When do I need to register?
Convicted sex offenders must initially register with the municipal police department in which they live within 48 hours of release from custody. Sex offenders who receive probationary sentences must contact their municipal police department immediately after sentence.
After my initial registration, how often do I need to register?
Sex offenders who were found to be repetitive and compulsive and convicted of certain enumerated crimes must re-register every 90 days. Otherwise, sex offenders have to re-register once a year with their municipal police department.
I do not remember if the Judge found me to be repetitive and compulsive. What should I do?
Please contact Det. Claire Odierna at (201) 795-6400, Ext. 6571 or Assistant Prosecutor John Mulkeen at (201) 795-6400, Ext. 6564.
I have already registered in New Jersey but I am moving. What do I need to do?
Upon a change of address, a sex offender shall notify that law enforcement agency with which the person is registered and shall re-register with the appropriate law enforcement agency no less than 10 days before he intends to first reside at his new address.
Since my last New Jersey registration, I have a new job or I am no longer working at my previous job. What do I need to do?
Upon a change of employment, a person shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency no later than five days after any such change.
Since my last New Jersey registration, I changed schools. What do I need to do?
Upon a change of school enrollment status, a person shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency no later than five days after any such change.
I live in and have to register in another state, but I am moving to New Jersey or moving back to New Jersey. Do I have to register in New Jersey?
You must register within 10 days of first residing in Hudson County if you were convicted of an offense similar to a Megan’s Law enumerated offense. If you are not sure if you have to register, please contact Det. Claire Odierna at (201) 795-6400, Ext. 6571 or Assistant Prosecutor John Mulkeen at (201) 795-6400, Ext. 6564.
I live in and have to register as a sex offender in another state, but I have gotten a job in Hudson County, New Jersey. Do I have to register my employment in Hudson County?
If you work in Hudson County on either a full-time or a part-time basis, with or without compensation, for more than 14 consecutive days or for an aggregate period exceeding 30 days in a calendar year, you must register with the municipal police department in which your employer is located, or where you are working, within ten days after beginning your work.
I live in and have to register as a sex offender in another state, but I will be going to school in Hudson County, New Jersey. What do I have to do?
Within ten days of starting school, you must register with the municipal police department in which your school is located.
I was convicted or acquitted by reason of insanity of an enumerated sex offense as an adult, or I was adjudicated delinquent for an offense that occurred while I was age 14-17 – can I be taken off of Megan’s Law?
Under N.J.S.A. 2C:7-2f, an individual may make application to the Superior Court for termination upon proof that he or she has not committed any offense within 15 years following conviction or release from a correctional facility, whichever is later, and is not likely to pose a threat to the safety of others. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:7-2g, however, offenders convicted, adjudicated delinquent, or acquitted by reason of insanity for more than one sex offense, aggravated sexual assault pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2a or sexual assault pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2c(1), are ineligible to apply for termination.
I was adjudicated delinquent for an enumerated sex offense that happened before I turned 14. Can I be taken off of Megan’s Law?
At age 18, sex offenders whose offenses occurred before they turned 14 can apply to the Superior Court for termination upon clear and convincing evidence that they do not pose a threat to others.