How do I get off the List?

§ 14-208.12 governs the requirements for termination of registration. Under this statute, a person required to register in one of the two Sex Offender List may petition the superior court in the district where the person resides 10 years after a required registration. In order for this to happen the petitioner (registered sex offender) must demonstrate to the superior court that he or she 1. Has not been arrested for any additional crime that would require registration during the preceding 10 yrs of registration. 2. The request complies with the federal Jacob Wetterling Act, or any other applicable federal standard. 3. The court is satisfied that the petitioner is not a current or potential threat to the public.

All of this information must be presented in court after serving the district attorney with notice for three weeks prior to the requested hearing date. During the hearing, the petitioner may present evidence in support of the petition and the district attorney may present evidence in opposition to the requested relief or may otherwise demonstrate the reasons why the petition should be denied.

If you or someone you know is eligible to be removed from a sex offender list, don’t wait. Get back to track on getting your life back by removing your tarnished public image. Petitioning the court for removal from the Sex Offender Registry is a serious task, that requires a Criminal Lawyer that is familiar with defending sex offenses. Proper preparation and presentation of evidence to the court can be extremely difficult if the District Attorney objects to the petitioners removal.

Contact the Law Offices of David P. Sheehan to speak with a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Charlotte NC to get the representation necessary to remove your name from the Sex Offender Registry.

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