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Sex Offender Information

History
Washington State's 1990 Community Protection Act was the first law in the United States that authorized public notification whenever a dangerous sex offender is released into a community. However, it was the brutal 1994 rape and murder of seven-year-old Megan Kanka that compelled the public to demand a broad based community notification law. On May 17, 1996, President Bill Clinton signed what is now known as Megan's Law. Megan's Law has the following two mandates:

Sex Offender Registration
The 1994 Jacob Wetterling Act requires states to register individuals convicted of sex crimes against children. Sex offender registration laws are essential because:

  • Sex offenders pose a high risk of re-offending after release from custody.
  • Protecting the public from sex offenders is a primary governmental interest.
  • The government's interest of public safety supersedes the privacy interests of persons convicted of sex offenses.
  • Release of certain information about sex offenders to public agencies and the community in which it serves will assist in greater public safety.

Community Notification
Megan's Law allows states discretion to establish criteria for disclosure, but compels them to make private and personal information about registered sex offenders available to the public. Community notification also:

  • Assists law enforcement personnel in investigations.
  • Establishes legal grounds to hold known offenders.
  • Deters sex offenders from committing new offenses.
  • Offers citizens information they can use to protect children from victimization.

For a general view of where registered sex offenders reside in the city, visit our our Police Maps. These maps do not have specific names and addresses of the offenders; however, citizens who show proof of residency in the city of Grand Junction may visit the Grand Junction Police Department at 625 Ute Avenue (on the southeast corner of Ute Avenue and 6th Street) and request a copy of the registered sex offender registry. This registry provides a complete list of names and addresses of those registered within the city of Grand Junction.

Other Useful links
Geographic Information System (GIS) Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Colorado Sex Offender Registration

Page Updated: Friday, February 5, 2010

Our Commitment to You
Since July 1991, Colorado law requires persons convicted of certain acts of unlawful sexual behavior to register with the local law enforcement agency in which they reside.

Grand Junction Sex Offender Information Center

Registered Sex Offender Photos
   In the City of Grand Junction
   In Mesa County

Sexually Violent Predator (SVP)
Information

Dec. 2009 Juan Vallejo
SVP Notification
Feb. 2010 Carl Avery- Updated
Feb. 2010 Rick Studer- Updated
   

Parental Advisory: Due to the topics being discussed, this video is not intended for children under the age of 15.

GJPD Sex Offender Contact
Specific questions regarding sex offender information can be answered by Lorie Sanchez at (970) 244-3605.
Note:  You should not rely solely on the sex offender registry as a safeguard against perpetrators of sexual assault in your community. The crime for which a person is convicted may not accurately reflect the level of risk.
 
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