In 2001, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the Sex Offender Registry require an offender to provide his/her home and work address, and this data can be transmitted to police departments. In addition, that this information can be released to the public, but only after the offender has been properly classified at an administrative hearing. This ruling gave birth to what is now commonly known as the "Sex Offender Registry".
It is a public safety agency responsible for protecting vulnerable members of our community from sex offenders. The Board is responsible for determining a sex offender's level of risk of re-offense and degree of dangerousness posed to the public. In addition, the Board has developed guidelines for police departments in disseminating the information to the public.
Any individual who was convicted, adjudicated, incarcerated, on probation or parole or civilly committed for a sex offence on or after August 1, 1981, and who either lives, works or attends school in Massachusetts, is required to register by law.
Yes. Information about registered sex offenders is available to the public at the Walpole Police Station or through WalpolePD.com.
Yes. Information obtained in accordance with the law can be shared.
The information shall not be used to commit a crime against a sex offender or to engage in illegal discrimination or harassment.
There are 3 levels that are set by the degree of dangerousness they pose to the public and their likelihood for re-offense. -"Low Risk", -"Moderate Risk", -"High Risk".
Sex offenders must notify the Board at least 10 day prior to moving.
Sex offenders must register within 2 days of moving in.
Sex offenders must register within 2 days of beginning employment.
Sex offenders must notify the Board at least 10 days prior to moving.
Sex offenders must notify the Board at least 10 days prior to changing jobs.
If you have any questions about the Sex Offender Registry Board and it's dissemination of information to the public, or if you have questions on how, where, or if you need to register, please contact the Walpole Police Department, we would be happy to answer your questions.
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