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Oklahoma Sex Offender Records

What is a Sex Offender?

The term ‘sex offender’ refers to an individual whom the court finds guilty of committing a sexual offense upon conviction. However, different states in the United States may have various crimes that may make persons qualify as sex offenders. Also, the corresponding penalties may differ among each state due to the varying state laws. In most cases, sex violators spend some time in correction facilities, on paroles, community services, or pay fines, according to the severity of the sex crime. In considering sex-related offenses, the State of Oklahoma even frowns at sex crimes over the internet. For instance;

  • Making an indecent or lewd proposal to a minor over the web
  • Soliciting a minor for sex over the web
  • Sharing nude images on the web
  • Sexting

The judicial system in Oklahoma treats a majority of the sex crimes as felonies which may incur fines and lengthy prison sentences. However, judges and magistrates consider the offender’s criminal history, the relationship between the offender and victim, the victim’s age, the offender’s age, and the use of weapons and violence before passing a verdict. Nevertheless, a person who has been convicted for engaging in sexual abuse becomes a menace to society and may be treated as such. Being a sex convict in Oklahoma comes with some limitations in lifestyle and the type of jobs one may participate in. In addition, after serving jail time, the sex offender may have to register, and in some cases, the registration may be throughout the convict’s lifetime.

Who is Considered a Sex Offender in Oklahoma?

Following Title 21 of Oklahoma Statutes, Oklahoma considers individuals guilty of the following sex crimes as sex offenders;

  • Indecent exposure
  • Child pornography
  • Solicitation of minor for sex
  • Child prostitution
  • Rape
  • Incest
  • Kidnapping involving sexual abuse
  • Child sex trafficking
  • Forcible sodomy
  • Sexual battery
  • Distribution of obscene materials
  • Causing minors to participate in obscenity
  • Child endangerment involving sexual penetration
  • Caretaker abuse involving sexual penetration
  • Bestiality

What are the Different Types of Sex Offenses in Oklahoma?

Following the provisions of the Oklahoma Statutes, below are recognized sexual violations in the State of Oklahoma;

Child Molestation: Child molestation, described by OK Stat § 21-1123, is any lewd act or wrong proposal to a child. Actions that may make a party guilty of child molestation in Oklahoma include;

  • Proposing or convincing a minor under the age of 16 to partake in sexual acts
  • Touching, looking at, or feeling the private parts of a child under the age of 16 sexually.
  • Enticing, seducing, inviting, or persuading a child to a secluded place with the intent of engaging in sexual activity
  • Ejaculate on a child or in the presence of a 16-year-old minor
  • Passing urine or defecating on a child
  • Convincing or forcing a child under the age of 16 to watch sexual activity or look at sensitive parts of another person’s body
  • Threatening or forcing a child to touch another person’s genitals or theirs

Child molestation is a felony, and the offense is punishable with severe jail time. However, the victim’s age plays a part in how severe the punishment may be. If the victim is in the age bracket of 12 to 15, the offender may spend three to 20 years in prison. Also, if the victim is under 12 years of age, the sex abuser stays in a correctional facility for a minimum of 25 years and possibly a lifetime sentence. A violator convicted for the same crime the second time gets sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

Touching or feeling the private part of a person aged 16 and above becomes a sexual battery if nonconsensual. As a felony offense, sexual battery attracts a maximum sentence of ten years in prison. Also, the defendant must register as a sex offender.

Indecent Exposure: According to OK Stat § 21-1021, the willful and lewd exposure of one’s genitals or sensitive body parts in public or in the view of an individual that causes such person to be irritated or offended by such activity is a sexual violation. It is a no-contact sex offense as it may be anything like flashing, stroking, or other exposures that may tamper with public health. The court charges a party guilty of this sex crime for a felony offense. Following the conviction, the offender registers as a Level 1 sex offender for 15 years. By law, indecent exposure is punishable by incarceration for a minimum of 30 days in a county facility and a maximum of ten years in a state facility. Also, offenders are likely to pay fines in the range of $500 to $20,000.

