Siskiyou County Sex Offenders
Registered sex offenders in Siskiyou County report to the sheriff office located at 305 Butte Street in Yreka. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm. Anyone subject to Penal Code 290 must register within five working days of release or moving to the county. The sheriff handles all registration paperwork, takes photographs, and submits data to the California Department of Justice. You can search for Siskiyou County offenders on California's Megan's Law website by entering any address in the county. Annual updates happen on each registrant's birthday. Transients update every 30 days. Sexually violent predators update every 90 days. No fees apply to registration in California.
Siskiyou County Quick Facts
Registration at Sheriff Office
The Siskiyou County Sheriff office in Yreka handles sex offender registration for the entire county. The address is 305 Butte Street, Yreka, California 96097. Registration hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm. Call 530-842-8301 before visiting to confirm the office is open. The sheriff staff processes all paperwork and photographs each registrant.
Bring valid photo identification and proof of address when you register. Acceptable proof includes a utility bill, lease, or mail showing your name and Siskiyou County address. If you own a vehicle, bring the registration documents. The staff will collect information about where you live, where you work, and any internet identifiers you use. This includes email addresses and social media accounts. The process takes about 30 to 45 minutes.
After you complete registration, the sheriff submits your data to the California Department of Justice. The DOJ updates the public Megan's Law website daily. Your profile should appear within one business day if you are not excluded by law. Some offenders are excluded from public posting based on their tier level or the nature of their offense. Contact the sheriff if you have questions about exclusion.
Megan's Law Search Tool
You can search for sex offenders in Siskiyou County at meganslaw.ca.gov. Enter any address in the county to see a map of registered individuals nearby. The map uses pins to mark each registrant's location. Click on a pin to view the full profile. Most profiles include a photo, physical description, and details about the conviction.
Each profile shows the tier level. Tier One offenders register for ten years. Tier Two offenders register for twenty years. Tier Three offenders register for life. The tier determines how long registration lasts and whether the person can petition for removal. Tier Three is lifetime with no option to petition unless the person receives a pardon or similar legal remedy.
The database updates every day based on reports from the sheriff office. If someone just registered, their profile might not appear until the next business day. Not all registered sex offenders are on the public site. Penal Code Section 290.46 specifies which categories of offenders are excluded from internet disclosure. Call the sheriff at 530-842-8301 if you have questions about a specific individual.
Registration Timelines
Initial registration must occur within five working days of release from custody or arrival in Siskiyou County. Five working days means business days only. Weekends and holidays do not count. If you are released on Friday, you have until the following Friday to register. The sheriff does not grant extensions for travel issues or other delays. Plan to register as soon as possible after release or arrival.
Annual updates are required on your birthday. Penal Code Section 290.012 requires updating within five working days before or after your birthday. If your birthday is June 10, you can register anytime from June 5 to June 15. You must track this date yourself. The sheriff does not send reminders. Missing the window is a violation that can result in criminal charges.
Transients update every 30 days. You are classified as transient if you lack a permanent residence. This includes living in a vehicle, staying in a shelter, or moving between temporary locations. The sheriff determines whether you are transient. If so, you must update every 30 days and report where you have been staying. This rule helps law enforcement track individuals who move around frequently.
Sexually violent predators update every 90 days regardless of housing status. This category includes individuals civilly committed as SVPs or those with certain convictions. The 90-day schedule is more frequent than the annual birthday update but less burdensome than the 30-day transient requirement. All these timelines are set by state law and apply uniformly across California.
Tier System Explained
California uses a three-tier system that took effect in January 2021 under Senate Bill 384. The tier is assigned at conviction based on the specific crime. Penal Code Section 290 lists all registrable offenses and their corresponding tiers. Judges do not have discretion to change the tier.
Tier One is ten years for adults and five years for juveniles. Lower-level offenses like some forms of indecent exposure fall into this tier. Tier Two is twenty years for adults and ten years for juveniles. Mid-level offenses are assigned to Tier Two. Tier Three is lifetime registration with no early termination. The most serious offenses including rape under Penal Code Section 261 and lewd acts with children under Penal Code Section 288 are Tier Three.
After completing the minimum period, Tier One and Tier Two offenders can petition the court for removal from the registry. The petition goes to the court that handled the original conviction. You may need legal help to file the proper paperwork. The court has 60 days to decide. If approved, you stop registering and your profile is removed from the public website. Tier Three offenders cannot petition unless they obtain a pardon or similar relief.
Note: California law prohibits charging fees for sex offender registration.
State and National Databases
The California Department of Justice oversees the statewide sex offender registry. Visit oag.ca.gov/sex-offender-reg for forms, FAQs, and policy updates. You can download an Application for Exclusion from Internet Disclosure if you qualify. The DOJ processes these applications in 30 to 90 days or longer. The website also publishes statistics on total registrants across the state.
For inmates in state custody, use the California Incarcerated Records and Information Search at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov. Search by name or CDCR number to find current location, admission date, and parole hearing dates. This helps you know when someone will be released and required to register in Siskiyou County or another location.
The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov searches all state registries. Use it to check if someone has a registration history in another state before moving to California. The federal site is free and run by the U.S. Department of Justice. It combines data from all 50 states, Washington DC, and U.S. territories.
Legal aid may be available for registration questions or petitions. Contact the State Bar of California referral service or local public defender office for guidance. Private attorneys also handle sex offender registry cases. Expect to pay for a consultation and representation if you hire a lawyer.
Nearby Counties
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