Sex Offender Registration Requirements in Kansas

November 06, 2012

Sex Offender Registration Requirements in Kansas

A conviction for a sex crime in Kansas can have a greater impact than many people may anticipate. Aside from the serious legal consequences - which can include long prison sentences and in many cases life sentences - a conviction can burden a man for the rest of his life with other consequences like lifetime registration and non-expungability so the conviction remains on their record forever. Of course, registration can be humiliating, like hanging a 21st century scarlet letter around a person's neck wherever they may go for the rest of their life... making it difficult or impossible to ever truly rehabilitate and regain a sense of normalcy.

Registration Requirements

Kansas' registration requirements are governed by Megan's Law, which outlines not only who is required to register, but also what information registrants are required to provide. Under the law, all those convicted of certain crimes - including rape, sexual exploitation of a child, aggravated sexual battery and more - must register their information with the state upon probation or release from prison.

Those convicted must provide the state with a variety of information, including:
-Name and date of birth
-Title and statute number of each offense committed
-Sex and date of birth of each victim of all offenses requiring registration
-Current address, any anticipated future address and any temporary lodging information, including the telephone number, address and dates of travel for anywhere the person is planning on staying for seven days or more
-Occupation, name and address of employers and anticipated future employers
-Any and all email addresses and online identities used on the internet, including information relating to membership in personal web pages, social networks and screen names
-DNA sample

Failure to register properly is a felony and carries with it the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence. With the exception of particularly sensitive information - such as social security and driver's license numbers - all sex offender registration information is available to the public.

The ongoing obligations of sex offender registration are not just a hassle, but can have a real, substantial impact on a person's life. Registered sex offenders may not only face difficulty in finding employment, but may also have trouble finding a place to live. In some cases, registered sex offenders have even been the targets of assaults in the communities where they live.

It is important to choose a criminal defense attorney who understands that a conviction for a sexual offense presents the possibility for problems beyond prison time. In some cases, it may seem wise to accept a plea agreement to avoid a trial, but the decision must be considered carefully if it results in an obligation to register as a sex offender.

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