convicted sexual offender?

Question

if someone is a convicted sexual offender and they have done prison time, are they allowed to be around children at all, in any circumstance, ever??

in response to shelly j, a sexual offender, within my family by marriage, not blood, fresh out of prison is coming to my family christmas function and i have a young son.

Answer 1

It would depend entirely on the terms of sentencing and probation. If the offense had anything to do with minors, it is likely that there are restrictions. Rarely, however, are the restrictions of the "blanket" variety because they would have to me measurable in the eyes of the law.

For example, it's unlikely that an offender on parole would have a restriction stating "no contact with minors EVER," as that would basically prevent him/her from ever going out in public. However desirable this might be for the public, this would be unenforceable.

Usually the terms would be something like "no unsupervised contact with any minors" or something like that. If your state is doing its job, those restrictions should be clearly listed on the offender's profile.

If the offense was unrelated to minors, it is unlikely that there would be any restrictions regarding exposure to children.

EDIT: After reading your additional comments, I would think you were well within your rights to keep him away from your family function regardless of the terms of probation. I fully believe that many who commit crimes can go on to lead productive, law-abiding lives....and I believe that ex-cons do deserve second chances. But your responsibilities as a mother preclude your responsibility to "not make waves" within your family.

Answer 2

It is possible, yes. Unless there are certain terms for a probation, there is nothing legal that keeps them from being around children.

The thing is that they will be registered with several systems so that anyone can find out if they have such a charge. So, people would be able to know that the person has that record, and would likely not allow them to have the position.

They have to register where they live and I think they are restricted from living so close to schools, but I think that's it.

Answer 3

It depends on the offense. If it was a crime against a child then the court will often make supervision part of the probation agreement. Even for the the offender's own children.

Are you wondering about something in particular? If you give us the situation, just leave out names and identifying info, we might be able to be more specific

Answer 4

Yes, especially family.

It depends on some other factors though the limits of where they are supposed to be allowed, the distance they are supposed to be from,.. etc etc.

There are supposed to be a bunch of things they register with,.. but they never do. If things catch up to them, they switch Cities or lie about their residence.

Even with a restraining order,.. nothing stopped the Predators. They love haveing children,.. it gets them close to women and other children >.< They do lure in Children,.. even if that wasn't their -- thing

Added: He or She will be allowed to attend your family function. In order for them not to be would require someone there to have a restraining order on them and then when they show up anyways you would have to wait for the police to show up after getting through to them. For some people this take over 3 hours. If you have deep concern, then do not attend the function with your child or do not attend at all. You may offer to have another event some time of your own with only certain people instead of the entire family.

Answer 5

If they are off probation yes they are allowed to be around children.. Except There are some local laws that restrict where they can live (such as within 1000 feet of a park or school)..

Answer 6

Yes, sometimes they are. It depends on the crime they were convicted of, mostly if it was a crime against a child, what the terms of his probation or parole are, and what the laws in that state/ jurisdiction are.

Answer 7

Not if he is alive.