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Sex Offender Information

Sex Offenders

Frequently Asked Questions about Sex Offenders

Frequently Asked Questions about Sex Offenders

Who is a sex offender?
A person convicted of a sex offense as defined by the Revised Code of Washington 9.94A.030, 9A.44.096, 9.68A.090, 9A.28, 9.94A.030 or 9A.40. Sex offenders also include anyone convicted out-of-state for an offense that under the laws of this state would be classified as a sex or kidnapping offense.

Who must register as a sex offender?
Any adult or juvenile who has been convicted of a sex or kidnapping offense after Feb. 28, 1990, or who is on active supervision for a sex offense or who has been committed as a sexually violent predator, or who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of of committing any sex or kidnapping offense.

How long must a sex offender continue to register?
The duration of an offender's duty to register is based upon the original offense:

Class A Felony: May stop registering only upon the order of the Superior Court.
Class B Felony: 15 years from the date of release 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.
Class C Felony: 10 years from the date of release from confinement of entry of the judgment and sentence, if the person has spent 10 consecutive years in the community without being convicted of any new offenses.
Gross Misdemeanor: 10 years from the date of release from confinement of entry of the judgement and sentence, if the person has spent 10 consecutive years in the community without being convicted of any new offenses. (Same as Class C Felony)
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.

Who decides where a sex offender may live?
The Bellevue Police Department has no legal authority to direct where sex offenders may or may not live. Unless court-ordered restrictions exist, the offender is constitutionally free to live wherever he or she chooses.

Under what authority is sex offender information released to the public?
The Bellevue Police Department releases sex offender information pursuant to Revised Code of Washington 4.24.550, which authorizes law enforcement to release information to the public regarding sex offenders when the agency determines that disclosure of information is relevant and necessary to protect the public and to counteract the danger created by the particular offender. The content of the information made available, as well as where and how the information is disseminated, is restricted to the standards set forth in Chapter 4.24 and by the Washington State Supreme Court ruling in State v. Ward, 123 Wa 2d 488 (1994).

This notification is not intended to increase fear; rather it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public.

What steps should I take to protect my family?
Sex offenders, including those who live in the community and haven't satisfied their obligations to register, have always been with us. Personal safety questions can be answered by the Bellevue Crime Prevention Office at 425-452-6915. Specific safety tips can be found here: Safety Tips

Who can I call to get more information about sex offenders?
The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs operates a statewide Sex Offender Notification and Resource Center. If you have specific questions, you may contact the Bellevue Police Department (contact informaion in the right column) during business hours.

Last updated: March 2009

Contact Information

Bellevue Police Department
450 110th Ave. NE
P.O. Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Phone: 425-452-6917 or toll free at 1-877-881-BPD1 (2731)
Fax: 425-452-6110
E-mail: records@bellevuewa.gov
Contact: For emergencies (including hearing impaired), 911

Police Public Information Officer
450 110th Ave. NE
P.O. Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Officer Carla Iafrate
Phone: 425-452-4129
E-mail: bellevuepd@bellevuewa.gov