When a person is convicted of a sex offense, they must register as a sex offender. If they live within the city limits of Fort Collins, then they will register with the Fort Collins Police Department and those outside the city limits register with the Larimer County Sheriff. Those required to register must go into the office of the law enforcement agency with which they are required to register and fill out paperwork verifying their address and other identifying information. Depending on the person’s conviction, they will either have to register once a year or quarterly (once every three months).
How Long Will I Have to Register as a Sex Offender in Colorado?
If you have been convicted of a sex crime in the Larimer County Court, your conviction will determine how long you will have to register as a sex offender. Some convictions require lifetime registration, including:
- Felony Sexual Assault;
- Sexual Assault on a Child;
- Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust;
- Sexual Assault on a Child by a Psychotherapist;
- Incest;
- Aggravated Incest;
- More than one conviction of unlawful sexual behavior.
Also, if a person is deemed a Sexually Violent Predator, then they will have to register for life. Convictions for a class 1 felony, class 2 felony, or class 3 felony sexual offense (other than those listed above) will require a 20-year minimum registration period. A class 4 felony, class 5 felony, class 6 felony, class 1 misdemeanor sexual assault, or class 1 misdemeanor sexual contact conviction will require a minimum of 10 years of registering as a sex offender. Other misdemeanor sexual offenses require 5 years of registration. Those with a deferred sentence are required to register up until their case is dismissed. Please note, that you are NOT to stop registering as a sex offender until you petition the court and get a judge’s order allowing you to discontinue registering. Failing to do this can result in new criminal charges of Failing to Register as a Sex Offender.
Can I Ever Stop Registering or Deregister as a Sex Offender in Loveland or Estes Park?
Yes! As long as you were not convicted of one of the lifetime registration sex crimes, then you can request this relief. But, again, its vital that you do not assume that because you have met the minimum registration requirement, that you can just stop registering. You must file a petition and get the court’s permission to deregister before you stop. Our attorneys are experienced in reviewing cases to determine deregistration eligibility and filing these petitions with the court.
If you or someone you love wants to deregister, contact the attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule your free consultation today. Together, we can protect your future.
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