Sex Offenders - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How many offenders are on the Mesa County List?
• Who are required to register?
• What does "quarterly register" mean?
• What information is required during registration?
• What information is available to the public?
• What if an offender moves or changes their name?
• What happens when the offender gives false info, fails to give change of info of just completely fails to register?
• What are the consequences?
• Does anyone check on the offenders?
• Can an offender ever stop registering?

 

How many offenders are on the Mesa County List?

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Between 140-180, about half of which are quarterly registers.

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Who are required to register?

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Sexual Offenders CONVICTED after 1991 of certain sex crimes are required to register on their birthday according to Colorado State Law (CRS. 16-22-101).

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What does "quarterly register" mean?

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Some offenders, (based on conviction) are required to register quarterly (4 times a year), rather than just once a year. (CRS. 16-22-101).

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What information is required during registration?

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Offenders are required to give the following information:

• name,
• date of birth,
• address,
• place of employment,
• post secondary education (including being employed, a student, or a volunteer),
• all names used by the offender, and
• vehicles registered to the offender.
• Mug photos and fingerprints are also required. (CRS. 16-22-109)

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What information is available to the public?

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 Information provided to the public on the registry is:

• name,
• date of birth,
• address,
• physical description, and
• conviction.

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What if an offender moves or changes their name?

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Offenders are required to come in, in person, and notify us of a change of address or employment if: (CRS 16-22-108)

• the person is employed at a post secondary education institute,
• the person legally changes their name, or
• the person establishes an additional residence.

The offender has 5 days to come in and notify us of changes.

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What happens when the offender gives false info, fails to give change of info of just completely fails to register?

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An effort is made to contact the subject and arrest them at that time. If the subject cannot be located a warrant is issued for their arrest.

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What are the consequences?

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If the original conviction was a felony, the failure to register is a class 6 felony. If the original offense was a misdemeanor, the failure to register is a class 1 misdemeanor. (CRS 18-3-412.5)

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Does anyone check on the offenders?

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The state mandates that offenders address are verified when the offender registers, and then once a year after that. (CRS 16-22-109(3.5)) The Mesa County Sheriff's Office does address checks every 6 months for all registers.

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Can an offender ever stop registering?

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Some offenders can petition to discontinue registration if a person is required to register quarterly, they are a lifetime register and a required to register for the rest of their natural life. If the offender is an annual register, based on the class of crime they were convicted of the offender has a mandatory waiting period before they can petition the court to discontinue registration.

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