What crimes do sex offenders commit?

Offenses that Can Lead to Sex Offender Registration Offenses often fall into categories such as abuse, molestation, or exploitation of a minor, sexual conduct with a minor, indecent exposure or lewd acts, and sexual assault. Attempted offenses are also prosecuted.

What makes someone a registered sex offender?

A sex offender (sexual offender, sex abuser, or sexual abuser) is a person who has committed a sex crime. The majority of convicted sex offenders have convictions for crimes of a sexual nature; however, some sex offenders have simply violated a law contained in a sexual category.

Are sex offender records public?

Certain sex offender records are considered public records, and thus are open to inspection and copying by the public.

How do I look up sex offender records?

The National Sex Offender Public Website—coordinated by the Department of Justice—enables every citizen to search the latest information from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and numerous Indian tribes for the identity and location of known sex offenders.