When Can I Petition to Deregister in Fort Collins?
If you have a class 1, class 2, or class 3 felony sex offense, you can petition to deregister 20 years from the date you completed all court requirements.
If you have a class 4, class 5, or class 6 felony, or a class 1 misdemeanor Unlawful Sexual Contact or 3rd Degree Sexual Assault sex offense, you can petition to discontinue sex offender registration 10 years from the date you completed all court requirements.
If you have a Sexual Exploitation of a Child offense under C.R.S. 18-6-403(3)(b.5), you can petition to deregister 10 years from the date you completed all court requirements.
If you have any other misdemeanor sexual offense, you can petition to deregister 5 years from the date you completed all court requirements.
If you successfully completed a deferred judgment and sentence or a deferred adjudication, then you can petition to deregister after the successful completion of the sentence and dismissal of the case.
If you were convicted of a sex offense as a minor (under the age of 18), you can petition after you complete all court requirements.
If you are required to register quarterly (every 3 months), have multiple sex offense convictions, or you are labeled a Sexually Violent Predator, then you may never petition the court to deregister.
What Should I Provide to My Loveland Attorney for My Deregistration?
The more positive information you can give the Larimer County Court, the better! We often include letters from probation that support our client was compliant with all requirements. Treatment records are also extremely important. The Court wants to know that the person requesting to be removed from the registry successfully completed treatment.
What is Our Process for Petitioning to Deregister in Larimer County, Colorado?
If you are wondering if you can petition to deregister, we can help! Usually we start the process with a bit of a fishing expedition – running your criminal history and looking into court records to determine your eligibility. Once it is determined that a person can deregister, we begin drafting the petition and related documents. We ask the client to reach out to probation and/or treatment to get letters or records that would support the petition. Your best chance at getting off the registry is to provide this material upfront. If you did not successfully complete probation or treatment, there are some things we can advise that would still put you in a good position. You could completed an updated sex offender evaluation, which, if it comes back low risk, could be helpful information for the court.
If you or someone you love wants to Petition to Deregister, contact the best attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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