A sex offender registration law in Georgia was ruled unconstitutional in October 2008 for failing to direct homeless sex offenders on how to comply with the law. The law requires sex offenders to register their addresses, but provides no direction for how homeless people can comply.Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Court: Sex offender law unfair... (October 27, 2008)
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Georgia's new sex offender registration law was adopted in 2006USA Today: Court: Ga. sex offender law unfair... (October 27, 2008)
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The Supreme Court of Georgia said the state must provide specific instructions on how homeless sex offenders can complyAtlanta Journal-Constitution: Court: Sex offender law unfair... (October 27, 2008)
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Federal law requires sex offenders to notify authorities when they move or change jobs
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Individual states have different registration processes and requirements
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Five states offer specific instructions for homeless sex offendersUSA Today: Court: Ga. sex offender law unfair... (October 27, 2008)
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In California, homeless sex offenders must register their whereabouts every monthUSA Today: Court: Ga. sex offender law unfair... (October 27, 2008)
