Sex Offender Registration and Deregistration in Larimer County
Larimer County Sex Offender Registration involves a public viewable database where anyone convicted of a sexual offense like Sexual Assault or Internet Luring, must register. How long they register is determined by the type of crime they were convicted of. The length of registration varies from a minimum of 5 years all the way up to lifetime registration. Registration is required of residents regardless of where they were convicted – Colorado or another state. The registration system is formally called the Sex Offender Tracking and Registration System, or SOTAR. Getting off the Sex Offender system is not as easy as it sounds: You must file a Petition to Deregister and attend a hearing, where the judge will consider many factors. It is always best to consult a criminal defense lawyer before making any decisions involving sex offender registration.
Commonly Charged Sex Crimes That Require Registration
Who is Required to Register on the Sex Offender Registry in Fort Collins and Larimer County?
Which Fort Collins Sex Offenders must register on the Sex Offender Registry is determined by Larimer County, Colorado state statute. Generally, those convicted of a qualifying offense must register, starting right after sentencing. Some sexual crimes do not require registration – but only a few are exempt. The actual registration length is based on the conviction’s classification, with more serious crimes needing more time. If you don’t register timely, you can be charged with a new crime of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
It is important to note, police presence does not guarantee you will be able to take all your belongings. If your accuser is at the home and contests you taking certain items, even those jointly owned, you will not be able to take them. There will be no discussions allowed. If the ‘victim’ says “no” then the item stays.
List of Crimes which Require Sex Offender Registration in Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado
Here is a list of sex offense crimes that require sex offender registration in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park:
- Sexual Assault
- Unlawful Sexual Contact
- Internet Luring of a Child
- Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification
- Sexual Exploitation of a Child
- Sexual Assault by a Psychotherapist
- Incest and Aggravated Incest
- Indecent Exposure
- Enticement of a Child
- Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child
- Sexual Assault on a Child
- Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
- Promotion of Obscenity – Child
- Prostitution / Solicitation
- Rape / Date Rape
- Unlawful Electronic Sexual Communication
- Sexual Assault – Position of Trust
- Any sex factual basis crime
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How Long Do Sex Offenders Need to Register on the Larimer County Sex Offender Registry?
How long a registration is required in Larimer County is determined by the specific crime someone was convicted of. While you must register for the Sex Offender Registry immediately following your sentence, the TOTAL registration period does not start to run until you finalize your sentence of parole following prison, or discharge from Probation. Once you have completed your sentence + the minimum period listed below, you can file a Petition to Discontinue Registration as a Sex Offender. Remember, you must get permission to stop registering – never stop because you think your time has arrived. If you don’t get a judge’s permission to stop, you must keep registering forever. If a sex offender just stops registering, they commit another crime, which can be a felony. Here is a general outline of the Sex Offender Registration time periods:
Once Your Case is Completely Dismissed, and Other Special Rules |
20 years
Lifetime Registration
It is important to remember that you do not get to automatically stop registering at the end of your registration period. You must ask a judge for permission to stop registering. Following your request, the court will schedule a deregistration hearing, where anyone objecting can be heard. Normally, the District Attorney will notify your victim, as they may want to be present to object or support your deregistration. You need them present if they support your deregistration.
How Often and Where Do Sex Offenders Need to Reregister in Larimer County and Fort Collins?
In Larimer County, Colorado, Sex Offenders need to reregister on the Sex Offender Registry a minimum one time per year. Your Fort Collins Police or Larimer County Sheriff will give you the precise date. Which agency you register with is determined by your residence address. Sex Offenders who qualify must reregister every four months or one time per quarter. This enhanced registration period is reserved for those Sex Offenders who have be designated as sexually violent predators or are convicted of felony sexual assault, incest, or sexual assault on a child. They must also reregister each time there is a change of critical information.
What Information Does the Fort Collins, Colorado Sex Offender Registry Need for Registration?
Sex Offenders must provide the following information to either the Fort Collins Police or Larimer County Sheriff Office:
- Name of Person Registering
- Picture of the Person Registering
- Date of Birth of the Person Registering
- Address(es) (work and home of the Person Registering)
- Email address of the Person Registering
- Place of Employment of the Person Registering
- Registration Status
- Fingerprints
Fort Collins, Colorado, Sex Offender Deregistration – How to Get Removed from the Colorado Sex Offender Registry, C.R.S. 16-22-113
In Fort Collins, once someone has registered for the minimum number of years required by C.R.S. 16-22-113, they can file a deregistration petition to be removed from the Sex Offender Registry. The goal will be to get a court order to discontinue the registration requirement and removal from any government internet posting.
In this process, a hearing is usually held to ensure all legal requirements are met and whether anyone objects to the deregistration. At the hearing, the judge will focus on whether the Sex Offender has registered the minimum number of years, whether they have completed sex offender treatment, and whether there are any other factors which contribute to an increased or decreased risk of community safety. The judge will also consider any other factors bearing on the person’s risk level to reoffend sexually, such as whether the registrant has additional convictions for any crimes, is regularly employed, and whether they are living a safe lifestyle. It is all about trying to predict future risk.