Child Pornography: This sex crime refers to any image, depiction, or production of an individual under 18 years engaging in sexual activity. Possessing or distributing child porn is also a crime in Oklahoma. Furthermore, according to OK Stat § 21-1021, OK Stat § 21-1024.5, and OK Stat § 21-1040.12a, the state prohibits the following actions;

  • Downloading, giving out, or borrowing child porn
  • Convincing or causing a minor to take part in pornography
  • Giving consent to a minor’s participation in child porn
  • Showing child porn to a juvenile as an effort to lure them
  • Refusing to report child porn

Buying and storing up child porn is a felony, and it is punishable by $5,000 in fines and five years in prison. In addition, the making, borrowing, and distribution of child pornography may put an offender behind bars for ten years with fines up to $20,000. Also, consenting to a minor’s participation in porn is a felony punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison and $25,000 in fines. Playing child porn to a minor as an effort to induce them to take part is a felony with the penalty of 30 years incarceration period. Lastly, aggravated possession of child porn may lead to life imprisonment and $10,000 in fines. When discovered, the failure to report child porn is only a misdemeanor punishable by one year in prison and a $500 fine.

Sodomy (Crime Against Nature): Sodomy is any form of sexual contact with the penis and the anus of a different individual. OK Stat § 21-888v2 terms sodomy as a horrific crime against humanity. This sexual crime is quite different as there are disparities with state and federal law concerning what is constitutional and what is not. Despite this, the state of Oklahoma has made legislative provisions for “forcible sodomy.” The crime of forcible sodomy entails;

  • Engaging in sodomy with a person with the use of force
  • Sodomy with a person who is under the influence of a hard drug
  • Sodomy with a person who is 16 years and a student with another person who is 18 and above and is employed by the school
  • Sodomy with a person who is 16 years and an adult who is responsible for the child etc

Forcible sodomy is a felony. Although there is no fine payment, the offender faces an incarceration period of a maximum of 20 years in a correctional facility. A second or third violation with the victim under 16 is punishable by life imprisonment.

Rape: Rape is a sexual act involving vaginal or anal penetration without proper consent and in the following situations:

  • The use of violence
  • The victim is younger than 16 years.
  • The offender takes advantage of the victim, knowing that the party is unconscious.
  • The offender convinces or tricks the victim.
  • The victim is between the ages of 16 to 20 and is a student, while the offender is above 18 years and is an employee of the school.
  • The rape action amounts to physical injury and emotional trauma.

In Oklahoma, OK Stat § 21-1111 addresses rape between spouses as forceful intercourse with elements of threats and violence. It is also a sexual anomaly. Generally and according to OK Stat § 21-1114, rape is divided into two degrees in relation to its severity; first-degree and second-degree rape.

1st-degree rape includes the crimes above, while any other forms of forceful penetration are second-degree rape actions. The punishments for rape offenses are also according to the degree. A 1st-degree rape is a felony and is punishable by death or imprisonment for five years, for life, and without parole. At the same time, second-degree rape is punishable by one to 15 years incarceration period.

Prostitution: In Oklahoma, prostitution and its solicitation are offenses against the state. The state law in OK Stat § 21-1029 and OK Stat § 21-1030 defines prostitution as any meeting for sexual intercourse, masturbation, cunnilingus, fellatio, or anal penetration in exchange for money or other substance of value. In addition, according to the statutes, the state prohibits the following;

  • Enticing another person to commit an act of prostitution
  • Residing in a vehicle or building with the intent of committing prostitution
  • Aiding any action that allows for prostitution

Prostitution is a misdemeanor offense. Hence, it is punishable by imprisonment for 30 days to one year and fines in the tune of $2,500 for a first conviction, $5,000 for a second, and $7,500 for third and later convictions. Also, as a penalty, the court may mandate the offender to undergo community service for at least 40 hours and above, while prostitutes with knowledge of their HIV infection may be behind bars for five years.

Incest: Typically, incest, according to OK Stat § 21-885, is any sexual relationship with family members or bloodlines. Incestuous relationships in Oklahoma include;

  • Step-child and step-parent
  • Aunts and nephews
  • Brothers and sisters
  • Cousins
  • Parents and children
  • A male and his father’s wife

Under the Oklahoma sex offender registry act, incest is a Level 3 sex crime, and individuals convicted for the crime spend a maximum of ten years in prison.

Oklahoma statutes address sex crimes in the state as well as the punishment that follows. While the above-listed sex offenses do not encompass all the sex violations the State of Oklahoma recognizes, consulting a criminal lawyer with solid knowledge about the state’s guidelines may save the time and effort of going through the statutes.

What Types of Sex Offenders Exist in Oklahoma?

The State of Oklahoma believes that not all sex offenses are severe criminal acts. Hence, before differentiating sex offenders into classes, the state only considers how grievous the sex crime is and is not particular about the possibility of re-offending. However, to help the community determine which sex offenders pose the most considerable risk to society, the state introduced a pattern that categorizes sex offenders to different levels of risk. As a result, sex violators in Oklahoma either belong to Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 types of offenders.

