There are four different levels of sex offenders:

• Level 0 is for offenders either convicted of their crime prior to 1996, or committed their crime as a juvenile
• Level 1 is for offenders with a low risk of committing another sex offense
• Level 2 is for offenders with a moderate risk of reoffending, and
• Level 3 is for sex offenders with a high risk of another sex crime

All registered sex offenders are administered a sex offender assessment which evaluates risk across 19 different areas. The score on this assessment then determines their level.

Community notification is made on Level 2 and Level 3 offenders in accordance with A.R.S. 13-3825

Prior to an offender's release or sentence to probation, the agency that had custody of the individual completes a risk assessment screening profile. This instrument evaluates nineteen criteria that are considered to be significant factors contributing to sex offender recidivism. Each criterion is given a score, which is then totaled to arrive at the recommended risk level. All criminal justice agencies must use the standardized Arizona Risk Assessment, however, occasionally law enforcement discovers information which can affect an offender's risk level. As such, law enforcement is given the discretion to either accept the recommended risk level or complete another risk assessment. 

No, each state has slightly different community notification laws, implementation dates, and risk assessment instruments. 

In Arizona, all sex offenders classified as "predator" are housed at the State Hospital. Once an offender completes his sentence and is scheduled for release, the offender may be reviewed for violent sexual predator criteria. If it is determined that the offender is a violent sexual predator, Arizona law provides for a civil commitment to the Arizona State Hospital. The sex offender may request an annual review to determine if he is eligible for release into society, at which time the label "predator" is removed. 

The offender has 72 hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays, to complete a change of address. This must be completed in person, on a sex offender registration form. Failure to comply is a Class 4 Felony. 

This is dependent on their level.  Arizona Revised Statute 13-3727 states a level 3 sex offender is not allowed to live within 1000 feet of a school, provided two conditions are in place:

Condition 1: A person must have been convicted of a dangerous crime against children as defined in section A.R.S. 13-705, or who has been convicted of an offense committed in another jurisdiction that if committed in this state would be a dangerous crime against children as defined in section A.R.S. 13-705:

• A "Dangerous crime against children" means any of the following that is committed against a minor who is under fifteen years of age: Second degree murder; Aggravated assault resulting in serious physical injury or involving the discharge, use or threatening exhibition of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; Sexual assault; Molestation of a child; Sexual conduct with a minor; Commercial sexual exploitation of a minor; Sexual exploitation of a minor; Child abuse as prescribed in section 13-3623, subsection A, paragraph 1; Kidnapping; Sexual abuse; Taking a child for the purpose of prostitution as prescribed in section 13-3206; Child sex trafficking as prescribed in section 13-3212; Involving or using minors in drug offenses; Continuous sexual abuse of a child; Attempted first degree murder; Sex trafficking; Manufacturing methamphetamine under circumstances that cause physical injury to a minor; Bestiality as prescribed in section 13-1411, subsection A, paragraph 2; Luring a minor for sexual exploitation; Aggravated luring a minor for sexual exploitation; Unlawful age misrepresentation; Unlawful mutilation; or Sexual extortion as prescribed in section 13-1428.

Condition 2: The person is classified as a level three offender pursuant to section A.R.S. 13-3825.

The Gilbert Police Department has no role in assigning, approving, or placing sex offenders in any sort of residential home/dwelling.

 

Although registration is mandatory for adults, it is not for juveniles. If a juvenile is adjudicated delinquent of an act that would require an adult to register, the court can require the juvenile to register until the age of twenty-five. Community notification laws may apply if ordered by the court.

Yes, all sex offenders are required to obtain a credential from the MVD. The credential which is obtained annually, looks identical to any other license except when a law enforcement official checks the status of the credential it indicates that the individual is subject to sex offender registration. Failure to obtain this credential is a Class 6 felony with a mandatory $250 assessment.

It is incumbent upon the user to contact the court in the "convicting jurisdiction" to gain access to these public documents.

Yes, judges have the authority to court order sex offender registration if there was a finding of sexual motivation. 

The county sheriff is responsible for registering sex offenders living within their county.

Gilbert Police Department Non-emergency line: 480-503-6500 or 9-1-1 for emergency situations

Please contact the Gilbert Police Department Crime Prevention Unit via email at policecrimeprevention@gilbertaz.gov if you are interested in starting or joining a neighborhood watch program and to obtain useful information on personal safety. 

National Sexual Assault Hotline 24/7: 1-800-656-4673

National Human Trafficking Hotline 24/7: 1-888-373-7888

Arizona DPS Sex Offender Compliance Homepage

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