrections. The notice shall include the appropriate telephone number and Internet site of the department of corrections.

AB566, s. 17 Section 17. 452.24 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB566,25,3 452.24 (2m) (a) If, in connection with the sale, exchange, purchase, or rental of real property, a licensee receives a request from a person to whom the licensee is providing brokerage services in connection with the sale, exchange, purchase, or rental for information related to whether a particular person is required to register as a violent offender under s. 301.55 or any other information about the violent offender registry under s. 301.55, the licensee has a duty to disclose such information, if the licensee has actual knowledge of the information.

AB566,25,10 (b) Notwithstanding par. (a), the broker or salesperson is immune from liability for any act or omission related to the disclosure of information under par. (a) if the broker or salesperson in a timely manner provides to the person requesting the information written notice that the person may obtain information about the violent offender registry and persons registered with the registry by contacting the department of corrections. The notice shall include the appropriate telephone number and Internet site of the department of corrections.

AB566, s. 18 Section 18. 704.50 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB566,25,13 704.50 (title) Disclosure duty; immunity for providing notice about the sex offender registry or the violent offender registry.

AB566, s. 19 Section 19. 704.50 (1), (2) and (3) of the statutes are renumbered 704.50 (1m) (a), (b) and (c), and 704.50 (1m) (a) and (c), as renumbered, are amended to read:

AB566,25,20 704.50 (1m) (a) Except as provided in sub. (2) par. (b), a landlord or his or her agent has no duty to disclose to any person in connection with the rental of real property any information related to the fact that a particular person is required to register as a sex offender under s. 301.45 or any information about the sex offender registry under s. 301.45.

AB566,26,2 (c) Notwithstanding sub. (2) par. (b), the landlord or agent is immune from liability for any act or omission related to the disclosure of information under sub. (2) par. (b) if the landlord or agent in a timely manner provides to the person requesting the information written notice that the person may obtain information about the sex offender registry and persons registered with the registry by contacting the department of corrections. The notice shall include the appropriate telephone number and Internet site of the department of corrections.

AB566, s. 20 Section 20. 704.50 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB566,26,8 704.50 (2m) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), a landlord or his or her agent has no duty to disclose to any person in connection with the rental of real property any information related to the fact that a particular person is required to register as a violent offender under s. 301.55 or any information about the violent offender registry under s. 301.55.

AB566,26,14 (b) If, in connection with the rental of real property, a person requests of a landlord or his or her agent information related to whether a particular person is required to register as a violent offender under s. 301.55 or any other information about the violent offender registry under s. 301.55, the landlord or agent has a duty to disclose such information, if the landlord or agent has actual knowledge of the information.

AB566,26,21 (c) Notwithstanding par. (b), the landlord or agent is immune from liability for any act or omission related to the disclosure of information under par. (b) if the landlord or agent in a timely manner provides to the person requesting the information written notice that the person may obtain information about the violent offender registry and persons registered with the registry by contacting the department of corrections. The notice shall include the appropriate telephone number and Internet site of the department of corrections.

AB566, s. 21 Section 21. 706.20 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB566,26,24 706.20 (title) Disclosure duty; immunity for providing notice about the sex offender registry or the violent offender registry.

AB566, s. 22 Section 22. 706.20 (1), (2) and (3) of the statutes are renumbered 706.20 (1m) (a), (b) and (c), and 706.20 (1m) (a) and (c), as renumbered, are amended to read:

AB566,27,7 706.20 (1m) (a) Except as provided in sub. (2) par. (b), an owner of an interest in real property has no duty to disclose to any person in connection with the sale, exchange, purchase, or rental of the real property any information related to the fact that a particular person is required to register as a sex offender under s. 301.45 or any information about the sex offender registry under s. 301.45.

