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Department of Community Justice
501 S.E. Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 250 Portland, OR 97214
MAIN: 503.988.3701 ** FAX: 503.988.3990 ** TTY Relay Service: 711
Sex Offender Supervision
Alison
Kinsey
Community Justice Manager
503.988.4422
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Multnomah County Sex Offender Supervision Program
The central focus and primary goal of the sex offender supervision program is to enhance community safety, protect existing victims, prevent further victimization, preclude new criminal activities and enforce strict compliance with the conditions of supervision established by the Court or Parole Board in conformance with Oregon Statute.
Multnomah County supervises approximately 900 sexual offenders of which approximately 200 have been identified as predatory. The sex offender team consists of a District Manager, a Program Manager, two clinical coordinators, one specific to sexual offending the other specific to psychopathy, 5 supervisors, 17 parole/probation officers representing 5 field offices, 6 additional parole/probation officers representing the Transition, Mental Health, Gang and Special Supervision Team units and a Day Reporting Corrections Counselor, all of whom have received specialized training and certification.
The mission is achieved by bringing to bear the full compliment of resources, which have been shown to be effective, to contain and reintegrate persons convicted of sex crimes and who have been released to the community.
The tools utilized to achieve these goals include:
- A thorough assessment of the risk to the community based on actuarial risk assessments and a review of the specific details of the crime of conviction, prior criminal activity including convictions and admissions, attitudes and actions taken by the offender which reflect an understanding of the impact of the crime on the victim and the community, and a willingness to change behavior and accept accountability for prior actions.
- The development of a plan for notification of appropriate persons in the community in which the offender will be residing. Such notification may, depending on the unique circumstances of each case, include the individuals with whom the offender plans to live, persons residing in close proximity to the offender, neighborhood organizations, schools, churches and police precincts.
- Surveillance and visits to the offender’s home to assure compliance with the conditions of supervision. Such home contacts may include searches for evidence of new criminal activities and activities which are known to increase the likelihood of sexual crimes.
- Contact with the offender’s neighbors, acquaintances, family members, victims and employers to assess compliance with the conditions of supervision and evidence of progress or regression in the offender’s attitude towards positive change. A primary focus is the offender’s compliance with the “no contact” provisions (minors, victims or specified others) included is the conditions of supervision.
- Reporting by the offender to the parole/probation office to assess compliance with the conditions of supervision and progress toward completion of specific activities mandated by the Court or Parole Board.
- The imposition of appropriate sanctions for any failure to comply with the conditions of supervision or evidence of inappropriate sexual arousal behaviors. These sanctions can include but are not limited to increased reporting, community service, short-term jail sentences, and when appropriate revocation of community supervision.
- An assessment by an approved sex offender treatment provider of an appropriate course of sex offender treatment and full and active participation in the prescribed course of treatment until all treatment goals are achieved. These goals are specific to the offender’s sexual arousal and knowledge, emotional regulation, social relationships, personal risk factors/re-offense prevention and life skills.
- The development of detailed risk and relapse prevention plans through the collaborative efforts of the treatment provider, parole/probation officer, and individuals approved to monitor the offender’s behaviors in the community as well as the offender. Such plans provide strict guidelines for any interaction between the offender and victims or potential victims with the priority centered on protecting the community and ensuring the safety of the victim.
- Polygraph examinations to verify compliance with supervision conditions and to verify the offender’s sexual history for treatment purposes.
- Monitor compliance with imposed condition to be financially responsible for counseling, therapy and medical costs of the victim/family when so ordered.
- Where appropriate, at the sole discretion of the victim(s) of the offender, facilitate clarification.
- Monitor sex offender registration through Oregon State Police.
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List of Sex Offender Related
Laws
For convenience, listed below are related laws pertaining to sex offenders.
Please check with the Oregon
Revised Statutes - 2001 Edition for a complete list of Statutes.
The House and Senate bills are in the legislative website: www.leg.state.or.us.
