1. (a) A sexually violent predator who will be absent from the sexually violent predator's principal residence for more than seventy-two (72) hours shall inform the local law enforcement authority in the county where the sexually violent predator's principal address is located, in person, of the following:

   1. (1) That the sexually violent predator will be absent from the sexually violent predator's principal residence for more than seventy-two (72) hours.
   2. (2) The location where the sexually violent predator will be located during the absence from the sexually violent predator's principal residence.
   3. (3) The length of time the sexually violent predator will be absent from the sexually violent predator's principal residence.

2. (b) A sexually violent predator who will spend more than seventy-two (72) hours in a county in which the sexually violent predator is not required to register shall inform the local law enforcement authority in the county in which the sexually violent predator is not required to register, in person, of the following:

   1. (1) That the sexually violent predator will spend more than seventy-two (72) hours in the county.
   2. (2) The location where the sexually violent predator will be located while spending time in the county.

   3. (3) The length of time the sexually violent predator will remain in the county.

      Upon request of the local law enforcement authority of the county in which the sexually violent predator is not required to register, the sexually violent predator shall provide the local law enforcement authority with any additional information that will assist the local law enforcement authority in determining the sexually violent predator's whereabouts during the sexually violent predator's stay in the county.

3. (c) A sexually violent predator who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits failure to notify, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section based on the person's failure to comply with any requirement imposed on a sex or violent offender under this chapter.

As added by P.L.140-2006, SEC.13 and P.L.173-2006, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.216-2007, SEC.26; P.L.158-2013, SEC.175.