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Who is responsible for the public release of local sex offender information?
Who is responsible for the public release of local sex offender information?
- The Colorado Bureau of Investigation
- Local law enforcement agencies
- The Sex Offender Registration Unit (correct)
- Department personnel assigned to various units
What should department personnel do when a public inquiry is made about juvenile sex offender status?
What should department personnel do when a public inquiry is made about juvenile sex offender status?
- Refer the inquiry to the nearest law enforcement office
- Notify the juvenile offender's guardians
- Provide the information immediately
- Forward the inquiry to the Sex Offender Registration Unit (correct)
Which source should the public be directed to for information on registrants?
Which source should the public be directed to for information on registrants?
- The CBI Convicted Sex Offender website (correct)
- The department's records office
- The department’s confidential database
- The local newspaper
Which of the following statements is true regarding the disclosure of juvenile sex offender statuses?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the disclosure of juvenile sex offender statuses?
What governs inquiries or information not available via public sex offender websites?
What governs inquiries or information not available via public sex offender websites?
What action can personnel not take regarding public notification of a registrant’s status?
What action can personnel not take regarding public notification of a registrant’s status?
Study Notes
Responsibilities of the Sex Offender Registration Unit
- Manages public release of local sex offender information in compliance with state law and Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) guidelines.
- Ensures that notifications about registrants are not made unilaterally by personnel outside the Sex Offender Registration Unit.
Public Information Requests
- Public inquiries for registrant information should be directed to:
- CBI Convicted Sex Offender website.
- Department's public website.
Juvenile Sex Offender Information
- Juvenile sex offender statuses and registration information are not disclosed.
- Any inquiries regarding juvenile offenders are referred to the Sex Offender Registration Unit for handling.
Record Management Policies
- Inquiries about information not available on public sex offender websites are regulated by the department's records disclosure and management policies.
- Specific policies referenced include OMS 109.04 and OMS 109.05, detailing the protocol for records management.
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Description
This quiz covers the procedures and regulations regarding the dissemination of public information related to sex offenders in Colorado. Participants will learn about the responsibilities of the Sex Offender Registration Unit and the legal framework guiding public notifications. Test your understanding of state laws and CBI rules.
