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What is the term for a criminal offense punishable by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary?
What type of facility is a person imprisoned in for a sentence exceeding 1 year?
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What type of offense does not constitute a crime and is punishable only by a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty?
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What is not considered a legal disability based on a criminal offense?
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What is excluded from the definition of a misdemeanor?
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What does the term 'noncriminal violation' not mean?
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What is the time limit for commencing a prosecution for a felony of the first degree?
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When does the time start to run for an offense?
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What happens to capital felonies if the death penalty is held to be unconstitutional?
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What is the time limit for commencing a prosecution for a misdemeanor of the second degree?
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When is an offense considered committed if a legislative purpose to prohibit a continuing course of conduct plainly appears?
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How is a prosecution on a charge commenced when the defendant has not previously been arrested or served with a summons?
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What is the time limit for commencing a prosecution for a capital felony?
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What is considered in determining what is reasonable in criminal proceedings?
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What happens if an indictment or information is filed within the time period prescribed and is then dismissed or set aside?
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How long does the period of limitation not run during?
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What is an exception to the period of limitation?
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How long can a prosecution for a felony violation of chapter 517 or s. 409.920 be commenced after the violation is committed?
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What is the time limit for commencing a prosecution for a felony violation of s. 825.102 or s. 825.103?
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If the period prescribed has expired, can a prosecution still be commenced?
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What is the time limit for commencing a prosecution for an offense based on misconduct in office by a public officer or employee?
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If the victim of a violation is under the age of 18, when does the applicable period of limitation begin to run?
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What is an exception to the rule that the period of limitation begins to run when the victim turns 18?
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Under which circumstance can a prosecution for a violation of s. 800.04 be commenced at any time?
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What is the condition for a prosecution of s. 794.011 to be commenced at any time?
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Which of the following offenses can be prosecuted at any time, regardless of when they were committed?
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What is the condition for a prosecution of s. 827.071(2) or (3) to be commenced at any time?
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Before which date must a prosecution of certain offenses under s. 800.04 have been commenced, otherwise it is barred?
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Before which date must a prosecution of certain offenses under s. 827.071 have been commenced, otherwise it is barred?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for a first degree felony violation of s. 794.011 if the victim was under 18 years of age at the time the offense was committed?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for a first or second degree felony violation of s. 794.011 if the victim is 16 years of age or older at the time of the offense and the offense is reported to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after commission of the offense?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for an offense of sexual battery under chapter 794 if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for video voyeurism in violation of s. 810.145?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for a lewd or lascivious offense under s. 800.04 if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for a first or second degree felony violation of s. 794.011 if the victim is 16 years of age or older at the time of the offense?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for an offense of aggravated battery under chapter 784 if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for kidnapping under s. 787.01 if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for a burglary offense under s. 810.02 if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for carjacking under s. 812.133 if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence?
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What happens to the period of limitation if the death penalty is held to be unconstitutional by the Florida Supreme Court or the United States Supreme Court?
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When is a prosecution for a felony of the first degree considered commenced?
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What determines when an offense is committed if a legislative purpose to prohibit a continuing course of conduct plainly appears?
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What is the time limitation for commencing a prosecution for a misdemeanor of the first degree?
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How is a prosecution commenced when the defendant has not previously been arrested or served with a summons?
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What is the time limitation for commencing a prosecution for a felony that resulted in a death?
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When does the time start to run for an offense?
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What happens if a prosecution is commenced within the time period prescribed and is then dismissed or set aside?
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Under which circumstances can a prosecution for a violation of s. 800.04 be commenced at any time?
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What is the exception to the rule that the period of limitation begins to run when the victim turns 18?
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Which of the following offenses can be prosecuted at any time, regardless of when they were committed?
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What is the condition for a prosecution of s. 827.071(2) or (3) to be commenced at any time?
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Before which date must a prosecution of certain offenses under s. 800.04 have been commenced, otherwise it is barred?
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Before which date must a prosecution of certain offenses under s. 827.071 have been commenced, otherwise it is barred?
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What is the condition for a prosecution of a first degree felony violation of s. 794.011 to be commenced at any time?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for a first or second degree felony violation of s. 794.011 if the victim is 16 years of age or older at the time of the offense and the offense is reported to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after commission of the offense?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for an offense of sexual battery under chapter 794 if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for video voyeurism in violation of s. 810.145?
