How is information about an offender released?
Information about Level 2 and Level 3 offenders can be obtained by checking the DCJS website, which includes a search for Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders. By law, DCJS cannot list Level 1 offenders on its website. Effective March 15, 2010, you can now register to receive alerts – via e-mail, text message, fax or telephone – whenever a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender listed on the public subdirectory moves to, or from, a community of interest to you or your family. You may also call the Sex Offender Registry at 518-457-5837 or 1-800-262-3257 to get information about all levels of sex offenders. When calling the toll-free number, you will have to provide the offender’s name, and one of four identifiers (either an exact address, date of birth, social security number or driver’s license number). Additionally, law enforcement may tell the community about sex offenders living in the area. If you learn information about an offender, you may tell others. However, the information may not be u
