OAR 255-087-0050
Determination of Eligibility for Reclassification of Sex Offender Notification Level


Not every registrant is eligible for reclassification. The Board will determine eligibility before reviewing a petition for reclassification.
(1) Forms – Registrants requesting eligibility to petition shall use forms provided by the Board.
(2) Verification of eligibility – The Board will determine eligibility using the criteria in subsection (3) below.
(3) Eligibility Criteria
(a) Qualifications - Registrants who are classified a level three sex offender or level two sex offender and who live, work or go to school in Oregon, may petition the Board for reclassification:
(A) Ten years after the date supervision for the sex crime is terminated; or,
(B) if the person was not subject to supervision for the sex crime, ten years after the date the person was discharged from the jurisdiction of the court as provided in 163A.125 (Relief from reporting obligation for sex offenders classified under ORS 163A.100)(2)(e).
(b) Disqualifications– A registrant is not eligible for reclassification if the registrant:
(A) Was designated as a Sexually Violent Dangerous Offender (SVDO) under ORS 137.765 (Sexually violent dangerous offenders).
(B) After being convicted of a sex crime that required registration, was found guilty of a subsequent person felony or Class A person misdemeanor as provided in ORS 163A.125 (Relief from reporting obligation for sex offenders classified under ORS 163A.100).
(C) Was initially classified by the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB). (Registrants classified by the PSRB should refer to the PSRB for more information.)
(D) Previously was given a reclassification from level 3 sex offender to level 2 sex offender as provided in ORS 163A.125 (Relief from reporting obligation for sex offenders classified under ORS 163A.100).
(4) Decision - Once the Board determines that the registrant is eligible for reclassification, the Board will review the registrant’s petition for reclassification.

Source: Rule 255-087-0050 — Determination of Eligibility for Reclassification of Sex Offender Notification Level, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=255-087-0050.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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