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Pennsylvania Reentry Guide
Last updated: March 2026SORNA tiers (I/II/III) — SORNA II (Revised 2012)
📅 Your First 30 Days
Complete these steps as quickly as possible after release. Missing deadlines can trigger supervision violations.
Report to your parole or probation officer within 24 hours of release
Register with your nearest Pennsylvania State Police barracks within 3 days of establishing residence
Obtain Pennsylvania ID or driver's license at your registered address
Report any employment change to both your supervision officer and State Police within 3 days
Enroll in state-approved sex offender treatment if required by your conditions
📋 Registry Obligations
All registrants must report any change of address, employment, or vehicle to Pennsylvania State Police within 3 days. In-person verification frequency depends on your tier.
Tier system: SORNA tiers (I/II/III) — SORNA II (Revised 2012)
🏠 Residency Restrictions
Pennsylvania does not have a uniform statewide residential proximity restriction under SORNA. However, individual supervision conditions (probation/parole) frequently include restrictions near schools or victims. Always verify your specific conditions with your supervision officer.
- ·No statewide mandatory residential proximity law
- ·Individual supervision conditions often restrict proximity to schools or victims
- ·Cannot reside near an identified victim without court approval
- ·Must report any address change to State Police within 3 days
- ·Verification at State Police barracks: annually (Tier I), every 6 months (Tier II), every 3 months (Tier III)
💡 Housing tip: SEAMAAC (seamaac.org) in Philadelphia provides reentry and housing support. Contact the PA Board of Probation and Parole for pre-release housing planning assistance in your county.
Find housing resources →💼 Fair-Chance Employers
Employers who explicitly accept applicants with sex offense records. View all fair-chance employers →
No jobs currently listed specifically in Pennsylvania, but many employers hire remotely or across state lines.
Browse All Fair-Chance Jobs →🎓 Education & Certifications
All courses on OpenPath require no background check. Many can be started immediately after release.
Construction & Trades
OSHA 10/30, Forklift, Welding
Transportation
CDL Prep, Logistics Fundamentals
Technology
Google IT Certificate, Python
Food Service
ServSafe, Food Handler Cert
📞 Key Contacts
Save these numbers. Know them before you need them.
⚖️ Legal Aid
🤝 Reentry Organizations
PA reentry advocacy and support organization
Reentry support and advocacy since 1787
🏛️ Parole / Supervision Agency
Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole: 717-787-5699 · pbpp.pa.gov
🆘 Crisis & Emergency Lines
📖 SORNA Tier Reference
Pennsylvania requires all SORNA registrants to report employment within 3 days of any change. Higher tiers are restricted from childcare and school employment.
For complete tier definitions, offense classifications, and federal vs. state comparisons:
View Full Pennsylvania SORNA Guide →or visit: openpath.app/sorna-info
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Disclaimer: This guide is informational only. Laws change frequently. Always verify your specific requirements with your supervision officer and consult a qualified attorney.