Sex Offender Registration
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According to NRS §29-4003, what requirement applies to individuals appealing their conviction?

  • They are exempt from the Sex Offender Registry Act during the appeals process.
  • They are subject to a modified version of the Act during the appeals process.
  • They only need to verify their information upon successful appeal.
  • They must comply with the Act during the appeals process. (correct)

A registered sex offender is required to register for 25 years. How often must they verify their information?

  • Every three months, counted from their birth month.
  • Every six months, counted from their birth month. (correct)
  • Only upon change of address.
  • Annually, during their birth month.

Even if a registered offender had a compliance check conducted during their verification month, are they required to still report to the DCSO during the same month?

  • It depends on the outcome of the compliance check.
  • Yes, offenders must report to the DCSO regardless of any compliance checks conducted that month. (correct)
  • Only if specifically instructed by their parole officer.
  • No, the compliance check satisfies the monthly reporting requirement.

An officer encounters a registered sex offender but observes no arrestable offense. What is the officer's immediate course of action according to the policy?

<p>The officer should document the contact on a Field Contact/Observation Card. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Following documentation of contact with a registered sex offender where no arrestable offense is apparent, what specific subsequent action must the officer undertake?

<p>Notify the Special Investigations Section with details of the contact via email. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Omaha Police Department policy, which entity is directly supported in the enforcement of the Nebraska Sex Offender Registration Act?

<p>Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) and the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Aliases' according to the provided policy on sex offender registration?

<p>A false name used to conceal someone’s identity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nebraska law, within how many working days must a registered sex offender report a change of address to the County Sheriff?

<p>Three working days before moving. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum time interval a sex offender, who no longer has a residence, temporary domicile, or habitual living location, can wait before updating their registration information?

<p>Every 30 days. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A registered sex offender begins attending a local community college. Within what timeframe must they notify the County Sheriff of their enrollment?

<p>Within three working days of starting classes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An individual moves to Nebraska and is required to register as a sex offender due to a past conviction in another state. They are neither on probation nor parole. According to the provided policy, what is their registration obligation?

<p>They are required to register in Nebraska. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A registered sex offender works remotely for a company based in another state but physically performs all work within Nebraska. How does this affect their registration requirements, according to the policy?

<p>They must notify the County Sheriff in Nebraska of their employment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A registered sex offender provides childcare services in their home for more than three working days per week. They do not consider this 'employment' and do not receive monetary compensation, but instead receive goods and services in exchange. Are they required to report this activity?

<p>Yes, because 'vocation' includes any regular activity, compensated or not, that occupies their time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Appeals & SOR Act

Persons appealing their conviction must comply with the Sex Offender Registry Act during the appeals process.

15-Year Registry Verification

Those required to register for 15 years must verify their information annually in their birth month.

25-Year Registry Verification

Those required to register for 25 years must verify their information every six months, counted from their birth month.

Lifetime Registry Verification

Those required to register for life must verify their information every three months, counted from their birth month.

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Sex Offender Contact Protocol

Officers must document contact with registered sex offenders (no arrest) via a Field Contact/Observation Card (PortalOne/OPD Form 150).

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Alias

A false name used to conceal someone's identity.

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Habitual Living Location

Any place an offender stays for over three days, even with a separate permanent address.

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Temporary Domicile

Any place a person lives or stays for at least three working days.

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Sex Offender Registration Requirement

Persons convicted of certain sex offenses must register with the County Sheriff.

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Reporting Timeframe

Within 3 working days.

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Reportable Changes

Legal name changes, address changes, employment changes, and educational institution changes.

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Homeless Reporting Requirements

Must report within three working days if they no longer have a residence and update every thirty days.

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Out-of-State Offenders

Required to register in Nebraska if they move from another jurisdiction and are on probation/parole or must register as a sex offender.

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Study Notes

  • The Omaha Police Department (OPD) supports the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) and the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) in enforcing the Nebraska Sex Offender Registration Act.

Definitions

  • Aliases: False names used to conceal identity.
  • Habitual Living Location: Any place an offender stays for more than three days, even with a separate permanent address.
  • Temporary Domicile: Any place a person lives or stays for at least three working days.

Sex Offender Registration

  • Anyone convicted of a registerable sex offense or on probation/parole for such offenses must register with the County Sheriff where they reside, within three working days of becoming subject to the Sex Offender Registration Act.
  • Registered persons must report certain changes to the County Sheriff:
  • Legal name changes within three working days.
  • Changes in address, temporary domicile, or habitual living location within three working days before moving.
  • Those without a residence, temporary domicile, or habitual living location must report the change within three working days and update information every thirty days.
  • Notification of each educational institution at which they are employed or attending within three working days of starting, and notification of any change within three working days.
  • Notification of employment, vocation, or school attendance within three working days after starting, and notification of any employment or school changes within three working days.
  • Registration applies to those who move to Nebraska from outside the state, convicted of sex offenses, on probation/parole, or required to register as a Sex Offender in another jurisdiction.
  • All persons appealing their conviction must comply with the Act during the appeals process.

Reporting Frequency

  • Offenders registering for fifteen years must verify information annually in their birth month.
  • Offenders registering for twenty-five years must verify information every six months from their birth month.
  • Offenders registering for life must verify information every three months from their birth month.
  • Offenders must report to the DCSO during their verification month, even if subject to a compliance check that month.
  • Penalties for violations of the Sex Offender Registry Act are in NRS §29–4011.

Officer Contact

  • Officers contacting a registered Sex Offender without an arrestable offense will document it on a Field Contact/Observation Card (PortalOne/OPD Form 150).
  • Upon completion, the officer will notify the Special Investigations Section with details of the contact by emailing [email protected] for follow-up.

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This document outlines Nebraska's Sex Offender Registration Act, detailing who must register and when. It specifies registration requirements for convicted sex offenders, including reporting address changes and aliases. The Omaha Police Department supports enforcement efforts.

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