Nebraska Sex Offenders Law took effect in January 1, 1997. The law protects the residents of Nebraska by alerting them on sex offenders living in their community. Sex offenders convicted in Nebraska must register with the state’s Police Patrol.
Duration of registration depends on the nature of sex crime committed by the offender. Offenders jailed for less than one year will have to register for 15 years. Crimes with longer jail terms have 25 years of registration. Sex offenders with prior conviction before another sentence will register for life. Also, lifetime registrants from another state or country will also have to register for life in Nebraska.
Duration of registration starts counting from the first year an offender registers. For instance, an offender required to register for 25 years but skips the first 2 years will have the duration active from the year he registers.
Sex offenders in Nebraska must notify the local police of any changes to the registered information within 3 business days.
Persons convicted for a sex crime in another state but wishes to work, attend school, or move to Nebraska must notify the state’s police patrol. Failure report to the state’s police within 3 business days has severe consequences.
Nebraska Sex Offender Registry
Nebraska Sex Offender Registry is in charge of maintaining information on sex offenders in the state. The state’s police patrol is in charge of updating the registry./p>
Nebraska Sex Offender Facts
Facts
- There are 2,617 registered sex offenders in Nebraska
Top Offenses
- 1st Degree Sexual Assault F2
- 3rd Degree Sexual Assault M1
- Attempted 1st Degree Sexual Assault F3
- Sexual Assault of a Child 3rd Degree F3A
- Possession of Visual Depiction of Sexually Explicit Conduct F3
Counties in Nebraska with the highest number of offenders:
- Douglas County
- Lancaster County
- Hall County
- Sarpy County
- Buffalo County
Zip Codes in Nebraska with the highest number of offenders:
- 68522
- 68102
- 68801
- 68111
- 68503
- 68701
- 68502
- 68508
- 68105
- 69101
Nearby States:
Nebraska Sex Crimes Requiring Offender Registration
The kidnapping of a minor (except when the offender is the parent of the minor and was not convicted of any other registrable offenses) - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-313 (West 2008).
False imprisonment of a minor (1st degree) - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-314 (West 2008).
False imprisonment of a minor (2nd degree) - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-315 (West 2008).
Sexual assault (1st degree) - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-319 (West 2008).
Sexual assault (2nd or 3rd degree) - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-320 (West 2008).
Sexual assault of a child - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-320.01 (West 2008).
Sexual assault of a vulnerable adult - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-386(1)(c) (West 2008).
Incest of a minor - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-703 (West 2008).
Pandering of a minor - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-802 (West 2008).
A visual depiction of the sexually explicit conduct of a child - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-1463.03 (West 2008).
A visual depiction of the sexually explicit conduct of a child related to possession - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-1463.05 (West 2008).
Knowingly possessing any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct which has a child as one of its participants or portrayed observers - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-813.01 (West 2008).
Child enticement - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-311 (West 2008).
Child enticement using a computer - NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 28-320.02 (West 2008).
Debauching a minor under section 28-805.
The attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit any of the listed offenses.
A person who enters the state and has pleaded guilty to or has been found guilty of any offense that is substantially equivalent to a registrable offense of this section by any state, territory, commonwealth, or other jurisdiction of the United States, by the United States Government, or by court-martial or another military tribunal.
The sentencing court may exempt offenders convicted of child enticement, false imprisonment of a minor, or kidnapping.
Information maintained in Nebraska Sex Offender Registry
NEB. REV. ST. § 29-4006 (WEST 2008)
(1)
The legal name and all aliases which the person has used or under which the person has been known;
A complete description of the person, including date of birth, social security number, photographs, and fingerprints;
A listing of each registrable offense under section 29-4003 to which the person pleaded guilty or was found guilty, the jurisdiction where each offense was committed, the court in which the person pleaded guilty or was found guilty of each offense, and the name under which the person pleaded guilty or was found guilty of each offense;
The name and location of each jail, penal or correctional facility, or public or private institution to which the person was incarcerated for each offense and the actual time served or confined; and
The address of the person's current residence and place of employment or vocation and any school he or she is attending.
Community Notification and Websites
NEB. REV. ST. § 29-4013 (WEST 2008)
(c) The procedures for release of information established by the Nebraska State Patrol shall provide for three levels of notification by the law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the sex offender is to be released depending on the risk of recidivism by the sex offender as follows:
(i) If the risk of recidivism is low, other law enforcement agencies shall be notified;
(ii) If the risk of recidivism is moderate, in addition to the notice required by subdivision (i) of this subdivision, schools, day care centers, health care facilities providing services to children or vulnerable adults, and religious and youth organizations shall be notified; and
(iii) If the risk of recidivism is high, in addition to the notice required by subdivisions (i) and (ii) of this subdivision, the public shall be notified through means designed to reach members of the public, which are limited to
direct contact,
news releases,
a method of utilizing a telephone system, or
The Internet.
• The Nebraska State Patrol shall provide notice of sex offenders with a high risk of recidivism to at least one legal newspaper published in and of general circulation in the county where the offender is registered or, if NO is published in the county, in a legal newspaper of general circulation in such county.
• If any means of notification proposes a fee for usage, then nonprofit organizations holding a certificate of exemption under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code shall not be charged.
Limitations on Residency or Employment
None
Duration of Registration
NEB. REV. ST. § 29-4005 (WEST 2008).
10 years for persons not subject to lifetime registration.
Life for persons:
Convicted of an aggravated sex offense;
With prior convictions for a registrable offense; or
Deemed sexually violent predators
Timeframe for Registration
Within 5 working days of establishing residence or temporary domicile in any county, 5 days of changing the address
Applies to Offenders Convicted in another State?
Yes
Verification of Address
Annually, within 30 days of the anniversary, sexually violent offenders must verify every 3 months
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Class 4 felony
What does a Sex Offender Look Like?
Most people think sexual predators are scary-looking and creepy. But three out of four adolescents who were sexually assaulted were victimized by someone they knew well.
Most of the time, sexual predators look like regular people. Children and parents need to know and to understand that anyone can be a sexual predator, no matter how "normal" they appear.
Encouraging Children to Share
It isn't always easy to build a trusting relationship with your child. Trying to get your children to share what is going on in their lives can be difficult.
Building an open and welcoming environment from the beginning stages of a child's life is essential. Children are less intimidated and more likely to discuss issues and topics in their lives with an open and supportive environment.
Getting your kids to share serves as a building block for times when your child needs to discuss pressing issues like sex and sexual abuse.
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