How are sex offenders classified?
  • There are three levels, based upon an offender's risk of committing another sex crime and harm to the community: Level 1 (low), Level 2 (moderate), and Level 3 (high).
  • As a general rule, the sentencing court will determine an offender's risk level at the time of sentencing (in probation cases) or at the time of release from custody (in jail or prison cases).
  • When an incarcerated offender is set to be released into the community, the Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders will evaluate the case and provide a risk level recommendation to the court. The court will hold a risk level hearing and assign a level to the offender prior to release. The risk level determines how much information can be provided to the community.
  • There are also three designations that may be assigned to a sex offender: sexual predator, sexually violent offender, or predicate sex offender. These designations, along with risk level, govern the length of time that an offender must register.

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1. What can I expect after I am sentenced to probation?
2. What can I expect at my initial reporting appointment?
3. What do I do if I am sentence to probation but live in another county?
4. What do I do if my conditions of probation include electronic monitoring?
5. What do I do if my sentence includes intermittent incarceration?
6. How do I contact my Probation Officer?
7. How often will I have to report to probation?
8. What should I NOT bring to my appointment with my Probation Officer?
9. Do I have to pay supervision fees?
10. Can I leave Livingston County while under probation supervision?
11. Do I have to report police contact even if I am not arrested?
12. Can I take prescription medications?
13. What are the general conditions of probation?
14. What is interim probation supervision?
15. What is a split sentence?
16. What is a violation of probation (VOP)?
17. I am on probation for DWI or DWAI, how do I get my license back?
18. I am on probation for DWI, why have I been directed to put an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on my car and why do I have to pay for it?
19. I am on probation for DWI and I do not drive. Why can't I consume alcohol?
20. How do I do web or online reporting (Ce Check -In)?
21. What if I forgot my PIN for Ce Check-In?
22. How are sex offenders classified?
23. What are my basic requirements while required to register with the New York State Sex Offender registry?
24. Can I get an Early Discharge if I am on probation for a sex offense?