Pennsylvania's Megan’s Law
Megan’s Law, also known as the Sexual Offender Act of 1994, was adopted in the United States in response to the murder and rape of Megan Kanka. Under this act, law enforcement is required to release information to the public regarding registered sex offenders. This law was created to protect and educate the public in regards to victimization of sexual crimes. Each state has control over the dissemination of this information and how it will be made available to it's citizens. In general, information regarding the offender's name, their address, incarceration date, the nature of the sexual crime, along with a photo ID is released.
By requiring all sex offenders to register with the state of Pennsylvania, the state is able to track the location of convicted sexual offenders and provide notifications to the public if there is a sexual offender in their community. This is instrumental in educating citizens of a potential dangerous threat. In turn it enables law enforcement and private citizens to develop safety plans and strategies to safeguard their neighborhoods.
To understand Megan's Law more fully, sex crimes are divided into Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III categories. Any individual who has been convicted of a sexual crime in Pennsylvania as outlined in a Tier I, Tier II, or a Tier III offense, may be subject to Megan’s Law registration. This applies to offenders living in PA as well as some out-of-state offenders. You may be subject to registration of PA Megan’s Law if you work in the state or committed a sex crime in Pennsylvania. As of December 29, 2014, juveniles in Pennsylvania are no longer required to register in the state, except if they are classified by the Court as a Sexually Violent Delinquent Child.
To obtain information on registered sex offenders living in PA the public may search the Pennsylvania state police website.
If you were a victim of a sexual crime in Pennsylvania you are entitled to notification of certain updates regarding the sexual offenders activities. If the crime was committed by a Sexually Violent Predator/Sexually Violent Delinquent Child, you have the right to be notified when he or she completes their initial registration and any change in address including a homeless or transient status. The victim is also entitled to notification of the Sexually Violent Predator’s/Sexually Violent Delinquent Child’s release from prison
More information on the rights of crime victims is available by contacting Pennsylvania’s Office of Victim Advocate at 1-800-563-6399 or visiting their website Office of the Victim Advocate.
The general public can also sign-up for email notifications and gain access to when a sexual offender, sexually violent predator or sexually violent delinquent child moves into or out of the neighborhood. The benefit of this is to become aware of potential threats to your community and help protect children against sexual predators. These notifications will also alert you when a sexual offender becomes employed or terminates employment in your area, or attends a school within a five mile radius of any address(es) you wish to keep your eye on.
Megan’s Law, also known as the Sexual Offender Act of 1994, was adopted in the United States in response to the murder and rape of Megan Kanka. Under this act, law enforcement is required to release information to the public regarding registered sex offenders. This law was created to protect and educate the public in regards to victimization of sexual crimes. Each state has control over the dissemination of this information and how it will be made available to it's citizens. In general, information regarding the offender's name, their address, incarceration date, the nature of the sexual crime, along with a photo ID is released.
By requiring all sex offenders to register with the state of Pennsylvania, the state is able to track the location of convicted sexual offenders and provide notifications to the public if there is a sexual offender in their community. This is instrumental in educating citizens of a potential dangerous threat. In turn it enables law enforcement and private citizens to develop safety plans and strategies to safeguard their neighborhoods.
To understand Megan's Law more fully, sex crimes are divided into Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III categories. Any individual who has been convicted of a sexual crime in Pennsylvania as outlined in a Tier I, Tier II, or a Tier III offense, may be subject to Megan’s Law registration. This applies to offenders living in PA as well as some out-of-state offenders. You may be subject to registration of PA Megan’s Law if you work in the state or committed a sex crime in Pennsylvania. As of December 29, 2014, juveniles in Pennsylvania are no longer required to register in the state, except if they are classified by the Court as a Sexually Violent Delinquent Child.
To obtain information on registered sex offenders living in PA the public may search the Pennsylvania state police website.
If you were a victim of a sexual crime in Pennsylvania you are entitled to notification of certain updates regarding the sexual offenders activities. If the crime was committed by a Sexually Violent Predator/Sexually Violent Delinquent Child, you have the right to be notified when he or she completes their initial registration and any change in address including a homeless or transient status. The victim is also entitled to notification of the Sexually Violent Predator’s/Sexually Violent Delinquent Child’s release from prison
More information on the rights of crime victims is available by contacting Pennsylvania’s Office of Victim Advocate at 1-800-563-6399 or visiting their website Office of the Victim Advocate.
The general public can also sign-up for email notifications and gain access to when a sexual offender, sexually violent predator or sexually violent delinquent child moves into or out of the neighborhood. The benefit of this is to become aware of potential threats to your community and help protect children against sexual predators. These notifications will also alert you when a sexual offender becomes employed or terminates employment in your area, or attends a school within a five mile radius of any address(es) you wish to keep your eye on.
To contact the Megan’s Law Section of Pennsylvania:
Attn.: Megan’s Law Section
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone No.: 1-866-771-3170 (toll free)
Attn.: Megan’s Law Section
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone No.: 1-866-771-3170 (toll free)
The following information will be available for all sex offenders registered in the state of Pennsylvania:
•Name and all known aliases
•Year of birth
•Address of all residences (in the case of an individual who is homeless or transient, information will be available relating to the person's temporary dwelling)
•Address of any institution the offender is enrolled as a student or is employed
•Photograph(s) of the offender along with a physical description - gender, height, weight, eye color, hair color, race, identifying marks, including scars, birthmarks, tattoos, and amputations
•License plate number and vehicle description (year, make, model, color)
•A description of the offense and a list of other conviction(s) that would require registration (if applicable)
•The date of conviction resulting in registration
•The date on which the offender was made active within the registry
•When possible, a map of where the offender lives, works or attends school
•Name and all known aliases
•Year of birth
•Address of all residences (in the case of an individual who is homeless or transient, information will be available relating to the person's temporary dwelling)
•Address of any institution the offender is enrolled as a student or is employed
•Photograph(s) of the offender along with a physical description - gender, height, weight, eye color, hair color, race, identifying marks, including scars, birthmarks, tattoos, and amputations
•License plate number and vehicle description (year, make, model, color)
•A description of the offense and a list of other conviction(s) that would require registration (if applicable)
•The date of conviction resulting in registration
•The date on which the offender was made active within the registry
•When possible, a map of where the offender lives, works or attends school
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