Sex Registry Removal

Pathways to Sex Registry Removal in Illinois

Navigating the removal from the Illinois sex offender registry can be complex. John Stobbs offers expert guidance and representation to help eligible individuals understand and meet the requirements for removal.

Understanding Registration Duration:

• General Requirement: Typically, a ten-year registration is required, starting after release from incarceration or the beginning of probation.
  • Violation Implications: Failing to register or violating probation can restart or extend this period.
  • Increased Requirements for Non-Compliance: Failure to register may lead to quarterly registration requirements and an additional ten-year extension.

Lifetime Registration Requirements:

• For Specific Offenses:

• • Convicted of first-degree murder.
  • Adjudicated as a sexual predator.
• Registration Frequency: Required to register every 90 days for life.

Process of Name Removal:

• Automatic Removal: Not automatic upon completion of the registration period.
• Eligibility for Petition:
  • Wrongfully convicted or pardoned adults.
  • Minors convicted in juvenile court (not as adults).

Criteria for Court Consideration in Name Removal According to Illinois ​​(730 ILCS 150/) Sex Offender Registration Act:

• Factors Considered:

• • Risk assessment by a licensed evaluator.
  • Offender’s history.
  • Evidence of rehabilitation.
  • Age at the time of the offense.
  • Mental, physical, educational, and social history.
  • Victim impact statements.
  • Other relevant factors.

Filing a Petition for Removal:

• Waiting Period:
  • Five years for offenses classified as felonies.
  • Two years for offenses classified as misdemeanors.
• Burden of Proof: Demonstrate that the individual no longer poses a public threat.

Why Choose John Stobbs:

John Stobbs provides the necessary legal expertise to navigate the removal process from the sex offender registry in Illinois, ensuring that clients understand their rights and options.

Call for a Confidential Consultation

For assistance with petitioning for removal from the sex offender registry, contact John Stobbs at (618) 462-8484 for a confidential consultation. He is dedicated to supporting clients in Edwardsville, IL; Alton, IL; Madison County, IL; and the Southern Federal District of Illinois.