In Weld County, Registering as a Sex Offender is extremely important if someone is charged with a sexually based crime. Therefore, if someone refuses or forgets to register, they can be facing additional major consequences, and will be charged with a crime. How long, how often, and if someone can discontinue registration as a Sex Offender are all common questions we receive at the O’Malley Law Office.
Which Crimes Require Sex Offender Registration in Greeley?
In Greeley, if someone commits a sexually based crime, they will usually have to Register as a Sex Offender. When someone is convicted of one of the following crimes, they must begin to Register as a Sex Offender – even if they are not yet released from Weld County Jail or DOC:
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Assault on a Child
- Sexual Exploitation of Children
- Indecent Exposure
- Class 4 Felony Internet Luring of a Child
- Public Indecency (if a second or third offense is committed)
- Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification
How Long does Someone have to Register as a Sex Offender in Longmont?
So, in Longmont, when someone Registers as a Sex Offender, they must provide the Longmont Police, or the local sheriff, with their current address, employment, a current picture, fingerprints, and their date of birth. But how long a person must register is dependent on their conviction.
According to the Registration Procedure, C.R.S. 16-22-108, the convict needs to register at their next address within 5 days of being released from incarceration. Additionally, after someone has initially registered (while in custody or at their address when not in custody), they must annually register sometime between 5 days before or 5 days after their next birthday thereafter. Also for some crimes, registration must occur quarterly, not annually.
Furthermore, if a sex offender is deemed a sexually violent predator, they must register for the rest of their life.
There is also a time frame for which a Sex Offender can petition a court to De-register as a Sex Offender. However, the offender must wait a certain amount of time before they can do this.
| Conviction | They can Petition to De-Registration After … |
| Class 1, 2, or 3 felony | 20 years |
| Class 4, 5, or 6 felony | 10 years |
| Class 1 misdemeanor for sexual assault or unlawful sexual contact | 10 years |
| Other misdemeanors | 5 years |
| Deferred Sentence, Juvenile Adjudication, or they are under 18 years old | After they have successfully completed their sentence and the case has been dismissed. |
| The crime of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender | 1 year after full compliance. |
How do I De-Register as a Sex Offender in Erie or Greeley?
Assuming that the convicted person has successfully registered when they are supposed to, and have not committed an additional offense in Erie or Greeley, they may be eligible to petition to be removed from the Sex Offender Registry. Once they have completed their court and registration requirements, they can then petition a court to remove them from the Registry. This process is lengthy and the courts often drag it out. They will set a hearing and everyone involved will be asked to join: the victim(s), parole officers, probation officers, treatment providers, police, and of course the District Attorney. Then, the judge will listen to what everyone has to say and decide from there. A petition to be removed means that someone might be removed, but is not guaranteed to be removed from the Sex Offender Registry.
If you or someone you love is might become a Sex Offender or is petitioning to be removed from the Registry, contact the affordable criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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