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Registered Sex
Offenders
Level I and Level II
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The State Of
Washington has strict laws that govern the information that can
be disclosed about registered sex offenders. In accordance with
these laws, the Cowlitz County
Sheriff's Office provides only a physical description, address,
and offense information.
Level One
These offenders present
a low risk to the community and
their likelihood to re-offend is considered minimal. They
normally have not exhibited predatory type characteristics and
most have successfully participated or are participating in
approved treatment programs. Many are first time offenders.
The Sheriff's Office shall share information with
appropriate law enforcement agencies and may disclose, upon
request, relevant, necessary, and accurate information to any
victim or witness to the offense and to any individual community
member who lives near the residence where the offender resides,
expects to reside, or is regularly found.
Level Two
These offenders present a
moderate risk to
the community and they have a higher likelihood of
re-offending than the Level 1 offenders. They are considered
a higher risk to re-offend, because of the nature of their
previous crime(s) and lifestyle (drug and alcohol abuse and
other criminal activity). Some have refused to participate
or failed to complete approved treatment programs.
For offenders classified as Risk Level II, the
Sheriff's Office may disclose relevant, necessary, and accurate information to:
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Public
schools
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Private schools
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Child
day care centers
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Family
day care providers
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Businesses and organizations that serve primarily
children, women, or vulnerable adults, neighbors and
community groups near where the offender resides, expects
to reside, or is regularly found.
If you
need information about registered sex
offenders living, working, or attending school in your neighborhood
[in Cowlitz County only], please call (360)
577-3092 ext 2278 or send e-mail to
our detective at
rso@co.cowlitz.wa.us.
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