What is the difference between a predator and an offender?
A sexual predator is a person who was convicted of a serious crime against a minor (under 16 years of age) or an adult, and who has been declared to be a “sexual predator” by the Attorney General’s Office. Most sexual predators in South Carolina remain under the supervision of the Department of Mental Health and are confined to the Department of Corrections (Edisto Facility). Those sexual predators who are no longer incarcerated are required to register with the local Sheriff’s Office every 90 days under the provision of SC Code 23-3-460. The sexual offender designation applies to any sex offense listed in SC Code 23-3-430, regardless of the date the offense was committed.
Related Questions
- What is the sexual offender/predator registry and how can I obtain information on sexual offenders/predators in my community?
- What is the difference between the Sexually Violent Predator Program and the Sex Offender Commitment Program?
- The FDLE web page has the wrong address for a sexual predator/offender, what should I do?
