Oregon Sex Offender Records

What is a Sex Offender?

Generally, the term sex offender is often ascribed to a party whom a judicial authority finds liable for committing a sexual offense in a city, municipality, county, state, or the United States as a whole. However, each jurisdiction has specific sex-related crimes that make a party qualify to be a sex violator. Furthermore, the penalties or classification may vary as well. Oregon and its judicial department treat sex crimes severely. The sex offender status in Oregon does not only apply to a sex crime the sex maniac committed in the state.

Therefore, any individual convicted of a sex violation in another district in the United States may also be classified as a sex offender, even if the crime is not a sex offense in Oregon. In addition, since the sexual act requires the person to register as a sex offender in that district, the party must also register as a sex offender in Oregon. This fact shows the enormous burden that comes with being convicted of sex crimes. Sometimes, the sex deviant’s name would stay on the Oregon sex offender registry for life, regardless of if the party moves out of the state.

Who is Considered a Sex Offender in Oregon?

A sex offender in Oregon is any person the court finds guilty of violating sexual crimes identified under the state’s statutes. There are different sex offenses or sexual misdemeanors that may charge an individual to court in Oregon. Usually, committing these sex crimes may result in punishments and varying commitments, including imprisonment, sex offender registration, payment of fines, and probation. In addition, according to the law, the state may penalize sex offenders with the seriousness of the crime. Often, previous convictions, the offender’s age, the victim’s age, the offender-victim relationship, the use of threats and violence, or the presence of a weapon influences the final judgment at the court. Ultimately, an individual convicted of any of the following sex crimes is a sex violator in Oregon;

Rape in the first, second, and third-degree
Sodomy in the first, second, and third-degree
Unlawful sexual penetration in any degree
Sexual abuse in any degree
Custodial sexual misconduct in any degree
Kidnapping with the intent to commit the act of rape, sodomy, and unlawful sexual penetration
Incest
Bestiality
Promoting prostitution
Distribution of child pornography
Indecent exposure publicly or privately
Sexting
Sexual corruption of a child online
Sexual battery
Burglary with the intent to commit sexual crimes

What are the Different Types of Sex Offenses in Oregon?

Some of the different forms of illicit sexual actions which make up sex crimes in Oregon are;

Sodomy: Oregon defines sodomy as any activity against sexual nature, and it involves penetrating the anus of another individual or engaging in oral sex with another person. There are three categories of sodomy in Oregon; sodomy in the 1st degree, the 2nd degree, and the 3rd degree. While the victim’s age determines the severity of this sex crime, per ORS § 163.385, a person is guilty of sodomy in the 3rd degree if the party engages in anal sex with another person under the age of 16 or convinces another person to take part in anal intercourse. Sodomy in the 3rd degree in Oregon is a class C felony. Class C felony charge attracts five years of prison sentences and a fine of $125,000.

According to ORS § 163.395, sodomy in the 2nd degree entails anal penetration with a minor under 14 years of age. It is a class B felony with punishments slightly graver than a first-degree violation. Sex offenders in this category may stay in prison for ten years, and the deviant must pay $250,000.

ORS § 163.405 states that a person is guilty of sodomy in the 1st degree if:

The victim is 12 years or less
The sex maniac coerced the victim
The sufferer is less than 16 years and is related to the offender
The victim could not give consent due to mental incapacity or helplessness

In Oregon, sodomy in the first degree is a class A felony, and persons guilty may spend up to 20 years in a correctional center and pay fines up to $300,000.

Rape: Rape is an activity involving vaginal or anal penetration without seeking proper consent. According to ORS § 163.375, there are three different classes of rape; rape in the first, second, and third degrees. Forceful sexual intercourse with a minor under 16 years of age is a third-degree rape, also known as statutory rape, and it is a class C felony (ORS § 163.355).

Under ORS § 163.365, a person is guilty of rape in the 2nd degree if the individual engages in sexual intercourse with a child younger than 14 years, while first-degree rape offense usually entails the following;

Sexual action with the use of force and threats
Sexual relations with a child under the age of 12
Sexual intercourse with a relative below 16 years
Sexual act with a victim who is mentally unstable and cannot give permission

Rape in the first degree is a class A felony, and it is punishable by 20 years in prison and $375,000 in fines. Second and third-degree rape are classes B and C felonies and are punishable by ten years in prison and $250,000 in fines and five years in prison with fines up to $125,000, respectively.

