Oklahoma Sexual Predator Laws
Statutes in Oklahoma
The term "sexual predator" is an all-encompassing term in the legal sense. As such, Oklahoma has sexual predator statutes in place that govern mostly how those convicted of sexual offenses need to maintain contact with law enforcement authorities. Specifically, sexual predator means any person who's been convicted of more than one sexually-related statute, someone who's been a violent offender or someone who's been convicted of victimizing children.
Sexual Predator Statutes Specifics
Specifically, sexual predator statutes in any jurisdiction require offenders to register as sex offenders where they live. Oklahoma is no different, and the statute regarding sexual predators requires the following:
Pursuant To Oklahoma Statute 57-583
A. Any person who becomes subject to the provisions of the Sex Offenders Registration Act, Section 581 et seq. of this title, on or after November 1, 1989, shall register as follows:
- With the Department of Corrections within ten (10) business days of being convicted or receiving a suspended sentence if the person is not incarcerated, or within ten (10) business days of release of the person from a correctional institution, except as provided in subsection B of this section; and
- With the local law enforcement authority having jurisdiction in the area where the person resides or intends to reside for more than seven (7) days. The registration is required within seven (7) days after entering the jurisdiction of the law enforcement authority.
For purposes of this section, "local law enforcement authority" means the municipal police department, if the person resides or intends to reside or stay within the jurisdiction of any municipality of this state; or, the county sheriff, if the person resides or intends to reside or stay at any place outside the jurisdiction of any municipality within this state.
B. Any person who has been convicted of an offense on or after November 1, 1989, in another jurisdiction, which offense if committed or attempted in this state, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses listed in Section 582 of this title and who enters and remains in this state shall register as follows:
- With the Department of Corrections when the person enters and intends to be in the state for thirty (30) days or longer. Such registration is required within thirty (30) days after entering the state; and
- With the local law enforcement authority having jurisdiction in the area where the person intends to reside or to stay for more than seven (7) days. The registration is required with local law enforcement within seven (7) days after entering the jurisdiction of the law enforcement authority.
C. The registration with the Department of Corrections required by this section shall be maintained by the Department of Corrections for a period of ten (10) years from the date of registration; however, persons who successfully complete the sex offender treatment program provided by the Department of Corrections, shall only be required to register with the Department for two (2) years after date of discharge. Repeat offenders after discharge shall be required to register for the full ten-year period.
D. The registration with the local law enforcement authority required by this section shall be maintained by such authority for five (5) years.
As you see, sexual predator statutes bring forth several requirements for anyone who falls under their jurisdiction in Oklahoma. As such, you need to make sure that you have a criminal defense team on your side that will help you with this process. Contact us today for a consultation, and we'll be ready to explain all of your options to you.
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