Get Registered

Adults

It is mandatory for all convicted sex offenders to take the necessary actions to comply with current state and federal sex offender registration requirements. Sex offenders convicted in a state court can be subject to federal penalties. Convicted sex offenders who fail to register could possibly face both state and federal (See 18 USC § 2250) charges for failure to register and be subject to state and federal prosecutions. Federal convictions can result in up to a 10 year federal prison term.

The Adam Walsh Act (AWA), Title 1, SORNA, lays out the federal provisions identifying the sex offenders who are required to register as well as terms of registration requirements. Sex offenders must also be aware of and comply with state sex offender registration laws where the sex offender resides, is employed or is a student.

Below is a helpful listing of AWA (Title 1, SORNA) sections and 18 USC § 2250 that pertain to identifying if a sex offender is required to register, registration durations, required registration information and failure to register liability. Please note that these provisions are in addition to state laws and do not represent a complete listing of the requirements with which convicted sex offenders may be required to comply.

• Relevant Definitions - Sec. 111. (42 USC § 16911).
• Registry Requirements for Jurisdictions - Sec. 112. (42 USC § 16912).
• Registry Requirements for Sex Offenders - Sec. 113. (42 USC § 16913).
• Information Required In Registration - Sec. 114. (42 USC § 16914).
• Duration of Registration Requirement - Sec. 115. (42 USC § 16915).
• Periodic In Person Verification Requirement - Sec. 116. (42 USC § 16916).
• Failure to Register - 18 USC § 2250.

Juveniles

Under AWA §111(8) it is now mandatory for certain convicted juvenile sex offenders to take the necessary actions to comply with current state and federal sex offender registration requirements. In order to be required to register as a juvenile, three criteria must be met:

1. The offender is 14 years of age or older at the time of the offense.
2. The offender was adjudicated delinquent for that offense.
3. The offense was comparable to or more severe than aggravated sexual abuse (as described in Section 18 USC § 2241), or was an attempt or conspiracy to commit such an offense.

Convicted juvenile sex offenders who fit this criterion must, like adult sex offenders, take the necessary actions to comply with current state and federal sex offender registration requirements. Juvenile sex offenders convicted in a state court can be subject to federal penalties. Convicted juvenile sex offenders who fail to register could possibly face both state and federal (See 18 USC § 2250) charges for failure to register and be subject to state and federal prosecutions. Federal convictions can result in up to a 10 year federal prison term.