Registering as a Sex Offender in Weld County FAQs Registering as a Sex Offender in Greeley
If you have been convicted of a sex offense in Weld County, Boulder County, Morgan County, or Logan County, it is a requirement that you register as a Sex Offender. Below are questions that our office frequently receives when it comes to Registering as a Sex Offender.
Where do I Register as a Sex Offender in Weld County?
When you are convicted of a sexually based crime in Colorado, you must register in the jurisdiction where you live. So, if you live in Greeley, you would need to register at the Greeley Police Station / Department. If you lived in Longmont, you would need to register at the Longmont Police Station. If you lived outside of a city's limits, then you would need to register with the Weld or Boulder County Sheriff.
In addition, some cities and towns have different restrictions for sex offenders. They can dictate which areas you can and cannot live in. Some feel more particular about sex offenders residing close to more child populated places like pools, schools and playgrounds. So, be thorough and review the city or town's municipal code before deciding where you will live.
When do I have to Register by in Greeley?
In Greeley, Boulder and any other city in Colorado, there are strict time frames put into place when people are expected to register.
A person must register or reregister:
- Within 5 days of an out of state visit or move to Colorado
- Within 5 days of their release from Weld County Jail or DOC with parole, probation or community corrections
- Within 5 days of moving residences
How Often Do I Have to Register in Boulder County?
In Boulder County, and other counties across Colorado, the amount of times an offender needs to register depends on the conviction. Some offenders must re-register every 90 days (quarterly) for 20 years, and some only need to re-register once for the next 5 years. Some people must keep re-registering until their death.
Below is the list of crimes that require registration quarterly, every 90 days or every 3 months:
- Sexual Assault - C.R.S. 18-3-402
- Sexual Assault in the First Degree - C.R.S. 18-3-402
- Sexual Assault in the Second Degree - C.R.S. 18-3-403
- Sexual Assault on a Child - C.R.S. 18-3-405
- Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust - C.R.S. 18-3-405.3
- Sexual Assault on a Client by a Psychotherapist - C.R.S. 18-3-405.5
- Incest - C.R.S. 18-6-301
- Aggravated Incest - C.R.S. 18-6-302
If you are considered a sexually violent predator, you also have to register quarterly.
Additionally, the type of conviction received dictates how many years you will need to register in the State of Colorado.
Generally, if someone is convicted of a:
- Class 1, 2, or 3 felony → 20 years
- Class 4, 5, or 6 felony→ 10 years
- Class 1 misdemeanor for sexual assault or sexual contact→ 10 years
- Other misdemeanors→ 5 years
- Deferred Sentence, Adjudication, or they are under 18 years old→ After they have successfully completed their sentence and / the case has been dismissed.
- Failure to Register→ 1 year plus whatever the original time was for the underlying sexual offense
Note that these registration periods do not start until a person has successfully carried out their sentence. This is inclusive of parole and probation time. So if you get out of the Weld County Jail or DOC, and then you have to serve 1 year of parole, you would not be able to petition for deregistration until 10 years after that one year of parole is completed. Additionally, this is assuming additional sex offenses have not been committed.
What Information Do I Need to Provide for Sex Offender Registration in Logan County?
The following information will be required when you go to register in Logan County:
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number(s)
- Aliases
- Automobile Registration Information (including VIN number)
- E-mail Addresses
- Chat Room Names
- Instant Messaging Names
But not all of the above information will be accessible by the public. The public will only have access to your:
- Name
- Address
- Aliases
- Date of Birth
- Photograph
- Unlawful Sexual Behavior conviction(s) that require you to register
No information about victims or the specifics of your case will be released or will be accessible by general members of the public.
Sex Offender Registration if I Move
With sex offender registration, if you move to a new residence in the same city or town, you have 5 days to provide the new address to whichever local police agency you move to. If you move to a different town or city, you have to cancel your registration in your current city with that police department. Then, you must re-register with the police department of your new home. You also have 5 days to do both of these.
What If I Don’t Register as a Sex Offender?
If you don’t complete your registration within the time allotted, police will be more than happy to slap on the additional charge of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. The police can accuse you of this if you get a new car and don't inform the police, or if you get a new email and you forget to tell them. If you get charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, this will add on an additional felony or misdemeanor charge. It depends on the underlying crime, whether you will get a misdemeanor or felony. If the underlying crime was a class 6 felony, then the Failure to Register will also be a felony charge. If a misdemeanor, then a misdemeanor crime will result.
More Information on Sex Offender Registration in Colorado
Sex offender registration laws and requirements are constantly changing. Always check this information with your lawyer, your Probation officer, and the city or town in which you live. Forgetfulness or any misinformation can lead you to ending up with an additional charge. Contact the experienced Sex Offender lawyers at the O'Malley Law Office for any questions or any support you need regarding these laws and provisions. We know how to advise you best on these ever changing laws. We can even file the Petition to Deregister when the time comes for you.