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This bill, known as The Domestic Violence Transparency Act, mandates the creation of a public registry by the Department of Public Safety for individuals convicted of domestic violence in Mississippi. A "conviction" is broadly defined to include guilty pleas, no contest pleas, or findings of guilt, even if an appeal is pending, and also covers dispositions where adjudication is not made. The registry will list identifying information such as full legal name, aliases (including online identifiers), date of birth, and a photograph, but will exclude sensitive data like social security numbers, driver's license numbers, physical addresses, and phone numbers. The act applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2026, and requires court clerks to send conviction and release information to the Department of Public Safety. An "offender" is defined as someone with more than one conviction for a "registrable offense," which includes crimes under specific state statutes related to domestic violence. Information will be removed from the registry after a specified period, ranging from five to twenty years depending on the number of prior convictions, provided all fines, penalties, and restitution are paid. Individuals can petition for removal after meeting these conditions. The registry will be accessible online with a disclaimer about the accuracy and completeness of the information, and the Department of Public Safety is granted immunity from civil liability for good faith reporting. Offenders required to register must do so within thirty business days of their judgment or before release from custody, and a $150 registration fee will be assessed.

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