Sexual Abuse: Sexual abuse is any unlawful contact or sexual touching to arouse or satisfy sexual desire. When this act occurs between a minor of 14 years or lesser and an adult of 18 years or older, it is a first-degree sexual abuse (ORS § 163.427) and a class B felony. Punishments include ten years behind bars and a $250,000 fine.

2nd-degree sexual abuse involves any sexual penetration, cunnilingus, or fellatio by a party who is 21 years or older and a minor below 17 years (ORS § 163.395). It is punishable by five years imprisonment and possible supervision with the payment of a $100,000 fine.

Sexual abuse in the 3rd degree involves sexual contact with any person in the age bracket of 14 to 17 while the offender is 21 years and above (ORS § 163.415). The State of Oregon punishes offenders by fine payment up to $6,250 and jail time for a maximum of one year.

Child Pornography: Usually, child pornography refers to the production of sexual images showing intercourse, masturbation, or indecently exposing the genitals of a minor. Under ORS § 163.665 to 163.689, Oregon residents must not;

Keep sexually explicit pictures of minors
Distribute, sell or loan illicit images of minors
Sexually display a minor in explicit conduct

Child porn is punishable by five to 20 years in prison and up to $125,000 to $375,000 in fines.

Human Trafficking and Kidnapping: Human trafficking involves exchanging money or substances of value for sexual intercourse with kidnapped individuals. Per ORS § 163.266, a person is guilty of sex trafficking if the party intentionally transports or recruits other people and forces them to involuntary servitude as defined in ORS § 163.263. Other elements in this crime include;

Disrespecting the fact that a person may use coercion or threat to force the victim to take part in a commercial sex act
Disregarding that the victim is under 18 years and another party may use the sufferer for a commercial sexual purpose

Human trafficking is punishable by five years of incarceration and payment of fines.

Failure to Report Child Pornography: In line with ORS § 163.693, a person is guilty of this crime if there is evidence to believe that in the course of producing a video or image, the content shows sexually explicit photos and engagements with a child and the party refuses to report to the right body. The failure to report child porn is a class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by 364 days in jail and $6,250 in fines.

Private Indecency: In Oregon, it is a crime to expose one’s genitals or other sensitive parts of the body willfully to arouse others in places where privacy is expected, as an effort to annoy another person or when there is no consent to the exposure. Under ORS § 163.467, private indecency is a class A misdemeanor and may attract imprisonment for 364 days and a $6,250 fine.

Public Indecency: ORS § 163.465 defines public indecency as any engagement in sexual intercourse or the exposure of private body parts to arouse the sexual desire of others in public places or the view of the public. It is a class A misdemeanor. However, former convictions for this crime raise the severity to a class C felony. Public indecency is punishable by five years in prison and a maximum fine of $125,000.

Sexual Misconduct: Sexual misconduct, according to ORS § 163.445, involves engaging in sexual acts with a person to whom the actor is not married and the victim is under the age of 18. It is a class C misdemeanor, and offenders are incarcerated for 30 days and pay fines in the range of $1,250.

Sexual Assault of An Animal: Making contact or causing an object to touch the sex organs, anus, and other parts of an animal for sexual arousal or causing other people to feel the sensitive parts of an animal for sexual gratification is a crime. Under ORS § 167.333, sexual assault of an animal is a class C felony, and the corresponding punishment includes five years incarceration period and a $125,000 fine.

Incest: Following ORS § 163.525, incest refers to sexual relations, including anal intercourse or marriage between blood relatives. Incest is a class C felony, and defendants may spend up to five years in a correctional facility and pay fines up to $125,000.

Aiding the Sexual Delinquency of A Minor: An adult of 18 years and above is guilty of aiding the sexual delinquency of a minor if;

As a male, the individual takes part in sexual intercourse with a female who is under the age of 18
As a female, the party engages in sexual activities with a male below the age of 18
The sex maniac engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a minor or causes the victim to engage in illegal sexual intercourse.

Following the provisions of the ORS § 163.435, contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor is a class A misdemeanor. As such, it is punishable by a maximum of one year imprisonment and a $6,250 fine.