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What is the condition for a prosecution of a first or second degree felony violation of s. 794.011 to be commenced at any time if the victim is 16 years of age or older at the time of the offense?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for a lewd or lascivious offense under s. 800.04 if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for an offense of aggravated battery under chapter 784 if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for kidnapping under s. 787.01 if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for a burglary offense under s. 810.02 if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence?
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What is the time frame for commencing a prosecution for carjacking under s. 812.133 if the identity of the accused is established through DNA evidence?
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What is considered in determining what is reasonable in criminal proceedings?
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What happens if an indictment or information is filed within the time period prescribed and is then dismissed or set aside?
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How long does the period of limitation not run during?
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What is an exception to the period of limitation?
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If the period prescribed in subsection (2), subsection (8), subsection (9), subsection (10), or subsection (11) has expired, can a prosecution still be commenced?
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What is the time limit for commencing a prosecution for a felony violation of chapter 517 or s. 409.920?
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What is the time limit for commencing a prosecution for a felony violation of s. 825.102 or s. 825.103?
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If the victim of a violation is under the age of 18, when does the applicable period of limitation begin to run?
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What is an exception to the rule that the period of limitation begins to run when the victim turns 18?
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Which of the following offenses can be prosecuted at any time, regardless of when they were committed?
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What does 'entering the county' include?
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What is an 'institution of higher education'?
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What is an 'Internet identifier'?
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What is a 'permanent residence'?
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What is a 'professional license'?
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What is meant by 'Change in status at an institution of higher education' under the Florida Sexual Predators Act?
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What is 'social Internet communication'?
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Under the Florida Sexual Predators Act, what is the term for a conviction by a federal or military tribunal?
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Who presents an extreme threat to public safety?
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What is the primary goal of the state's strategy to address sexual predators?
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What does the term 'Community' refer to under the Florida Sexual Predators Act?
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What is a 'temporary residence'?
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What is required of sexual predators supervised in the community?
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Under the Florida Sexual Predators Act, what is the meaning of 'Child care facility'?
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What is a 'transient residence'?
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What does 'vehicles owned' include?
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Who is the 'Chief of police' under the Florida Sexual Predators Act?
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Why is community and public notification of sexual predators necessary?
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What is the term for a determination of guilt which is the result of a trial or the entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere?
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What is excluded from the definition of 'Internet identifier'?
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What is the designation of a person as a sexual predator considered?
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What is the purpose of requiring sexual predators to register with the department?
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Under the Florida Sexual Predators Act, what is the meaning of 'Department'?
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What is the term for an 'electronic mail address' under the Florida Sexual Predators Act?
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Who is subject to specified terms and conditions implemented at sentencing or at the time of release from incarceration?
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What is a requirement for sexual predators who are financially able?
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Why is it necessary to prohibit sexual predators from working with children?
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What is the state's interest in protecting the public from sexual predators?
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What is required for an offender to be designated as a sexual predator?
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What is the significance of a written finding in the designation of a sexual predator?
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What happens if an offender has been administratively registered as a sexual predator?
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What is the consequence if the court does not make a written finding that the offender is a sexual predator?
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What is required for an offender to be counted as a prior felony for purposes of this subsection?
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What happens if the court makes a written finding that the offender is a sexual predator?
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What is the consequence if the offender has previously been convicted of or found to have committed certain violations?
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What is the significance of the department's list of sexual predators?
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What is the consequence if an offender has not received a pardon for any felony or similar law of another jurisdiction?
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What is the significance of a conviction of a felony or similar law of another jurisdiction?
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Under what circumstances is an offender designated as a sexual predator?
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What is the purpose of the petition filed by the state attorney with the criminal division of the circuit court?
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What happens when the court makes a written finding that an offender is a sexual predator?
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What is required of the clerk of the court when a sexual predator is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment?
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What is the purpose of the written finding made by the court when an offender is determined to be a sexual predator?
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What happens when the Department of Corrections, the department, or any other law enforcement agency obtains information indicating that an offender meets the sexual predator criteria?
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What is the consequence of the court making a written finding that an offender is a sexual predator?
