South Carolina SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION ACT (LORNA) is an act that requires registration for individuals convicted of certain sex crimes and the notification of the public about certain sex offenders. The purpose of LORNA is to protect the public by providing information about convicted sex offenders to local law enforcement and the public. LORNA consists of two components: (1) registration of convicted sex offenders, and (2) public notification of the presence of a registered sex offender in a particular area. Under LORNA, convicted sex offenders are required to register with the appropriate state or local law enforcement agency and provide information such as their name, address, and employment status. LORNA also requires that information about registered sex offenders be made available to the public. This includes the names and addresses of registered sex offenders, as well as a photograph, physical description, and criminal history. LORNA in South Carolina consists of three tiers of registration: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III. Tier I offenders are required to register for fifteen years, Tier II offenders are required to register for twenty-five years, and Tier III offenders are required to register for life. Tier I offenders are those convicted of certain offenses such as indecent exposure, sexual battery, and criminal sexual conduct in the third degree. Tier II offenders are those convicted of more serious offenses such as criminal sexual conduct in the first and second degree. Tier III offenders are those convicted of the most serious offenses such as rape and child molestation.