AB566,27,14 (c) Notwithstanding sub. (2) par. (b), the owner is immune from liability for any act or omission related to the disclosure of information under sub. (2) par. (b) if the owner in a timely manner provides to the person requesting the information written notice that the person may obtain information about the sex offender registry and persons registered with the registry by contacting the department of corrections. The notice shall include the appropriate telephone number and Internet site of the department of corrections.

AB566, s. 23 Section 23. 706.20 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB566,27,20 706.20 (2m) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), an owner of an interest in real property has no duty to disclose to any person in connection with the sale, exchange, purchase, or rental of the real property any information related to the fact that a particular person is required to register as a violent offender under s. 301.55 or any information about the violent offender registry under s. 301.55.

AB566,28,2 (b) If, in connection with the sale, exchange, purchase, or rental of real property, a person requests of an owner of an interest in the real property information related to whether a particular person is required to register as a violent offender under s. 301.55 or any other information about the violent offender registry under s. 301.55, the owner has a duty to disclose such information, if the owner has actual knowledge of the information.

AB566,28,9 (c) Notwithstanding par. (b), the owner is immune from liability for any act or omission related to the disclosure of information under par. (b) if the owner in a timely manner provides to the person requesting the information written notice that the person may obtain information about the violent offender registry and persons registered with the registry by contacting the department of corrections. The notice shall include the appropriate telephone number and Internet site of the department of corrections.

AB566, s. 24 Section 24. 938.185 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB566,28,13 938.185 (1) Proceedings generally. (intro.) Subject to subs. (3), (3m), and (4), venue for any proceeding under ss. 938.12, 938.125, 938.13, 938.135, and 938.18 may be in any of the following:

AB566, s. 25 Section 25. 938.185 (3m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB566,28,20 938.185 (3m) Violent offender registry violations. Venue for a proceeding under s. 938.12 or 938.13 (12) based on an alleged violation of s. 301.55 (8) (a) or (b) may be in the juvenile's county of residence at the time that the petition is filed. If the juvenile does not have a county of residence in this state at the time that the petition is filed, or if the juvenile's county of residence is unknown at the time that the petition is filed, venue for the proceeding may be in any of the following counties:

AB566,28,21 (a) Any county in which the juvenile has resided while subject to s. 301.55.

AB566,28,24 (b) The county in which the juvenile was adjudicated delinquent or found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect for the violent offense that requires the juvenile to register under s. 301.55.

AB566,29,3 (c) If the juvenile is required to register only under s. 301.55 (2) (e) or (f), any county in which the juvenile has been a student in this state or has been employed or carrying on a vocation in this state.

AB566, s. 26 Section 26. 938.34 (15r) of the statutes is created to read:

AB566,29,12 938.34 (15r) Violent offender reporting requirements. (a) Except as provided in par. (b), if the juvenile is adjudicated delinquent on the basis of any misdemeanor or felony violation, or the solicitation, conspiracy, or attempt to commit any misdemeanor or felony violation, the court may require the juvenile to comply with the reporting requirements under s. 301.55 if the court determines that the juvenile's actions demonstrate a pattern of violent activity, as defined in s. 51.20 (13) (cu) 1., and that it would be in the interest of public protection to have the juvenile report under s. 301.55.

AB566,29,16 (b) If the juvenile is adjudicated delinquent for the commission of, or the solicitation, conspiracy, or attempt to commit, a violent offense, as defined in s. 301.55 (1) (d), the court shall require the juvenile to comply with the reporting requirements under s. 301.55.

AB566,29,18 (c) In making its determination under par. (a), the court may consider any of the following:

AB566,29,20 1. The ages, at the time of the violation, of the juvenile and the victim of the violation.

AB566,29,21 2. The injury the victim suffered.

AB566,29,22 3. The probability that the juvenile will commit other violations in the future.

AB566,29,23 4. Any temporary restraining order or injunction issued under ch. 813.

AB566,29,25 5. Any other factor that the court determines may be relevant to the particular case.