Prostitution: In respect to state laws, Oregon prohibits that residents monetize sex or solicit for sex. According to ORS § 167.002 and 167.007, an individual is guilty of prostitution if the party agrees to engage in sexual conduct in exchange for money or materials of value. These laws strictly apply to people who receive money for sex as ORS § 167.008 has termed it criminal for people to buy sex.

In Oregon, any person who engages in the following is promoting prostitution;

Takes part in activities that help or facilitate prostitution
Runs a place for prostitution
Convinces a person to engage in prostitution
Accepts money and gifts as payments for the prostitution of other people

The Oregon Revised Statutes on sexual crimes are pretty straightforward but may be confusing. The information above only represents a part and not all of the sexual offenses, gravity, and penalties. Therefore, seeking counsel from a seasoned criminal lawyer with experience in Oregon’s sentencing procedure may be better off, rather than wasting time and effort to search through several laws and legal resources online.

What Types of Sex Offenders Exist in Oregon?

Oregon requires that persons convicted for sexual violations register as sex offenders. However, the criteria for registration may differ on the registry because some sex crimes are more severe than others. Nevertheless, each sex maniac in the state undergoes a risk assessment test to determine the class of sex offender each party falls into. Oregon classifies sex violators into three groups, namely; Level I, II, and III.

Level I

Level I sex offenders have the lowest level of recommitting sex crimes and must register yearly with the local security authorities for 15 years. In Oregon, Level I sex offenses include;

Private indecency
Public indecency
Sexual abuse in the first degree where the victim is an adult
Sexual abuse in the second degree with a victim who is 18 years or older
Sexual abuse in the third degree
Encouraging child sexual abuse in the second degree
Encouraging child sexual abuse in the third degree
Sexual misconduct
Unlawful dissemination of an intimate image
Custodial sexual misconduct in the second degree (with an adult victim)
Commercial secual solicitation

Level II

Sex maniacs with moderate levels of recommitting sex crimes are Level II offenders. Sex deviants in this class must register with law enforcement authorities every six months for 25 years. Level two sex offenses include;

Child prostitution
Luring a minor
Sexual abuse in the first degree where the victim is between 13 to 17 years of age.
Sexual abuse in the second degree where the victim is 16 or 17 years of age.
Incest
Encouraging child sexual abuse in the first degree
Custodial sexual misconduct
Unlawful sexual contact with a child
Possession of child pornography
Online sexual corruption of a child in the first and second-degree

Level III

Level III offenders are high-risk sex maniacs with the highest tendencies of recommitting sex crimes. Level III sex violators in Oregon register every 90 days for the rest of their life. Examples of sex offenses in this category are;

Sodomy in the first, second, and third-degree
Rape in the first, second, and third-degree
Unlawful sexual penetration on the first and second degree
Kidnapping in the first and second degree
Sexual abuse in the second degree with a victim younger than 16 years
Sexual abuse in the first degree with a victim less than 13 years old
Incest with a minor under 16

Regardless of the class, the State of Oregon may grant relief from registration for Level 1 offenders and may consider reclassification for Level 2 and 3 sex deviants. To request relief, an interested party must download and complete the Application for Relief. Likewise, for reclassification, concerned sex offenders must fill the Application for Reclassification. Sex maniacs may submit the completed form to the Board of Parole and Post-Post Supervision (BoPPPS).

How to Find a Sex Offender Near Me in Oregon

Under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 163A, the Oregon State Police must disclose information about high-risk or specific sex offenders within a certain geographical area upon request. However, the state police may withhold information if the offender is under the supervision of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB).

The public may access vital information on Level III sex offenders through the Oregon State Police Sex Offender Registry Section. Details of other sex offenders are obtainable by contacting the Oregon State Police (OSP) on (503) 934-1258 or Sexoffender.Questions@osp.oregon.gov. For sex offenders currently on supervision for a convicted sex crime, the OSP refers the caller to the supervising agency in charge.

The National Sex Offender Public Website is another way for persons living in Oregon to access information about sex deviants. The National Sex Offender Public Website is a central repository containing details of sex violators in the United States. Interested persons can look up sex offenders by name and location. However, to check for a sex criminal by name, requestors must know the violator's name to aid the search. By clicking on 'advance' on the homepage, users have the opportunity to search for a sex deviant by county, city/town, and zip code.

