§1306 Penalties

Summary

Noncitizens who must register and be fingerprinted in the United States must do so. If someone willfully refuses, they can be charged with a misdemeanor and face a fine up to $1,000, jail up to six months, or both. If a noncitizen (or their parent or guardian) fails to give the written notice required under section 1305, they can be charged with a misdemeanor and face a fine up to $200, jail up to 30 days, or both. Even without a conviction, failing to give that notice can lead to detention and removal unless the person convinces the Attorney General the failure was reasonably excusable or not willful. Filing registration papers with knowingly false statements or using fraud to get registered is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine, up to six months in jail, or both, and can lead to custody and removal. Making or copying images or impressions that look like registration certificates or receipt cards with wrongful intent is a crime punishable by up to $5,000 fine, up to five years in prison, or both, unless done under rules the Attorney General allows.