In Weld County, if you are Registered as a Sex Offender you may have many questions about the registry and deregister as a sex offender. Hiring Greeley’s leading lawyers to help you navigate the Sex Offender Registry is a good step. People convicted of sex crimes must register as Sex Offenders. Felony convictions are publicly searchable on Colorado’s Sex Offender Tracking and Registration System (SOTAR). The O’Malley Law office has many years of experience in Sex Offender cases and can help with your case. If you are in Fort Collins, here is a blog on Registration as a Sex Offender that could help you.
What is the Sex Offender Registry in Weld County?
The Sex Offender Registry is used for notification to the public, for safety. It includes the offender’s name, date of birth, address, and other identification. If you have been convicted of any of these crimes and other similar ones not listed, then you will need to register as a Weld County Sex Offender.
- Sexual Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-402
- Unlawful Sexual Contact, C.R.S. 18-3-404
- Enticement of a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-305
- Incest, C.R.S. 18-6-301
- Sexual Exploitation of Children, C.R.S. 18-6-403
- Indecent Exposure, C.R.S. 18-7-302
- Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6
If you have been convicted of a similar crime, even if it is in another state, you may have to Register as a Sex Offender in Colorado. Always check with a lawyer so you don’t end up with an arrest for Failure to Register.
In Greeley, Colorado, What Happens if a Person Fails to Register, C.R.S. 18-3-412.5?
In Greeley, if a convicted Sex Offender fails to register with the appropriate law enforcement agency or does not update their status, they can be charged criminally. Felony Sex Offenders failing to register commit a felony, and misdemeanor Sex Offenders failing to register commit a misdemeanor. There can be charges if a Sex Offender does not notify of a change of address, a new email address, name change, or fails to comply with registering at all. If it is a class 1 misdemeanor, conviction the penalties can be 6 – 18 months in Weld County Jail and/or a fine of $500-$5,000. A class 6 felony conviction for failure to register by a felony carries penalties of 1 – 2 years in prison and/or a fine of $1,000-$100,000.
What are the Steps to Be Removed from the Sex Offender Registry in Weld County?
If a Registered Sex Offender has completed the number of years they need to register and have not had any more sex crime convictions, they can complete these steps to try and get their name off the SOTAR.
- Notify the law enforcement agency that they are registered with.
- Notify the prosecuting attorney within the law enforcement agency that they are registered with.
- Notify the prosecuting attorney where they were convicted.
- After those notifications, they will need to fill out a form to discontinue sex offender registration. Our defense attorneys can assist you with filing a Petition to Deregister and explain the process. For example, your chances of deregistering go up substantially if you have completed sex offender treatment.
It is important to note that if you were convicted in Colorado, there is no fee. For out of state convictions, there is a fee and possible other fees for obtaining records.
Should I Hire an Attorney for Sex Offender Registry in Greeley, Colorado?
In Greeley, Registering or Deregister as a Sex Offender Registry can be complicated and stressful. The O’Malley Law Office has Greeley’s top sex offense lawyers who have many years of knowledge that can help you navigate this registration and deregistration process and help you with your case.
Call 970-616-6009 to see how we can help you apply to discontinue Registration as a Sex Offender. If you have any questions about the Sex Offender Registry or your Sex Crimes case, we know the law in this area well and can help you. Together, we can protect your future.
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