Increases the annual registration fee for sex offenders in Iowa from $25 to $50.

The bill amends the registration fee for persons on the sex offender registry in Iowa. It increases the annual fee from $25 to $50, payable to the sheriff of the county of principal residence. This fee must be paid at the first required in-person appearance at the sheriff’s office after July 1, 2009. If a sex offender has multiple residences, the fee is paid in the county where they first appear in person. The sheriff may allow time to pay, permit installment payments, or waive the fee if the offender is unable to pay at the time of registration.

Increases the annual registration fee for sex offenders in Iowa from $25 to $50.

The bill amends the registration fee for persons on the sex offender registry in Iowa. It increases the annual fee from $25 to $50, payable to the sheriff of the county of principal residence. This fee must be paid at the first required in-person appearance at the sheriff’s office after July 1, 2009. If a sex offender has multiple residences, the fee is paid in the county where they first appear in person. The sheriff may allow time to pay, permit installment payments, or waive the fee if the offender is unable to pay at the time of registration.