Are you registered on the Colorado Sex Offender Registry? Felony and misdemeanor sex crimes often come with the penalty of requiring a defendant who is convicted to register as a sex offender. If you think that you may be eligible to deregister as a sex offender, let the attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office help you petition the Weld County Courts. Below, our top sex crime attorneys discuss the Colorado Sex Offender Registry and the deregistration process. If you need help deregistering in Fort Collins or Larimer County, get help here.
Who Has to Register as a Sex Offender in Greeley, Colorado?
In Greeley and across Colorado, many sex crimes require registration on the Sex Offender Registry. Some examples of those crimes are:
- Public Indecency – C.R.S 18-7-301, for a second offense committed within 5 years, or for a third or subsequent offense
- Indecent Exposure – C.R.S. 18-7-302
- Unlawful Sexual Contact – C.R.S. 18-3-404
- Sexual Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-402
- Enticement of a Child – C.R.S. 18-3-305
- Sexual Exploitation of a Child – C.R.S. 18-6-403
It is important to note that not all sex crime convictions require registration as a sex offender. However, most sex crime convictions do require registration.
What Happens in Weld County When a Person Registers as a Sex Offender?
When a person registers as a sex offender in Weld County, they are required to give specific information to their local law enforcement agency. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains a database of all registered sex offenders in the state with the information provided by local law enforcement agencies. The information required of a sex offender is updated either quarterly or yearly, depending on requirements for the original crime. The information that is most often required includes:
- Name
- Physical description of the person
- Date of birth
- Address
- Phone number
- Aliases
- Car information, such as license plate number
- Work information
- Online usernames
This information is searchable by anyone and can have many effects on an offender’s personal and professional life.
Can Every Sex Offender Deregister in Windsor or Severance, Colorado?
The simple answer is no, not every sex offender in Windsor, Severance, or anywhere else in Colorado can deregister from the Colorado Sex Offender Registry. When a person is deemed a Sexually Violent Predator, is required to reregister quarterly, or is designated a “multiple offender,” they will be required to register as a sex offender for life.
How Can a Weld County Sex Crime Attorney Help You Deregister from the Colorado Sex Offender Registry?
In Weld County, the only way to deregister as a sex offender is to petition the Courts; an experienced sex crimes attorney can help you navigate this complicated process. There is a series of steps that the attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office can help you work through if you are eligible to petition to deregister. Those steps are:
- Determining eligibility – A person can only apply after a certain amount of time has passed after completion of all sentencing requirements. That period is 5 years for most misdemeanor sex crimes, but can be up to 20 years for certain felony convictions.
- Paperwork – There are multiple forms to complete in order to petition the court to deregister.
- Hearing – A hearing will take place shortly after your Motion to Deregister is filed, in which the Weld County Courts will decide whether to grant your petition to deregister. Having a knowledgeable attorney who can represent you at the hearing is vital for a positive outcome.
A skilled attorney can look at each aspect of your case and help you petition the Weld County Courts to deregister as a sex offender. Our attorneys have over 30 years of experience working with sex crime cases. We understand the social and personal burden that being labeled a sex offender can have on your life. Let our attorneys fight for you!