When someone has been convicted as a Sex Offender in Greeley, they may be able to De-register or Petition for Removal from the Sex Offender Registry. Not every sex offense allows for a person to De-Register. Certain sexual crimes call for a lifetime Registration as a Sex Offender. Check out our Deregistration page for more information!
Colorado Law on De-Registering as a Sex Offender, C.R.S. 16-22-113, in Weld County
When a person is required to Register as a Sex Offender in Weld County, according to the Petition for Removal from Registry law, C.R.S. 16-22-113, they may be able to de-register:
When can you Petition for Removal from the Sex Offender Registry in Greeley, Longmont, and Sterling?
Depending on the crime the Sex Offender has been convicted of, they will have to wait a specific amount of time before they can Petition for Removal from the Sex Offender Registry in Greeley, Longmont, and Sterling.
| If you’ve been convicted of a: | Then you can Petition for Removal after: |
| Class 1, 2, or 3 felony | 20 years |
| Class 4, 5, or 6 felony | 10 years |
| Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor | 5 years |
This is only if the offender has not committed a new crime for unlawful sexual behavior. When a new case is filed, it is unlikely that the offender will ever be able to deregister.
Lifetime Sex Offender Registration Crimes in Windsor, Firestone, and Frederick
Though there is not a list of crimes that are eligible to allow someone to Petition for Removal from the Sex Offender Registry, there is a list of crimes that require Lifetime Sex Offender Registration in Windsor, Firestone, and Frederick. This means that no matter what, people who are convicted of one of these crimes must always Register as a Sex Offender in Colorado. Crimes that require a lifetime sex offender registration are:
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Assault on a Child
- Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust
- Sexual Assault on a Client by a Psychotherapist
- Incest
- Aggravated Incest
Think You’re Eligible to Petition for Removal from the Sex Offender Registry in Greeley or Weld County?
If you think you might be able to De-Register or Petition for Removal from the Sex Offender Registry in Greeley or Weld County, contact the O’Malley Law Office. Having to Register as a Sex Offender is not a pleasant thing to do. Everyone knows, and it limits your opportunities for where you can live, work, and maybe who you can even be in contact with.
Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to schedule your free consultation with one of the experienced criminal defense attorneys in the Greeley or Weld County area. Together, we can protect your future.
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