Offender FAQ

Registration as a sex offender is mandatory for any person who has been convicted, received a suspended sentence, or a deferred sentence for a crime requiring them to register pursuant to the terms of the Sex Offenders Registration Act. The applicable sex offenses are as listed in the following Oklahoma State Statues:

1. 21 O.S. § 843.5, Abuse or Neglect of Child/Child Beating (if the offense involved sexual abuse or sexual exploitation) (previously codified as 10 O.S. § 7115);
2. 21 O.S. § 681, Assault With Intent to Commit a Felony (if the offense involved sexual assault);
3. 21 O.S. § 741, Kidnapping (if the offense involved sexual abuse or sexual exploitation);
4. 21 O.S. § 843.1, Caretaker Abuse or Neglect (if the offense involved sexual abuse or sexual exploitation);
5. 21 O.S. § 852.1, Child Endangerment (if the offense involved sexual abuse of a child);
6. 21 O.S. § 865, Trafficking in Children;7. 21 O.S. § 885, Incest;
8. 21 O.S. § 886, Crime Against Nature/Sodomy;
9. 21 O.S. § 888, Forcible Sodomy;
10. 21 O.S. § 891, Child Stealing (if the offense involved sexual abuse or sexual exploitation);
11. 21 O.S. § 1021, Indecent Exposure/Indecent Exhibitions/Obscene or Indecent Writings, Pictures, etc./Solicitation of Minors to Participate in any crime under this section;
12. 21 O.S. § 1021.2, To Procure or Cause Minors to Participate in Obscene or Indecent Writings, Pictures, etc.;
13. 21 O.S. § 1021.3, Guardians/Parents/Custodians Consent to Participation of Minor in Obscene Writings, Pictures;
14. 21 O.S. § 1024.2, Purchase, Procurement, or Possession of Child Pornography;
15. 21 O.S. § 1040.8, Publication, Distribution, or Participation of Child Pornography;
16. 21 O.S. § 1040.12a, Aggravated Possession of Child Pornography;
17. 21 O.S. § 1040.13, Importing or Distributing Obscene Material or Child Pornography;
18. 21 O.S. § 1040.13a, Soliciting Sexual Conduct or Communication with a Minor by Use of Technology;
19. 21 O.S. § 1087, Procuring a Child Under 18 Years of Age for Prostitution, Lewdness, or Other Indecent Acts;
20. 21 O.S. § 1088, Inducing, Keeping, Detaining, or Restraining for Prostitution a Child Under 18 Years of Age;
21. 21 O.S. § 1111.1, 1114, Rape in the First Degree/Rape in the Second Degree/Rape by Instrumentation; and
22. 21 O.S. § 1123, Lewd or Indecent Proposals or Acts to a Child Under 16/Sexual Battery to a Person Over 16.

Registration as a violent offender is mandatory for any person who has been convicted, received a suspended sentence, or a deferred sentence for a crime requiring them to register pursuant to the terms of the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registration Act. The applicable violent offenses are as listed in the following Oklahoma State Statues:

1. 21 O.S. § 701.7, Murder in the First Degree;
2. 21 O.S. § 701.8, Murder in the Second Degree;
3. 21 O.S. § 711, Manslaughter in the First Degree;
4. 21 O.S. 652, Shooting with Intent to Kill; Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon; Use of a Vehicle to Facilitate Use of a Firearm, Crossbow or other Weapon;
5. 21 O.S. § 653, Assault with Intent to Kill; and
6. 21 O.S. § 1767.1, Bombing and Explosives Violations.

The following crimes of abuse will be registered only upon a specific order of the sentencing judge:

a. 10 O.S. § 7115, Abuse or Neglect of Child/Child Beating;
b. 21 O.S. § 843.1, Caretaker Abuse or Neglect;
c. 21 O.S. § 843.2, Verbal Abuse by a Caretaker (misdemeanor);
d. 21 O.S. §852, Omission to Provide for a Child; and
e. 21 O.S. § 852.1, Child Endangerment.

Yes. Individuals who have been convicted, received a suspended sentence, or a deferred sentence for a crime requiring them to register pursuant to the terms of the Sex Offender Registration Act cannot live, either temporarily or permanently, within a 2000-foot radius of any public or private school site, educational institution, property or campsite used by an organization whose primary purpose is working with children, a playground or park that is established, operated or supported in whole or in part by city, county, state, federal or tribal government, or licensed child care center as defined by the Department of Human Services. The only caveat to this law (57 O.S. § 590) is that the individual who is required to register as a sex offender may continue to live at their place of residency if they resided at their home at the time of their conviction. **Residency restrictions do not apply to individuals who are required to register as violent offenders**

The City of Norman encompasses over 196 square miles. However, because the city has many schools, parks, and daycare facilities, the areas in which a sex offender can live are limited. To look up an address to see if it is a prohibited area for a sex offender to live please check with the Norman Police Department. **If you are required to register as a sex offender and intend to move to an address in Norman you must contact Detective Raymond Goins at (405) 321-1600 prior to moving to ensure the location of where you intend to live is within an authorized area.**

No. It is unlawful for anyone who is required to register as a sex or violent offender to work with, or provide services to children or to work on school premises, or for any person or business which contracts for work to be performed on school premises.

Sex Offender level assignment is determined by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections in accordance with state law (57 O.S. § 582.5). There are three categories that a registered sex offender could fall into:

Level 1 (Low risk of recidivism)
Level 2 (Moderate risk of recidivism)
Level 3 (High risk of recidivism)

According to state law (57 O.S. § 583.D), the offender shall be required to register with the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over their place of residency as follows:

Level 1: Fifteen (15) years from the date of completion of the offender’s sentence
Level 2: Twenty-five (25) years from the date of completion of the offender’s sentence
Level 3: Life time registration is required.

New registration paperwork will be completed at the Norman Criminal Investigations Center, located at 1507 W. Lindsey St., by appointment only. 

To schedule an appointment, call Detective Ray Goins at (405) 366-5237.

The Norman Police Department has two primary goals regarding sex and violent offender registration. Our first goal is to conduct and maintain registration of offenders as required by state laws. We do this by conducting random compliance checks at our registrant’s place of residency to ensure they are not violating any laws. Our second goal is to investigate registration violations of state laws and present charges to the Cleveland County District Attorney’s office when appropriate.

There are many websites on the internet dedicated to public notification regarding sex offenders. Listed below are websites that are regularly used to look up sex offenders:

Oklahoma Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registry

Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website

If you believe someone who is required to register as a sex or violent offender is in violation or their registration requirements please contact the Norman Police Department at (405) 321-1600.