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Is there an Oregon
State Sex Offender web site to access offender information?
Not
currently. Some counties maintain a public web site which lists high
risk, predatory offenders currently under supervision by Community
Corrections. Contact your local Community Corrections office for
additional information.
How can I get a list of sex
offenders in my neighborhood?
A list of offenders, both on and off
supervision, can be obtained by calling the Oregon State Police at
503-378-3725 Extension 4429. You will need to leave your name,
mailing address, and the city, zip code information you want. Most
requests are processed within 2-3 days, however, it can take up to one
week depending on circumstances.
What does “Predatory Sex
Offender” mean?
An individual who exhibits characteristics showing
a tendency to victimize or injure others and who has been convicted of a
sex crime. The “predatory” designation allows law enforcement, or
the supervising agency, to notify the community about a particular sex
offender.
Are all sex offenders considered
“Predatory”?
No. The Board of Parole and Post-Prison
Supervision (for parolees), Community Corrections (for probationers) and
Oregon State Police (for persons convicted of sex crimes in other states
moving into Oregon and persons off of supervision) must make a finding of
predatory, based on an assessment of the offender’s crimes and
history. This assessment is based, in part, on previous history and
the facts surrounding the sex offense
conviction.
Are all sex offenders required to
register?
No. The list of sex offenders required to register
can be found in ORS 181.594. The first registration laws went into
effect in Oregon in 1989. Since that time, additional crimes have
been added to the list. There are a number of people living in
Oregon whose sex offense convictions predate the registration
requirements. Others have convictions which allow for relief from
registration 10 years after their supervision ends.
How
long are sex offenders required to register?
Oregon is a lifetime
registration state for convictions of Class A and B Felony. This
includes persons deemed predatory. If the sex offender has a sex
offense conviction of Class C Felony or less (misdemeanor), they can apply
for relief from the registration obligation no sooner than 10 years after
their supervision ends. Application is made to the district attorney
in the county in which they are residing and a court hearing is
scheduled. For more information about relief from reporting
requirements, see ORS 181.600 (adults) and ORS 181.607
(juveniles).
Where can I find the definitions for Oregon
sex crimes?
The definitions for sexual offenses in Oregon can be
found in ORS 163.305 to
163.467.
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