- ORS 144.644 - requires DOC and State Board of parole to adopt rules to be followed when deciding permanent residence requirements for certain sex offenders upon release from custody.
- ORS 181.585 - 181.590- predatory sex offender notice procedure.
- ORS 181.594- definitions that pertain to sex offender laws, including a list of registerable offenses.
- ORS 181.595 through 181.597- sex offender registration.
- HB 2503- post prison supervision conditions following conviction of a sex crime as defined in ORS 181.594.
- SB 370- requires Board of Parole and Post Prison Supervision to notify local law enforcement of release and conditions of sex offenders.
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When Is Notification Appropriate?
Notification is appropriate when a sex offender is determined to pose a high risk to the community. At this time, notification only applies to ADULT offenders.
Who Is Considered High
Risk?
Offenders who have been convicted of a serious sexual offense , who have been designated as predatory, show a tendency to victimize or injure others, are not benefiting from treatment and score "high" on assessment tools, are classified as high risk.
How Will My Neighborhood Be Notified?
The Department of Community Justice employs a variety of means to notify neighborhoods, depending on the nature of the case. Methods include working with community-based organizations such as neighborhood associations and schools, distributing or posting fliers, and door-to-door/telephone contact by Parole/Probation Officers.
Can I Inquire About Individuals?
Yes, if you have concerns about an individual, you may call one of the
offices in the districts listed below to find out if they are under
our supervision as a sex offender. To retrieve the information, you
must have the full name of the person in question.
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Oregon State Police Sex Offender Registration
The Oregon State Police is responsible for maintaining registered sex
offender records, providing assistance to victims of sex offenders,
and providing information to law enforcement agencies.
You may contact them directly
to obtain a list of registered sex offenders in your area by calling:
1.503.378.3725 X 44429
Once convicted of certain sex crimes, Oregon adults or juveniles are registered as sex offenders by their supervising official. Registration is for life. Following discharge, release from active parole or other supervised or conditional release, offenders are required to report in person to a local law enforcement agency. In Oregon, sex offenders, who move to Oregon from other state, are also required to register.
Purpose of Registration
Registration assists law enforcement with identifying sex offenders in the community, helps prevent future sex offenses, and helps track predatory and sexually violent offenders.
Who MUST Register
Adults and juveniles convicted or adjudicated of the following crimes:
- Rape in any degree
- Sodomy in any degree
- Unlawful sexual penetration in any degree
- Sexual abuse in any degree
- Incest with a child victim
- Using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct
- Encouraging child sexual abuse in any degree
- Transporting child pornography into the state
- Paying for viewing a child’s sexually explicit conduct
- Compelling prostitution
- Promoting prostitution
- Kidnapping in the first degree if the victim was under 18 years of age
- Contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor
- Sexual misconduct if the offender is at least 18 years of age
- Possession of materials depicting sexually explicit conduct of a child in the first degree
- Kidnapping in the second degree if the victim was under 18 years of age, except by a parent or by a person found to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court
- Any attempt to commit any of the above crimes (a) to (p)
- Burglary, when committed with the intent to commit any of the offenses listed in paragraphs (a) to (p) or (s); or
- Public indecency or private indecency if the person has a prior conviction for a crime listed in (a) to (r)
- A person convicted in another state of a crime comparable
to those listed above.
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Information Maintained
The following information is maintained to assist law enforcement in possible suspect development:
- Address/Address History
- Employment
- Photo
- Criminal History
- Behavioral Patterns
- Fingerprints
Assistance to Victims
A victim can obtain the current area of residence of the offender by obtaining a Victim Notice of Rights Form from the District Attorney’s Office that prosecuted the crime. The signed form must be taken to an Oregon State Police office. The victim is then assigned an identification number which must be given when information is requested. A victim with an OSP Victim ID number may obtain an offender’s status and area of residence by leaving a message at the following toll-free number during normal working hours:
1-800-551-2934 (for victims only)
For more information, please contact the Oregon State Police Sex Offender Registration Unit (503) 378-3725 or visit the Oregon State Police web site:
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