AB566,30,6 (d) If the court orders a juvenile to comply with the reporting requirements under s. 301.55, the clerk of the court in which the order is entered shall promptly forward a copy of the order to the department. If the finding of delinquency on which the order is based is reversed, set aside, or vacated, the clerk of the court shall promptly forward to the department a certificate stating that the finding of delinquency has been reversed, set aside, or vacated.

AB566, s. 27 Section 27. 938.345 (3m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB566,30,15 938.345 (3m) Violent offender registration. (a) If the court finds that a juvenile is in need of protection or services on the basis of the commission of, or the solicitation, conspiracy, or attempt to commit, a violent offense, as defined in s. 301.55 (1) (d), the court may require the individual to comply with the reporting requirements under s. 301.55 if the court determines that the juvenile's actions demonstrate a pattern of violent activity, as defined in s. 51.20 (13) (cu) 1., and that it would be in the interest of public protection to have the juvenile report under s. 301.55.

AB566,30,17 (b) In making its determination under par. (a), the court may consider any of the following:

AB566,30,19 1. The ages, at the time of the violation, of the juvenile and the victim of the violation.

AB566,30,20 2. The injury the victim suffered.

AB566,30,21 3. The probability that the juvenile will commit other violations in the future.

AB566,30,22 4. Any temporary restraining order or injunction issued under ch. 813.

AB566,30,24 5. Any other factor that the court determines may be relevant to the particular case.

AB566,31,6 (c) If the court orders a juvenile to comply with the reporting requirements under s. 301.55, the clerk of the court in which the order is entered shall promptly forward a copy of the order to the department. If the finding of need of protection or services on which the order is based is reversed, set aside, or vacated, the clerk of the court shall promptly forward to the department a certificate stating that the finding has been reversed, set aside, or vacated.

AB566, s. 28 Section 28. 938.396 (2g) (er) of the statutes is created to read:

AB566,31,15 938.396 (2g) (er) Violent offender registration. Upon request of the department to review court records for the purpose of obtaining information concerning a juvenile who is required to register under s. 301.55, the court shall open for inspection by authorized representatives of the department the records of the court relating to any juvenile who has been adjudicated delinquent or found in need of protection or services or not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect for an offense specified in s. 301.55 (1) (b). The department may disclose information that it obtains under this paragraph as provided under s. 301.55 (11).

AB566, s. 29 Section 29. 950.04 (1v) (v) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB566,31,25 950.04 (1v) (v) To have the department of corrections make a reasonable attempt to notify the victim under s. 301.046 (4) regarding community residential confinements, under s. 301.048 (4m) regarding participation in the intensive sanctions program, under s. 301.38 regarding escapes from a Type 1 prison, under s. 301.46 (3) regarding persons registered under s. 301.45, under s. 301.55 (11) (c) regarding persons registered under s. 301.55, under s. 302.105 regarding release upon expiration of certain sentences, under s. 304.063 regarding extended supervision and parole releases, and under s. 938.51 regarding release or escape of a juvenile from correctional custody.

AB566, s. 30 Section 30. 971.17 (1r) of the statutes is created to read:

AB566,32,9 971.17 (1r) Violent offender registration. (a) Except as provided in par. (b), if the defendant under sub. (1) is found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect for a violation, or for the solicitation, conspiracy, or attempt to commit a violation, of any misdemeanor or felony, the court may require the defendant to comply with the reporting requirements under s. 301.55 if the court determines that the defendant's actions demonstrate a pattern of violent activity, as defined in s. 51.20 (13) (cu) 1., and that it would be in the interest of public protection to have the defendant report under s. 301.55.

AB566,32,13 (b) If the defendant under sub. (1) is found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect for the commission of, or for the solicitation, conspiracy, or attempt to commit, a violent offense, as defined in s. 301.55 (1) (d), the court shall require the defendant to comply with the reporting requirements under s. 301.55.

AB566,32,15 (c) In making its determination under par. (a), the court may consider any of the following:

AB566,32,17 1. The ages, at the time of the violation, of the defendant and the victim of the violation.

