The Nevada Sex Offender Registry is a comprehensive database that includes information on both residents of the state as well as visitors who have been convicted of certain sex crimes. Crimes against children are also included, such as non-parental kidnapping.
There is a social stigma attached to being a convicted sex offender. It can affect the individual’s ability to obtain employment and even where they live. There are ways to beat a sex offender charge, but you need an experienced criminal defense attorney in your corner to ensure the best possible outcome.
If you have been accused of a crime that could require you to register as a sex offender, here’s what you need to know.
Is Nevada Strict on Sex Offenders?
Nevada has very strict laws when it comes to sex offenders. There are four main requirements or restrictions that apply to all sex offenders who are under probation or parole. Higher tiers may have more restrictions.
- Registration
- Within 48 hours of being released, they must register with their local law enforcement agency
- They must register their new address when they move
- Residency
- PO must approve their new residence
- May live with their families but there may be some restrictions depending on the tier
- May not live in a location where three or more former prisoners also live unless it is a halfway house (licensed transitional living facility)
- May be placed under electronic monitoring
- May be prohibited from living near a school or any place that is used mostly by children like a park, playground, or daycare.
- Community Notification
- The offender does not have to notify the community when they move initially register or when they move. The local police department will notify all required parties. The public will be notified if the offender is Tier III.
- Moving out of State or Country
- May move to another state or another country unless the terms of their probation or parole do not allow it.
- Must adhere to the laws of the state or country they are moving to.
The Tiers of the Sex Offender Registry
What is a Tier 1 Sex Offender in Nevada?
Sex offenders in Nevada are placed into one of three categories, or tiers, depending on the nature of the crime they committed. Each tier has certain restrictions and requirements.
Tier I – This category is for the least serious offenses which are typically non-violent. Indecent exposure, statutory sexual seduction when the defendant is younger than 21, and open or gross lewdness are some of the crimes that fall under this tier.
- Registration is required for 15 years
- Must make a physical appearance at their local police department annually
- Not searchable on the internet
Tier II – This category is more serious than Tier I but less serious than Tier II. Crimes against children are typically classified under this tier. Sex trafficking, child pornography, and sexual abuse of a child who is 13 years old or older are some of the crimes that fall under this tier.
- Registration is required for 25 years
- Must make a physical appearance at their local police department once every 180 days
- Searchable on the internet
- Never eligible for early removal from the Nevada Sex Offender Registry
Tier III – This category is for the most serious sex crimes and is the most serious Tier. Sexual assault, rape, child abuse of a child under 12, and 1st degree murder during the attempt of sexual assault of a child younger than 14 are some of the crimes that fall under this tier.
- Registration is required for life
- Must make a physical appearance at their local police department every 90 days
- Searchable on the internet
- May be eligible for removal from the Nevada Sex Offender Registry under certain circumstances
What Happens if you Fail to Register as a Sex Offender?
Failing to register as a sex offender is a felony in Nevada.
- First Offense – Category D Felony
- 1-4 years in prison
- Maximum $5,000 fine (this is at the judge’s discretion)
- Possibility for probation in lieu of incarceration
- Subsequent Offenses (occur within 7 years of the first offense) – Category C Felony
- 1-5 years in prison
- Maximum $10.000 fine (this is at the judge’s discretion)
- No possibility for probation in lieu of incarceration
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