What Happens When You Register as a Sex Offender in Oregon?

In Oregon, offenders convicted of sexual crimes have to report to their parole and probation officer periodically. The law enforcement agency also regularly visits the sex deviant’s home to verify compliance with conditions upon registration. In addition, the majority of the sex maniacs must undergo sex offender treatment and polygraph examinations.

Generally, sex violators may not live near or use the same facilities as children. Similarly, sex offenders must not stay in homes where other sex offenders reside, either on probation, parole, or post-prison supervision, unless explicitly authorized under ORS § 144.102.

A sex offender must report in person to the local law enforcement agency within ten days following release on parole or discharge from prison. Also, sex maniacs must present themselves to the security agency within ten days of;

Getting a job
Attending an institute of higher education
Changing residence
Changing status

However, the state only strictly supervises convicted sex deviants or those serving community service as part of parole or probation. Failure to comply with other reporting requirements is a Class A misdemeanor offense, except where the crime in question is a felony. Nevertheless, failure to report is a Class C felony.

What is the Oregon Sex Offender Registry?

The Oregon Sex Offender Registry Section grants access to collated records on sex offenders in the state. The registry provides statewide information on sex offenders, including the offender’s name, date of birth, age, sex, residence address, height, weight, hair color, eye description, and body markings such as tattoos and piercings. However, the online registry only contains sex offenders in Oregon listed as Level 3 sex offenders - sex offenders who are categorized as posing the highest risk of reoffense and require the most extensive notification range.

Note: The Sex Offenders Registry is for information purposes only, and users are warned not to use the information in the database to commit a crime and other offenses.

Interested members of the public may also obtain public record information from third party websites. These privately owned sites typically host data culled from public databases and repositories. However, the information available on third-party sites may vary since they are independent of government sources. To use a third-party site, record seekers may be required to provide all of some of the following information:

The full name on the record of choice
The last known or current address of the named individual
The address of the requestor

Who Runs the Oregon Sex Offender Registry?

The Oregon State Police (OSP) maintains the Oregon Sex Offender Registry Section. The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 163A.100 and 163A.215 are the guiding statute for the Oregon State Police in the administration of sex offenders information. Under these statutes, Oregon State Police releases information about level 3 sex offenders unless the offenders are under the supervision of the Oregon Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB). Nonetheless, the Oregon Psychiatric Security Review Board can request and authorize sex offender information to be listed on the Oregon Sex Offender Registry.

However, while the Oregon State Police is responsible for maintaining and updating the Sex Offenders Registry, they are not responsible for assessing or classifying sex offenders into different risk levels. According to Oregon State Statutes 163A.100 through 163A.115, the classification of sex offenders into varying risk levels is done by the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision (BoPPPS), the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), or the supervisory authority. The supervisory authority may include the state or local correctional agencies, officially designated in each county by that county’s board of county commissioners, county court to operate corrections supervision services, custodial facilities, or both (as defined in ORS 144.087).

Who Can View the Oregon Sex Offender Registry?

Interested members of the public can search the Sex Offenders Registry database maintained by the Oregon State Police. However, the number of offenders listed online for public viewing is lesser than the total number of offenders in the statewide registry. This is because Oregon Laws only grant permission for providing public access to information on Level 3 Sex offenders. To retrieve information about the undisclosed offenders, interested persons must know the name of the offender before retrieving the records using the following methods:

Send an email request for sex offender information to the OSP Sex Offender Registry Section at sexoffender.questions@osp.oregon.gov. The email must contain a statement regarding the purpose of the request, such as protecting oneself, family, or community who may be at risk of getting in contact with such offenders would suffice.
Alternatively, requesters should call the OSP Sex Offenders Registry at (503) 934-1258
Sex victims can also access sex offender information regarding the offender via a toll-free telephone number during regular business hours. The toll-free line for victims with victim ID numbers is 1-(800) 551-2934
According to the Public Records Law, members of the public can also make a public records request.
Alternatively, anyone may also request information under the public record’s law.

