Virginia Sex Offender Registration Details

The laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia dictate that all offenders convicted of sexual crimes need to register and be enlisted in the ‘Sex Offender and Crimes against Minors Registry’. This list includes all sex offenders who require registering according to the state and federal laws. The definition of sex offender in the state of Virginia includes all persons convicted of ‘sexual offenses’ or ‘sexually violent offenses’. The details of each sexual crime are outlined by a specific statute of law and are dealt with by the concerned section of the Code of Virginia.

Virginia Sexual Offenses

The sexual offense charges, according to Virginia laws, includes marital sexual assault, carnal knowledge of minor, sexual battery, attempted sexual battery, possession of child pornography, unlawful photographing, filming or videotaping of another, and so on. These also include abduction of a minor, crimes against nature, and such others. The charges within the ‘sexually violent offenses’ category are rape, forcible sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, taking indecent liberties with minor, abduction for immoral purpose, object sexual penetration, etc.

The statutes that outline the details of the crimes labeled as ‘sexual offenses’ and 'sexually violent offenses’ can be found at http://sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov/sor/http://www.peoplepublicrecords.org/statutes.html.

Virginia Sex Offender Registration

If an individual living in Virginia has been convicted of similar ‘sexual offenses’ in any other jurisdiction, he or she needs to register in the ‘Sex Offender and Crimes against Minors Registry’ as well. Similarly if an individual is the resident of any other US state but has been convicted of ‘sex offenses’ in Virginia, the state law dictates that he or she register as well. Thus the database of registered sex offenders of Virginia includes offenders who are residents of other states but are presently living in Virginia as well as those who are residents of Virginia but currently living in other states.

The aim of maintaining and updating the ‘Sex Offender and Crimes against Minors’ Registry is to assist the community and the law enforcement agencies in ensuring the safety of all, especially children. All sex offenders convicted in the state of Virginia need to register. This helps in keeping a track of their whereabouts and thus prevents further crimes. The registration is done under the supervision of the respective local or state police departments and local authorities.

Information Required for VA Sex Offender Registration

At the time of registration the sex offender needs to submit a number of details about him or her including full name, nicknames and aliases, date of birth, addresses, and proof of addresses, social security number, vehicle details, contact information, physical description, and identifiers and so on. The sex offender must also notify the authorities about any changes in the details provided. The sex offenders need to register within 3 days after their release from a correctional facility.

The registration of the sex offenders is necessary to ensure public safety. However the registration of Virginia sex offenders does not mean that they would refrain from leading a normal life. This is generally done to keep them away from vulnerable places, especially when children are involved. You can check the Sex Offender and Crimes against Minors Registry from http://sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov/sor/http://www.peoplepublicrecords.org/acceptPolicy.html.