What is the Sex Offender and Public Protection Program?

A person convicted of a qualifying sex offense must register with the Sheriff of the county where the person resides. If a person moves to North Carolina, they must register within 10 days of establishing residence in the state, or whenever that individual has resided in the state for 15 days, whichever is first.

If the individual convicted of a Sex Offense is a North Carolina resident, that individual must register within 10 days of release from jail or immediately upon a conviction if no imprisonment is imposed. This registration is required for a MINIMUM of 10 years.

Each individual must provide to the Sheriff of the county that they reside in with: the person’s full name, alias, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, eye color, hair color, drivers license number, home address, type of offense, date of conviction, current photograph, fingerprints, statement of the persons purpose of education or employment.

If an individual decides to travel for leisure, work, or education for more than 10 days within a 30 day period, they must also register with the Sheriff’s office of the county they will be visiting. Change of addresses must also be made to the Sheriff’s department within 10 days.

If an individual fails to register, falsifies information, notice or return additional verification that is required they will be guilty of a Class F Felony in which a jail sentence may be imposed. Furthermore, any family member or individual who has knowledge of any noncompliance with a requirement of the Sex Offender Registry Program can and will be convicted of a Class H Felony.

Additional burdens that may be placed on an individual are residential restrictions set forth by § 14-208.16. This statute states that a person may not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. Further burdens are set forth under § 14-208.17 making it unlawful for any person to register under this act to work for any person or as a sole proprietor , with or without compensation, at any place where a minor is present and the person’s responsibilities or activities include instruction, supervision, or care of a minor or minors.

No matter what your criminal offense, being placed on a Sex Offender Registry is a prison term within itself. Don’t let this happen to you. If you or a loved one is accused of a crime that will result in their name being placed on the Sex Offender Registry-List, it is important that you act soon, even before a charge is brought. Call the Law Offices of David Sheehan to speak with a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Criminal Defense Lawyer today.

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