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Note: Chapter 6.01 was previously part of Title 2 in the Port Gamble S’Klallam Law and Order Code. First Chapter 2.11, it then changed to Chapter 2.12 on March 23, 2015, Resolution 12-A-068. It then became Chapter 6.01 on June 27, 2016, Resolution 16-A-085. Modifications to Section 6.01.06 (as Section 2.12.06) were enacted by Resolution No. 14-A-110 on August 11, 2014, to comply with a SORNA Substantial Implementation Review by the SMART Office recommending that the section list by name all registrable tribal and federal offenses. Modification to Section 6.01.46 (as Section 2.12.46) was enacted by Resolution No. 14-A-110 on August 11, 2014, to comply with a SORNA Substantial Implementation Review by the SMART Office recommending that the section identify the specific code sections on civil penalties for non-Indians.
This Title shall be known as Port Gamble S’Klallam Sexual Offender Registration Ordinance.
The general intent of this Title is to implement the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) (Title I of Public Law 109-248). However, the federal law shall be interpreted liberally to conform to and comply with the laws of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe (“tribal law”). Tribal law shall govern interpretation of this Title and any ambiguities that may result from changes in federal law or interpretation of federal law by the Courts of the United States of America.
This Title shall not apply to pending criminal proceedings or to individuals that have not been duly convicted by the Courts of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe or another jurisdiction recognized by the laws of the United States of America. This Title shall only apply after an individual’s conviction for a covered offense and shall not be used to interpret, clarify, or supplement substantive criminal law prior to a criminal conviction.
This Title is necessary to describe and govern the procedures related to registration of sexual offenders. This Title does not establish substantive offenses or a basis for prosecution other than the criminal and civil sanctions specifically described herein (see Sections 6.09.04 to 6.09.06 below).
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe recognizes that sexual crimes have serious long-term effects on tribal families and the Reservation community. A registry of sexual offenders who reside, work or attend school within the Tribe’s jurisdiction will provide information to the membership, residents and tribal leaders to help protect the community’s interests.
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Sex Offender Registry. There is hereby established a sex offender registry program, the Port Gamble S’Klallam Sexual Offender Registry, which the Police Department shall maintain and operate pursuant to the provisions of this Title, as amended.
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Public Sex Offender Registry Website. There is hereby established a public sex offender registry website, also called the Port Gamble S’Klallam Sexual Offender Registry, which the Police Department shall maintain and operate pursuant to the provisions of this Title, as amended.