Fictitious address for victim of domestic violence or sexual assault: Eligibility; application to Secretary of State; penalty for providing false information.
1. An adult person, a parent or guardian acting on behalf of a child, or a guardian acting on behalf of an incompetent person may apply to the Secretary of State to have a fictitious address designated by the Secretary of State serve as the address of the adult, child or incompetent person.
2. An application for the issuance of a fictitious address must include:
(a) Specific evidence showing that the adult, child or incompetent person has been a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault before the filing of the application;
(b) The address that is requested to be kept confidential;
(c) A telephone number at which the Secretary of State may contact the applicant;
(d) A question asking whether the person wishes to:
(1) Register to vote; or
(2) Change the address of his current registration;
(e) A designation of the Secretary of State as agent for the adult, child or incompetent person for the purposes of:
(1) Service of process; and
(2) Receipt of mail;
(f) The signature of the applicant;
(g) The date on which the applicant signed the application; and
(h) Any other information required by the Secretary of State.
3. It is unlawful for a person knowingly to attest falsely or provide incorrect information in the application. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor.
4. The Secretary of State shall approve an application if it is accompanied by specific evidence, such as a copy of an applicable record of conviction, a temporary restraining order or other protective order, that the adult, child or incompetent person has been a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault before the filing of the application.
5. The Secretary of State shall approve or disapprove an application for a fictitious address within 5 business days after the application is filed.
Last modified: February 26, 2006