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How do I look up sex offenders in Colorado?

To determine if a registered sex offender works at a specific business, please contact your local law enforcement agency or the CBI at (303) 239-4222. The CBI website lists only those offenses or convictions that require a sex offender to register (per Colorado Revised Statute).

Does Colorado have a sex offender registry?

People convicted of sex crimes must register as sex offenders in Colorado. And adults convicted of felony sex crimes are publicly searchable on Colorado’s Sex Offender Tracking and Registration System (“SOTAR”). The majority of offenders are required to update their information once a year.

How long do sex offenders have to register in Colorado?

Misdemeanor offenses usually require 5 years of registration, although unlawful sexual contact is a misdemeanor offense that requires 10 years of registration. Third-degree sexual assault and Class 4 to 6 felonies require 10 years of registration. A Class 1 to 3 felony offender will have to register for 20 years.

Where can sex offenders live in Denver?

It is unlawful for any person who is required to register under the Colorado Sex Offender Registration Act, Section 16-22-101, et seq., C.R.S., as amended, and who has been adjudicated as a sexually violent predator to establish a permanent residence or temporary residence within one thousand (1,000) feet of any Town- …

What state has the most registered sex offenders?

By sheer volume, Texas has the highest number of people listed on its sex offender registry (nearly 100,000), followed by California (about 83,000), and New York in a distant third (about 42,000). Almost one in four registered sex offenders in the U.S. are registered in either Texas or California.

Where can sex offenders live in Colorado?

There are no statewide Colorado laws that restrict where sex offenders may live, unless the offender is currently under criminal justice supervision as a parolee or probationer.

Where can registered sex offenders live in Colorado?

With the exception of parolees or those on probation, Colorado state laws don’t limit where a sex offender can live—this is left up to the different jurisdictions. Many cities and towns prevent sex offenders from living within a short distance of schools, parks, daycare centers, and other places children congregate.