Level 1

A party guilty of a sex crime falls into this category if the offender commits any of the following sex offenses;

  • Child pornography
  • Sharing obscene material
  • Sodomy or crime against nature
  • Sexual assault
  • Neglect involving sexual abuse
  • Child endangerment inclusive of sexual abuse

Level 1 sex maniacs are considered low-risk offenders. Nevertheless, sex deviants in this class must register with local enforcement authorities yearly for 15 years.

Level 2

Sex violators in Level 2 are moderate-risk offenders but may be capable of committing sex abuse again. Sex crimes that make sex offenders qualify for Level 2 are;

  • Soliciting a minor to involve in any sexual act
  • Child prostitution
  • Soliciting a minor online

Sex maniacs in this level must register in the Sex Offender Registry every six months for 25 years.

Level 3

This class is for high-risk level sex violators who are habitual sex criminals and have been convicted of the following offenses;

  • Kidnapping for sexual abuse
  • Child trafficking
  • Second-degree rape
  • Habitual offender
  • First-degree rape
  • Incest
  • Forcible sodomy
  • Lewd proposals to a minor under 16
  • Sexual battery
  • Child endangerment involving sexual penetration

Level 3 sex offenders in Oklahoma must register every 90 days for the rest of their lives.

How to Find a Sex Offender Near Me in Oklahoma

Following the Oklahoma Open Records Act, members of the public may access and obtain information maintained by governmental bodies within the state. However, some files are excluded from public view, but sex offenders’ details are not part of these exclusions. Therefore, interested parties may obtain details of sex maniacs from the local law enforcement agencies around them. These Sheriff’s Offices keep records of sex violators who live around the neighborhood or move in to alert the residents and ensure the safety of persons living in the area.

In addition, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections maintains the sex offender registry, which provides public information regarding Oklahoma’s sex offenders required to register under the Sex Offenders Registration Act, 57 O.S. 581-590.2. The Department of Corrections regularly updates the information on the registry after obtaining details of sex maniacs from the police departments and sheriff’s offices to assure validity and provide up-to-date and accurate information. Members of the public also can sign up on the sex offender registry to receive notifications when persons convicted of sex crimes register.

In furtherance, the United States preserves a sex offender repository called the National Sex Offender Public Website. Managed by the United States Department of Justice, the website contains details of sex maniacs in each state, except stated otherwise. Hence, residents of Oklahoma may retrieve information about sex offenders on this database. Interest persons may search on the website by name or by location.

Interested members of the public may also obtain public record information from third-party websites. These privately owned sites typically host data culled from public databases and repositories. However, the information available on third-party sites may vary since they are independent of government sources. In order to use a third-party site, record seekers may be required to provide all or some of the following information:

  • The full name on the record of choice
  • The last known or current address of the named individual
  • The address of the requestor

What Happens When You Register as a Sex Offender in Oklahoma?

Convicted sex offenders in Oklahoma face several restrictions during and after serving prison time. Oklahoma law prohibits sex offenders from being within 2,000 feet of a child care facility or school. The state also does not allow sex offenders with crimes against minors to come within 500 feet near schools, parks, daycare, or playgrounds.

If a sex offender plans to leave or visit the state, the party must notify a law enforcement authority. Level 3 sex violators looking to travel must use a GPS ankle monitor, while some may have ‘sex offender’ tags on their driver’s licenses. Also, Oklahoma forbids a sex offender to be with other sex offenders within the state.

Sex crimes against minors make sex offenders ineligible to live with children unless they are their own and are not victims of the sex violations. Those residing with juveniles who are subject to the Sex Offenders Registration Act are required to contact the Oklahoma Department of Human Services statewide hotline. Sex convicts living in the same household with children must register according to the Sex Offenders Registration Act within three (3) days of their intention to reside with minors.

What is the Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry?

The Oklahoma sex and violent offender registry contain information on registered sex offenders in the state. Members of the public may access sex offender information in person or online. The information available on the registry include the offender’s name, date of birth, document number, gender, race, and more.

Interested members of the public may also obtain public record information from third party websites. These privately owned sites typically host data culled from public databases and repositories. However, the information available on third-party sites may vary since they are independent of government sources. To use a third-party site, record seekers may be required to provide all of some of the following information:

  • The full name on the record of choice
  • The last known or current address of the named individual
  • The address of the requestor

Who Runs the Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry?

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) is responsible for maintaining the sex and violent offender registry. The ODOC ensures up-to-date information of sex offender information by collating all sex offender records across the state. The ODOC is also responsible for monitoring and registering sex offenders in Oklahoma.