AB566,32,18 2. The injury the victim suffered.

AB566,32,19 3. The probability that the defendant will commit other violations in the future.

AB566,32,20 4. Any temporary restraining order or injunction issued under ch. 813.

AB566,32,22 5. Any other factor that the court determines may be relevant to the particular case.

AB566,33,4 (d) If the court orders a defendant to comply with the reporting requirements under s. 301.55, the clerk of the court in which the order is entered shall promptly forward a copy of the order to the department of corrections. If the finding of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect on which the order is based is reversed, set aside, or vacated, the clerk of the court shall promptly forward to the department of corrections a certificate stating that the finding has been reversed, set aside, or vacated.

AB566, s. 31 Section 31. 971.19 (9m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB566,33,11 971.19 (9m) In an action under s. 301.55 (8) (a) or (b), the defendant may be tried in the defendant's county of residence at the time that the complaint is filed. If the defendant does not have a county of residence in this state at the time that the complaint is filed, or if the defendant's county of residence is unknown at the time that the complaint is filed, the defendant may be tried in any of the following counties:

AB566,33,12 (a) Any county in which he or she has resided while subject to s. 301.55.

AB566,33,15 (b) The county in which he or she was convicted, found not guilty, or not responsible, by reason of mental disease or defect, or adjudicated delinquent for the violent offense that requires the person to register under s. 301.55.

AB566,33,18 (c) If the person is required to register only under s. 301.55 (2) (e) or (f), any county in which the person has been a student in this state or has been employed or carrying on a vocation in this state.

AB566, s. 32 Section 32. 973.017 (3) (bg) of the statutes is created to read:

AB566,33,21 973.017 (3) (bg) The fact that the person committed the crime using information that was provided to him or her under s. 301.55 (11).

AB566, s. 33 Section 33. 973.0485 of the statutes is created to read:

AB566,34,4 973.0485 Violent offender reporting requirements. (1) Except as provided in sub. (2), if a court imposes a sentence or places a person on probation for a violation of a felony or a misdemeanor, the court may require the person to comply with the reporting requirements under s. 301.55 if the court determines that the person's actions demonstrate a pattern of violent activity, as defined in s. 51.20 (13) (cu) 1., and that it would be in the interest of public protection to have the person report under s. 301.55.

AB566,34,8 (2) If a court imposes a sentence or places a person on probation for the commission of, or for the solicitation, conspiracy, or attempt to commit, a violent offense, as defined in s. 301.55 (1) (d), the court shall require the person to comply with the reporting requirements under s. 301.55.

AB566,34,10 (3) In making its determination under sub. (1), the court may consider any of the following:

AB566,34,12 (a) The ages, at the time of the violation, of the person and the victim of the violation.

AB566,34,13 (b) The injury the victim suffered.

AB566,34,14 (c) The probability that the person will commit other violations in the future.

AB566,34,15 (d) Any temporary restraining order or injunction issued under ch. 813.

AB566,34,17 (e) Any other factor that the court determines may be relevant to the particular case.

AB566,34,23 (4) If the court orders a person to comply with the reporting requirements under s. 301.55, the clerk of the court in which the order is entered shall promptly forward a copy of the order to the department of corrections. If the conviction on which the order is based is reversed, set aside, or vacated, the clerk of the court shall promptly forward to the department of corrections a certificate stating that the conviction has been reversed, set aside, or vacated.

AB566, s. 34 Section 34. Initial applicability.

AB566,35,7 (1) This act first applies to violations committed on the effective date of this subsection, but does not preclude the counting of other violations as prior violations for purposes of determining under section 301.55 (7m) (b) 1. a. or b. or (c) 2. of the statutes, as created by this act, whether the person has been convicted or found not guilty, or not responsible, by reason of mental disease, defect, or illness or of insanity, for a violent offense as defined in section 301.55 (1) (d) of the statutes, as created by this act.