The purpose of this chapter is to provide local law enforcement
with additional information about Level 3 sex offenders. This is critical
to preventing sexual victimization and resolving incidents involving
sexual abuse and exploitation promptly. The Sex Offender Verification
Form will equip local law enforcement with the necessary tools to
alert the public when necessary for the continued safety and protection
of the community and will provide a means to penalize those Level
3 sex offenders who intentionally mislead a public servant by providing
false statements in the Sex Offender Verification Form.
This chapter is hereby adopted as set forth herein and shall
be entitled the "Sex Offender Verification Law."
This chapter shall apply to Level 3 sex offenders as classified
in accordance with New York Correction Law Article 6-C, the Sex Offender
Registration Act.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SEX OFFENDER
A Level 3 sex offender who is required to personally verify
his or her address with the local law enforcement agency every 90
days pursuant to § 168-f of the New York State Correction
Law.