Who Can View the Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry?

Any interested member of the public can view the Oklahoma sex and violent offender registry. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections provides public access to sex offender information to encourage public safety. This is in line with Megan’s Law that requires states to provide public access to sex offender information. Interested persons may access the sex offender information within the state for free using any of the search options available in the registry.

Who is a Sex Offender in Oklahoma?

A sex offender in Oklahoma refers to anyone who has been convicted of a sex crime. The term "sex offender" also applies to individuals who have been convicted or received probationary terms for sex crimes after November 1, 1989, in another state. Examples of sex crimes include sexual conduct with a minor, rape, sexual assault, possession of child pornography, and more.

What are the Sex Offender Laws in Oklahoma?

Sex offender laws in Oklahoma are the laws that govern the registration, tracking, and monitoring of sex offenders in the state. The laws also make provisions for penalties or punishment for sex offenses. These include:

  • Sex Offender Registration Act
  • Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offender Registration Act

Sex Offender Registration Act

The Sex Offender Registration Act is Oklahoma’s version of Megan’s Law. It governs the registration, tracking, and monitoring of convicted sex offenders in Oklahoma. The law permits law enforcement officials in the state to make available the information of sex offenders to the public.

Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offender Registration Act

The Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offender Registration Act is another Oklahoma sex offender law. The act requires individuals convicted of specified violent crimes to register with the Department of Corrections or local law enforcement agency. Examples of "specified violent crimes" include first and second-degree murder, manslaughter in the first degree, assault with intent to kill, and more.

How Long Do Sex Offenders Have to Register in Oklahoma?

Registration for sex offenders in Oklahoma ranges from 15 years to lifelong after release from their sentence. The severity of the sex crimes committed and risk levels posed to the public by the sex offender determines how long they will need to register in the state. Below are the sex offender classification and length of registration:

  • Level 1 sex offender - 15 years registration
  • Level 2 sex offender - 25 years registration
  • Level 3 sex offender - lifelong registration
  • Habitual sex offender - lifelong registration
  • Aggravated sex offender - lifelong registration

Can a Sex Offender Live With Their Family in Oklahoma?

Yes, sex offenders in Oklahoma can live with their family members. However, certain sex offenders may be restricted from living with their families as stated under Title 57, Section 590. Offenders who commit a crime against a minor shall not be allowed to live in the same residence as the minor, notwithstanding if the offender is a parent, legal guardian, etc.

What Types of Sex Offenders Exist in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, there are three major categories of sex offenders:

  • Level 1 sex offenders
  • Level 2 sex offenders
  • Level 3 sex offenders.

Sex offenders in Oklahoma are classified based on the risk level they pose to society. Level 3 sex offenders pose a high degree of danger to the public, while Level 1 poses the least threat or danger.

Level 1 Sex Offender

Level 1 sex offenders are convicted persons who pose a low danger to society as we as a low risk of re-offending. Examples of sex crimes committed by level 1 sex offenders may include but are not limited to possession of child pornography, child endangerment involving sexual abuse, sodomy or crime against nature, and sexual exploitation. By Oklahoma laws, a level 1 sex offender is required to register for 15 years. Sex offenders in this category are also to verify their information annually with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections or the local law enforcement agency in their residence city or county.

Level 2 Sex Offender

Level 2 sex offenders consist of convicted individuals who pose a moderate degree of danger to society as well as a moderate risk of committing a sexual crime again. They are more dangerous than level 1 sex offenders but less dangerous compared to level 3 sex offenders. The registration requirement for level 2 sex offenders is 25 years. Also, level 2 sex offenders are to verify their information twice a year with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections or the local law enforcement agency in their city or county. Examples of sex crimes committed by level 2 offenders include but are not limited to soliciting minors to participate in obscenity, child prostitution, and more.

Level 3 Sex Offender

Level 3 sex offenders are convicted persons with a high risk of re-offending and pose a high degree of danger to society. Level 3 sex offenders also include Habitual sex offenders and Aggravated sex offenders. By Oklahoma laws, sex offenders in this category are to register with the appropriate authorities for life. Here, offenders are to verify their information every 90 days with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections or the local law enforcement agency where they reside.

  • Habitual Sex Offender: A habitual sex offender is described as a person who has been convicted for two or more sex crimes.
  • Aggravated Sex Offender: An aggravated sex offender is an individual convicted for the most severe type of sex crimes

Do Sex Offenders Have to Notify Neighbors in Oklahoma?

