Why is there a sex offender Website?
The Wisconsin State Statute allows the Department of Corrections to provide online access to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry, which contains information about persons registered under s. 301.45. Searches may be conducted using complete or partial names, addresses and zip codes.
Who is required to register?
Anyone who has been convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a registrable sex offense on or after 12/25/1993, was in prison, in a juvenile correctional facility, in a secured residential care facility for children, or on probation/parole or extended supervision for a registrable sex offense. In addition, if living, working or attending school in WI, certain individuals must register. Please consult WI Statute 301.45 for a detailed description of the specific circumstances that require registration.
What information are registrants required to report?
Registrants must report their address, employment, volunteer work, school enrollment status/information, and internet identifiers. Registrants must report any changes within 10 days of the change.
Who has access to the registry?
The public has access to registrant information contained on the public website. Law enforcement officials have access to additional information not available on the public website. Victims may register with NOTIS to receive information and resources from the Office of Victim Services. The Office of Victim Services may also be reached by calling 1-800-947-5777.
What other information can be found on the registry?
Other information contained on the public website may include the registrant’s demographic information, compliance status, length of registration, current reported address, the sexual offenses requiring registration, supervision status, and vehicle.
Do juvenile sex offenders have to register?
Juvenile sex offenders must register if they are waived into adult court and convicted of a registerable sex offense, or if they are adjudicated delinquent by a judge for a registerable sex offense. In addition, if a juvenile is ordered under county supervision, and ordered by a judge to register, they must register.
How long does a sex offender remain on the registry?
Registration time frame is determined by conviction and sentencing. Registration terms are 15 years after conviction date if not sentenced to supervision or incarceration, 15 years after discharge date if sentenced to incarceration or supervision, or lifetime. Registrants convicted of multiple registerable offenses may require lifetime registration.
What happens if a registrant fails or refuses to report information?
Failing to report or falsifying information may lead to criminal prosecution. The penalty for noncompliance is up to a $10,000 fine and/or up to 6 years in prison, or both.
How can I find out more information about a registrant’s offense?
Detailed offense information can be obtained by requesting the Criminal Complaint and/or Sentencing Documents from the Clerk of Court in the county of conviction. If you know the registrant’s full name and/or case number, you may access case information on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Program (CCAP).
Will a victim’s name or identifying information be associated with a registered sex offender who offended against them? Will SOR provide victim information to the public?
The public does not have access to information about victims of any crimes, including those of registered sex offenders.
Can sex offenders live next door to a park, school, day care center, bus stop etc.?
For registrants on active supervision, a Department of Corrections Probation/Parole agent will approve or deny any proposed sex offender residence. Reasons for approval/denial are determined on a case by case basis. For registrants no longer.
Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry Web Site.
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