Posted By Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege on Feb 5, 2015 7:50am PST
In Illinois, not all sex crime convictions will result in sex offender registration. For instance, normal prostitution offenses will not result in sex offender registration unless a juvenile under the age of 18 is involved in the offense. Here are some examples of what types of offenses are subject to sex offender registration:
- Child pornography
- Criminal sexual abuse
- Pimping a victim under 18
- Exploitation of a child
- Sexually exploiting a child
- Patronizing a prostitute under 18
- Soliciting a prostitute under 18
- Ritualized child abuse
- Aggravated criminal sexual assault
- First degree murder
- Aggravated kidnapping
How long must one resister as a sex offender?
Sex offenders are required to register on an annual basis for 10 years, which starts once the person is convicted if they are given probation. For offenders who are sentenced to prison, they must register for 10 years after final parole, release, or discharge.
Sex offenders who have been deemed as sexually dangerous or violent, or as sexual predators must register every year for the rest of their life.
Where does an offender go to register?
It depends on where the offender lives. Offenders must register at the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction where the offender lives. For example, if the offender lives in a city, he or she will have to register at the police department where they live. If they live in an unincorporated area, they will have to register at the county sheriff's office.
Can an offender have a Facebook account?
As of January 1, 2010, offenders cannot access social networking sites such as Facebook while they are on probation, parole, or supervised release.
Do offenders have to submit their DNA?
Every person who registers as a sex offender in Illinois is required to submit samples of their blood, saliva, or tissue for a DNA analysis, however, this does not apply to offenders who have submitted DNA samples in the past.
What are the penalties for violating a requirement?
If a sex offender fails to follow any of the requirements under the Sex Offender Registration Act, on a first offense they are guilty of a Class 3 felony. For a second or subsequent violation, they are guilty of a Class 2 felony. Knowingly giving false information is a Class 3 felony.
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