1. (a) This section applies to a person required to register as a:

   1. (1) sex offender under section 4.5(b)(2) of this chapter; or
   2. (2) sex or violent offender under section 5(b)(2) of this chapter.

2. (b) A person may request that the department reconsider its determination that the person is required to register under section 4.5(b)(2) or 5(b)(2) of this chapter by filing a written request for reconsideration with the department. The request for reconsideration must:

   1. (1) be verified; and

   2. (2) include a concise explanation of why the person is entitled to relief.

      The person may include any relevant evidence to establish that the person is not required to register under section 4.5(b)(2) or 5(b)(2) of this chapter.

3. (c) The department shall issue a written ruling not later than thirty
4. (30) days after receipt of the request.
5. (d) If the person establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the person is not required to register under section 4.5(b)(2) or 5(b)(2) of this chapter, the department shall grant appropriate relief.

As added by P.L.92-2026, SEC.10.