How long does an offender remain on the registry?
“Violent sexual offenders” are required to register for life. “Sexual offenders” may file a request for termination of registration requirements with the TBI Headquarters in Nashville ten years from the date the offender expires his/her sentence. Offenders convicted of certain offenses of statutory rape before July 1, 2006, may apply for termination from the register immediately. If it is determined that the sexual offender has not been convicted of any additional sexual offenses during the ten year period, and the sexual offender has substantially complied with the registration requirements, the TBI shall remove the offender’s name from the Sex Offender Registry and shall notify the offender that he/she is no longer required to register.