The information contained only describes the offender’s sex history and does not represent a list of the offender’s complete criminal history. For enquires or clarifications on records found on the Sex Offenders Register (SOR), contact the registry at:

Oregon State Police
Sex Offender Registry Section
3565 Trelstad Ave. SE Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 934-1258
Email: sexoffender.Questions@osp.oregon.gov

What are the Sex Offender Laws in Oregon?

Oregon is governed by several sex laws and regulations governing the behavior of sex offenders in the state of Oregon. These laws and regulations include:

Oregon Sex Offender Registration Law

This is the sex offenders law that requires sex offenders to register with the Sex Offenders registry maintained by the Oregon Police Department. The information collected includes names, addresses, phone numbers, physical attribute descriptions, photographs, fingerprints, DNA, vehicle information, driver’s license number, SSN, location, and phone number of employment institutions and institutions of education.

Additionally, the law applies to out-of-state offenders and the time frame designated for registration. which is as follows:

Within 10 days of being released from a correctional institution, detention center, or court
No later than 10 days of changing address
Within 10 days of name change
Within 10 days of moving into Oregon from another region
Annually within 10 days of the person’s birth date
Within 10 days of 1st employment of 1st day of class attendance
No later than 10 days after a status change in employment or class attendance
Twenty-one days before an intent to travel internationally.

Can a Sex Offender Live With Their Family in Oregon?

Sex offenders in Oregon are allowed to cohabit with members of their families. However, if the sex offender is classified as a level 3 sex offender and committed sex crimes against a minor, then the sex offender cannot stay in a house where the relative(s) is/are under 18 years of age. They are also prohibited from living with another sex offender as well except in certain situations

How Long Do Sex Offenders Have to Register in Oregon?

The registration requirement for persons categorized as predatory sex offenders is that they obey a lifetime registration obligation. However, Level 1 offenders may apply for relief from registration, and Level 2 or 3 offenders may apply for reclassification, which may lead to shorter registration periods or less extensive notification levels. Offenders will have to satisfy the conditions set by the Board of Parole, or the applications will be denied.

Do Sex Offenders Have to Notify Neighbors in Oregon?

Sex offenders are not legally compelled to notify neighbors of their sex offender status or crimes, this is however dependent on their sex offender notification status, for instance, a level 1 sex offender is required to the person they are living with. For level 2 sex offenders, they are to inform:

The Person they are living with
Their neighbors and churches around
Community parks, school, and child care centers
Convenience stores and businesses
Other places that children or potential victims might visit frequently
Long term and residential care facilities

For level 3 sex offenders, Sexually dangerous violent offenders, and Predatory sex offenders, they are required to inform:

The Person they are living with
Their neighbors and churches around
Community parks, school, and child care centers
Convenience stores and businesses
Other places that children or potential victims might visit frequently
Long term and residential care facilities
Local or regional media sources
Their information is also available for anyone who visits the Oregon State Police Sex Offender Police Registry Website

Residents in the state may also be notified by subscribing to the Sex Offender Registry maintained by the Oregon State Police for email notifications on the movements of sex offenders near their address or community. It should be noted that all Sex offenders are required to register with the Oregon State Police, Sex Offender Registry Section especially offenders categorized under; level 2, level 3, SDVO, and PSO.

Sex offenders are considered to have defaulted registration when they break one or more of the following:

Failure to make the initial report to the relevant agency
Failure to report when engaging in a vocation or attending a higher education institution
Failure to report after a change in school enrollment or employment status, including - enrollment, employment, or vocation status at a higher education institution
Failure to report after a change of residence
Failure to make and submit an annual report
Failure to provide up-to-date and correct information at registration
Failure to sign and submit the sex offender registration form
Failure or avoidance of participation in a sex offender risk assessment as directed by the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, Psychiatric Security Review Board, Oregon Health Authority, or supervisory authority
Failure to be subject to fingerprint collection or photograph capture for face, identifying scars, marks, or tattoos.

Note: By legal requirements, sex offenders who are not under supervision are subject to an annual registration fee of $70.00 for assessments.

Do Sex Offenders Have to Put Up a Sign in Their Yard in Oregon?

Sex offenders in Oregon are not legally obligated to put up signs in their yards stating their sex offender status. However, the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision (BoPPPS), the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), or the supervisory authority can place Sex offenders under electronic supervision.

