Mississippi

Verified 2026-06-07

AWA compliant: Yes
Tier system: Offense-based, 3 tiers (AWA-aligned). Tier I, II, III. *Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-21 et seq.*
Registration duration: Tier I: 15 yrs; Tier II: 25 yrs; Tier III: Lifetime. *§ 45-33-47*
Check-in frequency: Tier I: Annually; Tier II: Every 180 days; Tier III: Every 90 days. *§ 45-33-29*
Residency restriction: 1,500 ft from schools, childcare, parks, playgrounds. *§ 45-33-25*
Employer listed: Yes (employer name and address). *§ 45-33-53*
Relief available: Tier I: Petition after 10 yrs (clean record). Tier II/III: No petition pathway. *§ 45-33-47(2)*

Statutes and sources

§ 45-33-25 — Statewide residency restriction (1,500 ft)· verified 2026-06-16
§ 45-33-29 — In-person check-in frequency· verified 2026-06-16
§ 45-33-47 — Registration duration by tier· verified 2026-06-16
§ 45-33-47(2) — Petition for removal (Tier I)· verified 2026-06-16
§ 45-33-53 — Public registry employer listing· verified 2026-06-16
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-21 et seq. — Sex offender registration· verified 2026-06-16

Full access adds direct links to the official statute text cited above, plus state filters and side-by-side state comparison.