Oregon law requires adults and juveniles who have been convicted of certain sex crimes to be registered in the Oregon State Police Sex Offender Registry.The requirements apply to all offenders who live, work, or attend school in Oregon.It also applies to sex offenders who move to Oregon from other states.Registration is for life, unless the person is released by the court.
Sex offender registration is designed to help law enforcement identify sex offenders in the community, prevent future sex offenses, and to help track the most dangerous predatory and sexually violent offenders.
When an offender is on parole or probation, the supervising parole or probation officer ensures the offender's registration.In WashingtonCounty, that means they refer them to the Sheriff's Office.Once discharged from active supervision or conditional release, the offenders are required to report in person to a local law enforcement agency.
The Washington County Sheriff's Sex Offender Registration Unit is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.No appointment is needed and the process takes 15-30 minutes.
To register, each offender should bring the following information:
Photo identification
Residence address
Employment address and information
If only attending school in Oregon, the name of the school
A copy of the judgment of conviction for initial registration is helpful
* If you do not have the above items, still come in because you may be able to register anyway.
Each offender is photographed and their fingerprints must be on file.There is no registration fee.