How Close Can a Sex Offender Live to a School in Oregon?

The Department of Corrections, in consultation with the BoPPPS and community corrections agencies, decides how close sex offenders can live to a school. This is determined according to a decision matrix created by the Department of Correction to set permanent residence requirements for a sex offender.

The regulations stated by the Oregon Department of Corrections are as follows:

A sex offender graded as a sexually violent dangerous offender (SVDO) or a predatory sex offender cannot reside close to locations where children and manors are the primary occupants or users.
The prohibition only applies to permanent housing and not transitional housing. In this context, transitional housing refers to a housing facility that is to be occupied by a sexually violent dangerous offender or a predatory sex offender for a period not exceeding 45 days immediately after release from custody.
Probation officers and supervising officers may make exceptions to the above-listed rules where there is not enough information to carry out a permanent residency placement for sexual offenders in the interest of public safety and the rehabilitation of the sex offender;

In such situations, the following are considered;

Any other residential placement and the degree of risk posed to the community,
Presence or absence at the area of residency of an enhanced support system that enables supervision goals and community safety efforts,
Enhanced supervision monitoring capacities that are in the environment of the offender's residence, for example, electronic supervision, curfew, live-in-care provider, and community notification

However, the permanent residency restrictions can be waived if one or more conditions are duly met:

The residency includes 24-hour case management
The offender has been released from prison unexpectedly without prior notice, and a better residency is being arranged for with urgency

In such an instance, the supervising officer must notify the affected community stating the reasons before the offender is released from custody.

How to Look Up Sex Offenders in Oregon

The Oregon Sex Offender Registry is publicly available for searches and confirmation of sex offender's data. Individuals may search the Online Sex Offender Registry by using the following criteria:

Search by name - input the last name, first name, middle name, city, county, and Zip code of the offender in the search spotlight.
Search by address - input the complete or partial address and state the radius/ distance in miles to be covered in the search
Map list search - interested persons can also search a map tagged my geo-pins on the portal. The map search contains the following information about the sex offender: photograph, name, date of birth, age, sex, residence address, height, weight, hair color, eye description, and a description of peculiar characteristics such as tattoos and piercings.

The Online Sex offenders registry only contains information about Level 3 sex offenders. Individuals may retrieve records of other offenders by contacting the Oregon State Police, Sex Offenders Registry Division. Persons with further enquires and suggestions can contact the Oregon State Police, Sex Offenders Registry at the office located at:

Oregon State Police
Sex Offender Registry Section
3565 Trelstad Ave. SE Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 934-1258
Email: sexoffender.Questions@osp.oregon.gov

Can You Expunge a Sex Offender Charge in Oregon?

The Oregon Board of Parole is responsible for relieving sex offenders from registration in the state. Only sex offenders with a notification level 1 registration are eligible for relief from registration. They may do this by filing a petition in court and submitting the decision of the court to

Oregon State Police
Sex Offender Registration Unit
3565 Trelstad Ave SE
Salem, OR 97317-9614

Level 2 and 3 offenders may apply for reclassification first before applying for relief.

In addition to this, the legislature of the state of Oregon recently gave room for some sex crimes to be expunged such as misdemeanor sex offenses where the sexual act was consensual and the difference in the age was not less than five years. The offender is required to have been relieved from registration prior to the request. The expungement also applies to Class C felony sex crimes where the offender was below the age of 16 at the time of the offense and the victim was 3 years younger than the offender but over the age of 12. The act itself also must have been consensual. This provision applies to offenses such as Class C felonies including rape in the third degree and sodomy in the third degree.

Is Public Urination a Sex Offense in Oregon?

Urinating in public is not a sex offense in Oregon. However, various counties within the state have varying rules as regards public urination and the penalties attached.

How to Report a Sex Offender in Oregon

To report a sex offender or suspected sex offender to in Oregon, Contact the Oregon State police located at:

Oregon State Police
Sex Offender Registry Section
3565 Trelstad Avenue
SE Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 934-1258
Email: sexoffender.Questions@osp.oregon.gov

The OSP is responsible for dealing with erring sex offenders and conducting routine compliance sweeps to ensure that sex offenders are complying with laid down rules and regulations.