When a person is convicted of certain sex crimes, they are then considered a convicted sex offender. There are many laws about what convicted sex offenders can and cannot do, and the law changes rapidly. Keep reading to get answers to some of the questions you might have about these situations, and then contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 if you require a legal opinion about your specific question.
Can Convicted Sex Offenders Live Near Schools or Parks?
The law allows for a convicted sex offender to live near a school or park. However, the court can impose residency restrictions on a sex offender as part of their probation/parole or on a case-by-case basis as the court sees fit. The restrictions they put on the offender might include living near schools or parks.
Are Sex Offenders Required to Notify Their Neighbors When They Move In?
No. A sex offender in California does not have to go door to door notifying their neighbors of their sex offender status. However, the law does require that the location of those on the sex crimes registry is made public. Anyone can use the website to determine if a sex offender lives in their neighborhood and who they are.
Can a Sex Offender Live with Their Family?
Yes. California law allows two sex offenders to live together if they are related by blood, by marriage, or by adoption. If they are not joined by one of those relation bonds, then they are not legally allowed to live together.
Can Sex Offenders Move to California from Another State?
Yes. However, if they are required to register as a sex offender in another state, then they are required to register in California as well. They are also required to register with the police chief in the city they move to within five days of moving. As is true of any sex offender required to register in California, they must renew their registry every year within five days of their birthday, and every time they move to a new address.
Can California Sex Offenders Move to Other States?
Yes. If they are on probation or parole, then they will need to ensure that they have clearance from their probation/parole officer. Once they have moved, they will need to register within the state in which they moved.
What Do I Do if I Am Charged with a Sex Crime?
Contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. In fact, you can contact Chambers Law Firm if you are accused of a sex crime even if you have not yet been charged. Call us now at 714-760-4088, and we will start with a free legal consultation.
