How long must an offender register?

The duration of a sex offender’s duty to register is based up on the original offense, not the level they are classified as:

  • Class A Felony: May stop registering only upon the petition of the superior court.
  • Class B Felony: Fifteen years from the last date of release from confinement or entry of the judgment and sentence; if the person has spent 15 consecutive years in the community without being convicted of any new offenses. If an offender satisfies these requirements, they shall be relieved of their duty to register by the sheriff’s office in the county of their residence.
  • Class C Felony: Ten years from the last date of release from confinement or entry of the judgment and sentence; if the person has spent 10 consecutive years in the community without being convicted of any new offenses. Again, if an offender satisfies these requirements, they shall be relieved of their duty to register by the sheriff’s office in the county of their residence.
  • Petition of Court: Any person having the duty to register, or an offender having the duty to register for a sex offense when the offender was a juvenile, may petition the superior court to be relieved of that duty. If an offender is granted permission to be relieved of their duty to register by a superior court judge, they will no longer have to comply with the sex offender registration requirements of the State of Washington.

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1. What is a sex offender?
2. Who must register as a sex offender?
3. How long must an offender register?
4. What is a risk level?
5. Under what authority is sex offender information released to the public?
6. Who decides where a sex offender may live?
7. Who can I contact to obtain more information regarding Marysville sex offenders?