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Who is responsible for ensuring that the sexual predator's fingerprints are taken and forwarded to the department?
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What happens when a petition is filed with the criminal division of the circuit court to determine if an offender meets the sexual predator criteria?
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Under what circumstances is a copy of the court's written sexual predator finding submitted to the Department of Corrections?
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What is the consequence of a sexual predator failing to report in person to the sheriff's office within 48 hours after the date upon which the predator indicated they would or did vacate their residence?
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How often must a sexual predator who maintains a transient residence report in person to the sheriff's office?
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What must a sexual predator register with the department through the department's online system or in person at the sheriff's office within 48 hours after using?
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What is the purpose of the sheriff's office receiving the report from the sexual predator who remains at a permanent, temporary, or transient residence after reporting their intent to vacate?
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What is the consequence of a sexual predator's failure to make a report as required under subparagraph 2 but fails to make a report as required under subparagraph 3?
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Who must the department notify when a sexual predator maintains a residence?
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What must a sexual predator register with the department through the department's online system or in person at the sheriff's office within 48 hours after the change?
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What information must a sexual predator provide to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles?
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What is the purpose of the department's online system?
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What happens to the driver license or identification card of a sexual predator when it is subject to renewal?
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Who may the sheriff coordinate and enter into agreements with to facilitate additional reporting sites for transient residence registration?
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What is the time frame for the sheriff's office to electronically submit and update all information provided by the sexual predator to the department?
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What must a sexual predator do within 48 hours after changing their residence or name?
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What must a sexual predator who vacates a permanent, temporary, or transient residence do within 48 hours?
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What must a sexual predator who establishes a transient residence do?
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What is the purpose of the notification provided by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to the Department of Law Enforcement?
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What must a sexual predator provide to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles upon request?
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What is the consequence of a sexual predator failing to secure or update a driver license or identification card?
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What is required to be provided by a sexual predator when registering with the department?
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What is the purpose of the procedures established by the sheriff's office for reporting transient residence information?
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What happens if a state attorney fails to establish that an offender meets the sexual predator criteria?
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What is the requirement for a sexual predator who maintains a transient residence?
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What is required for a person who establishes or maintains a residence in this state and has been designated as a sexual predator in another state or jurisdiction?
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What is the purpose of the registration process for sexual predators?
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What is the consequence of not providing the required information when registering with the department?
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What is the role of the Department of Corrections, the department, or any other law enforcement agency in the registration process?
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What must a sexual predator produce if they have one?
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What is required to remove the designation of sexual predator?
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What information must a sexual predator provide about their vehicle?
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What is the consequence of failing to register with the department as a sexual predator?
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What must a sexual predator report if they are enrolled or employed at an institution of higher education?
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Who must notify each institution of higher education of a sexual predator's presence and any changes?
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What is the purpose of the notification process for sexual predators?
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What is the time frame for a sexual predator to report in person to the sheriff's office after any change in vehicles owned?
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What is required to establish that an offender meets the sexual predator criteria?
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Who must register a sexual predator in the custody of a local jail?
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What information must a sexual predator provide about their professional licenses?
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What must a sexual predator provide if they are an alien?
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Who must provide registration information to the department?
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What is the responsibility of the custodian of the local jail regarding the sexual predator?
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What is the requirement for a sexual predator who is not in the custody or control of the Department of Corrections or a private correctional facility?
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What information must a sexual predator report when they register in person at the sheriff's office?
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What is the responsibility of the sheriff when a sexual predator registers with the sheriff's office?
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What is the requirement for a sexual predator who is not incarcerated and resides in the community?
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What information must a sexual predator provide to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles when registering in person?
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What is the restriction on providing a post office box as a residential address?
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What is the requirement for a sexual predator whose place of residence is a motor vehicle, trailer, mobile home, or manufactured home?
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What is the responsibility of the federal agency responsible for supervising the sexual predator?
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What information must a sexual predator provide to the sheriff when reporting in person?
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What is the penalty for failing to report a change of residence to the sheriff?
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Who is responsible for the online maintenance of current information regarding each registered sexual predator?
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What is the purpose of the hotline maintained by the department?
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What happens if a sexual predator reports an intended change of residence but remains in the state without reporting to the sheriff?
