Sex Offender Information

For the most part, the information regarding registered sex offenders is disclosed at the discretion of the agency (WPD). However, the information released must relate to the level of danger posed by the offender, to the offender's pattern of offending behavior, and to the need of the community members to enhance their individual and collective safety.

The State of Minnesota has risk levels:

Level 1 -- low risk of re-offending
Level 2 -- moderate risk of re-offending Level 3 -- high risk of re-offending

Some offenders are not assigned a risk level due to their offense being adjudicated prior to legislation enactment. They are not subject to community notification.

Notification Process:

Level 1 -- Mandatory; Victims who have requested disclosure
Discretionary; Witnesses or victims, other law enforcement agencies

Level 2 -- Mandatory; All persons and entities included in Level 1
Discretionary; Groups and agencies that the offender is likely to encounter

Level 3 -- Mandatory; All persons and entities in Level 1 and Level 2
Discretionary; Other members of the community who the offender is likely to encounter...

The current standard for a Level 3 offender is to invite the community to a public meeting and disclose the necessary information

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