What are the different classifications of Registered Sex / Kidnapping Offenders and what do they mean?
A. There are three classifications of Registered Sex / Kidnapping Offenders. Level I, Level II, and Level III. Level I offenders appear to be of minimal risk to the community and their likelihood to re-offend is considered minimal. They normally have not exhibited predatory type characteristics and most have successfully participated or are participating in approved treatment programs. Many are first time offenders. Level II offenders are considered a moderate risk to the community and they have a higher likelihood of re-offending than the Level I offenders. They are considered a higher risk to re-offend, because of the nature of their previous crime(s) and lifestyle, (i.e. drug and alcohol abuse and other criminal activity). Some have refused to participate or failed to complete approved treatment programs. Level III offenders are considered a potentially high risk to the community and are a threat to re-offend if provided the opportunity. Most have prior sex crime convictions as well