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What information is provided by the department to the public regarding registered sexual predators?
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What is the purpose of the department's sexual predator registration list?
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What must a sexual predator do if they intend to travel outside of the United States for 5 days or more?
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What is the consequence of a sexual predator failing to report their intended change of residence to the sheriff?
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Who is notified by the department when a sexual predator reports an intended change of residence?
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What is the duration of registration with the department for a sexual predator?
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What is the responsibility of law enforcement agencies regarding community and public notification of a sexual predator's presence?
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What information must be provided to the community and public regarding a sexual predator?
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Who is responsible for notifying licensed child care facilities, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools of a sexual predator's presence?
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Why is the release of the victim's name not authorized?
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How long does the sheriff or the chief of police have to notify the community and public of a sexual predator's presence?
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Can the sheriff or the police chief coordinate the community and public notification efforts with the department?
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Is statewide notification to the public authorized?
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What is the purpose of the Internet notice provided by the department?
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Who is responsible for verifying the addresses of sexual predators who are not incarcerated?
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How often must a sexual predator report in person to the sheriff's office?
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What is the purpose of the protocol adopted by the department?
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What federal law is the system for verifying the addresses of sexual predators consistent with?
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Who reports to the department any failure by a sexual predator to comply with registration requirements?
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What is the role of the Department of Corrections in verifying the addresses of sexual predators?
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What is the purpose of the system implemented by the department and the Department of Corrections?
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What information must a sexual predator provide regarding their vehicles?
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When must a sexual predator reregister with the sheriff's office?
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What is the purpose of the sheriff's office in relation to sexual predators?
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What is required of a sexual predator who is enrolled or employed at an institution of higher education?
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What is the timeframe for the sheriff's office to electronically submit and update a sexual predator's information?
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What is the consequence of good faith compliance with the requirements of this section?
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What information must a sexual predator provide regarding their residence?
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What is the purpose of requiring a sexual predator to provide their electronic mail addresses and Internet identifiers?
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What is the consequence of failing to comply with the requirements of this section?
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What is the purpose of the department in relation to sexual predators?
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Under what circumstances can a sexual predator fail to register without committing a felony of the third degree?
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What is the penalty for a sexual predator who fails to register, fails to maintain or acquire a driver license or identification card, or fails to provide required information?
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What is the penalty for a sexual predator who works with children and has been convicted of a violation of certain laws, including s. 787.01, s. 794.011, or s. 800.04?
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What is the mandatory minimum term of community control for a first-time felony violation of the registration requirements, if the court does not impose a prison sentence?
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What is the penalty for a person who misuses public records information relating to a sexual predator or offender?
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What is the penalty for a sexual predator who fails to report or falsely reports their current place of permanent or temporary residence?
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What is the purpose of the registration requirements for sexual predators?
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What information must a sexual predator provide to the department, according to the registration requirements?
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What is the penalty for a sexual predator who fails to respond to address verification correspondence from the department within 3 weeks?
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What is the purpose of the mandatory minimum term of community control for a felony violation of the registration requirements?
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Where can a sexual predator who commits an act or omission in violation of this section be prosecuted?
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What constitutes actual notice of the duty to register for a sexual predator?
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What happens if a sexual predator fails to register immediately after being arrested, served, or arraigned?
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What is the penalty for a person who assists a sexual predator in eluding a law enforcement agency?
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In which circumstances does the paragraph regarding assistance to a sexual predator not apply?
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What happens if a sexual predator is charged with failure to register and asserts a lack of notice of the duty to register as a defense?
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What is the consequence of a sexual predator's failure to register following an arrest, service, or arraignment?
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Where can a prosecution for a violation of this section occur?
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What happens if a sexual predator registers following an arrest, service, or arraignment?
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What is the penalty for a sexual predator who commits an act or omission in violation of this section?
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What is the reclassification of a felony of the third degree if the offender was wearing a hood, mask, or other device that concealed his or her identity?
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What is the term for a victim who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence?
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What is the reclassification of a misdemeanor of the second degree if the offender was wearing a hood, mask, or other device that concealed his or her identity?
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What is the minimum standard of protection for a bulletproof vest?
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What is the penalty for violating the section on possession of a bulletproof vest while committing certain offenses?