Sexual Offender Lookup
MEGAN’S LAW:
Meagan’s Law is a federal law passed in 1996 that authorizes local law enforcement agencies to notify the public about convicted sex offenders living, working, and visiting their communities. This law took effect July 1, 1997. Anyone who committed a sex offense, or was incarcerated for a sex offense, on or after July 1, 1997, is required to register.
Offenders who committed their offense under this law are classified as:
- (PreAWA)- Sexually Oriented Offender
- (PreAWA)-Sexual Predator
- (PreAWA)-Habitual Child Victim Offender
- (PreAWA)-Child Victim Offender
- (PreAWA)-Child Victim Predator
- (PreAWA)-Aggravated Sexually Oriented Offender
The offender’s classification will determine the length of time, and how often they are required to register. This could be once a year for 10 years, twice a year for 25 years, or every 90 days for life.
Offenders being classifies under Megan’s Law must have committed their offense prior to January 1, 2008.
ADAM WALSH CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY ACT:
Adam Walsh Act is a federal statute that organizes sex offenders into three tiers. Anyone committing their offense January 11, 2008 to the present is classified under this statute.
- Tier I – 15 years
- Tier II – 25 years
- Tier III – Lifetime
OUT OF STATE CLASSIFICATION:
On March 30, 1999, the state of Ohio established that lifetime registration from other states will be lifetime registrants in Ohio.
1,000 FOOT RULE:
The 1,000 foot rule prohibits sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare, and preschools.
If the Offender committed their offense prior to July 31, 2003, the offender is exempt from the 1,000 foot rule.
Offenders who committed their offense between July 31”, 2003, and July 31”, 2007 are prohibited from living with 1,000 feet of a school, but are not prohibited from living within 1,000 feet of a daycare or preschool.
Offenders who commit their offense after July 1st 2007, are prohibited from living within 1,000 feet of a school, day care and preschools.
JUVENILE OFFENDERS:
Starting January 1st, 2002, juvenile offenders are required to register.
The juvenile offenders are not required to follow the 1,000 foot rule. They are not published on the website, and are not required to be placed on the website even after reaching the age of 18.
The classification will determine the length of time, and how often they are required to register. Juvenile offenders will be required to register once a year for 10 years, twice a year for 25 years, or every 90 days for life.
TRAVEL:
Sex offenders that are traveling need to provide certain information about their “intended travel outside of the United States” and to comply with the Attorney Generals directions. The offender should report in person to the local law enforcement agency in the county they reside in at least 21 days before travel. The must also complete a travel notification document containing travel information such as, expected departure, cruise port of departure, return dates, flight number, airport of departure or any other means of travel. If the offender travels outside of the country for a family or personal medical emergency or death in the family, they must report in person to the local agency having jurisdiction over their residence or where they are physically present within 3 days prior to travel.
Failing to provide this information may result in federal charges. Please note, there is a possibility that the country you wish to visit may not allow you to enter their country.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
Once an offender has registered, they must make notification to the office whenever they move or update; address change school, internet information, vehicle information and job information. Failure to communicate this information is a criminal offense.
ADULT PAROLE/ ADULT PROBATION:
Follow all the rules and regulations of these agencies if applicable.
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Offenders are required to resister on time, and in person. They may register no more than 10 days in advance.
Offenders MUST live at the address they have provided at the time of their registration.
Based on the offender’s classification, they MUST comply with the 1,000 foot rule requirements.
If an offender is late for their registration, a warning letter will be sent to their house as a reminder. After seven days, a warrant will be issued for their arrest.
The offender is required to follow the guidelines provided by the State of Ohio, and the U.S Marshalls in regards to travel.
Offenders are required to sign the necessary paperwork associated with registration and to have their pictures taken at any given time.
Failure to comply with registration duties is a criminal offense.
INCARCERATIONS:
All time spent incarcerated in county jail or prison, will not count towards the offenders required registration time.
FEES:
Sex offenders are required to pay the State of Ohio onetime fee of $100. You may be contacted by the State of Ohio if this fee is not paid in full.
EXPIRATION:
When an offender’s requirement to register has expired, they will receive a letter in person that they no longer have a duty to register in the State of Ohio.
Warning: Even though the offender no longer has a duty to register in Ohio, that does not mean they do not have a duty to register if they move to another state.