Sex offenders in Oklahoma do not have to notify neighbors of their sex offender’s status. However, convicted individuals are to register with the Department of Corrections or the local law enforcement agency. They must also inform the appropriate authorities of address changes. A sex offender must notify the authorities at least three business days before moving to a new address, while a 10-day notice in advance is required for those moving out of the state.

Oklahoma sex offenders are to notify the local law enforcement agency if there is a change or termination of employment. They must inform the local law enforcement agency in the city where the change of termination occurred.

Do Sex Offenders Have to Put Up a Sign in Their Yard in Oklahoma?

Sex offenders in Oklahoma are not required to put up a sign in their yards. However, convicted persons may face certain residency restrictions distancing them from daycares, parks, playgrounds, schools, and more. Other than this, interested members of the public can access information about a sex offender from the Oklahoma sex and violent offender registry.

How Close Can a Sex Offender Live to a School in Oklahoma?

The Oklahoma Statute, Title 57, Section 590, restricts registered sex offenders from living close to a school. Either as a permanent or temporary residence, sex offenders are not allowed within 2000 feet of a school or other learning site. This also includes properties or organizations whose primary goal is working with children - playgrounds, parks, child care facilities, etc.

Sex offenders who reside in a particular area before any of the listed properties or organizations were established will not be required to relocate. Also, the residency restriction does not apply to sex offenders residing in a hospital or other facilities licensed to provide medical services in the State of Oklahoma.

However, sex offenders who violate the restriction rules shall are punishable, upon conviction, by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than one year nor more than three years, or by a fine of up to $3000, or both. A second or repeat violation shall be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than three years nor more than three years, or by a fine of up to $3000, or both.

Can You Expunge a Sex Offender Charge in Oklahoma?

Expungement laws in Oklahoma are strict on sex offenses. Often than not, convicted sex offenders are ineligible for expungement. However, certain sex offenders are eligible for expungement. The Oklahoma law makes provisions for such offenders as long as the sex crimes they seek to expunge are non-violent. A sex offender is considered eligible if they were convicted for a misdemeanor offense or a non-violent felony not listed under Section 571 of Title 57. Some of the sex crimes listed in section 571 of Title 57 include forcible sodomy, rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree, child pornography, child prostitution, and more.

Eligible sex offenders may petition a court for expungement from the Oklahoma sex and violent offender registry in the following instances:

  • The offender has been acquitted
  • The factual innocence of the offender was determined by DNA after conviction or when they have been released from prison
  • The offender received a full pardon by the Governor for the sentenced crime
  • The offender was under 18 at the time of the offense committed and have received a full pardon for the offense

How to Look Up Sex Offenders in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections maintains a sex and violent offender registry website that collates and provides information on sex offenders within the state. The information provided in the registry is a compilation of offenders registered with the Department of Corrections or other local law enforcement agencies. Examples of sex offender information available in the registry include the offender’s name, date of birth, document number, gender, race, and more. Members of the public can access the sex offender information using any of the following search options:

  • Basic Search
  • Appearance Search
  • Offense Search
  • Map Search

Basic Search

The Basic Search option allows members of the public can look up sex offender information using any of the following search combinations: first name, last name, address, city, state, county, and zip code.

Appearance Search

Residents can search for sex offenders in Oklahoma based on their appearance. Interested persons will need to provide details such as race, sex, age, hair color, eye color, other physical identifiers, and physical identifier description.

Offense Search

Interested persons can also search the registry using the offense search option. The offense search option allows interested persons to access sex offender information using the following criteria: type of offense, state, aggravated, and habitual.

Map Search

Members of the public can search for sex offenders in a particular area using the map search option. Interested persons will need to provide a street name, city, state, county, zip code, and radius in miles to use the search option.

Note: The Oklahoma sex and violent offender registry website also provides information on delinquent offenders, offender roster, and transient offenders.

Is Public Urination a Sex Offense in Oklahoma?

Public urination is not a sex offense in Oklahoma. However, public urination is a crime in the state but not punishable under the indecent exposure statute. Instead, individuals who commit such an offense are charged with an act resulting in gross injury. The offense is classified as a misdemeanor and punishable by imprisonment in jail for a maximum of one year, a fine of up to $500, or both.

How to Report a Sex Offender in Oklahoma

Members of the public are encouraged to report sex offenders who violate their registration obligations or a suspected person who may pose a threat to the public to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections or other law enforcement agencies. The ODOC is responsible for registering and monitoring sex offenders in the state. Interested persons may contact the ODOC at the office location:

Oklahoma Department of Corrections
3400 North Martin Luther King Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Phone: (405) 425-2500