Sutter County Sex Offender Registration
Registered sex offenders in Sutter County report to the sheriff office located at 1077 Civic Center Boulevard in Yuba City. The phone number is 530-822-7307. Anyone convicted of crimes under Penal Code 290 must register within five working days of release from custody or arrival in the county. The sheriff handles all registration paperwork, takes photographs, and submits data to the California Department of Justice. You can search California's Megan's Law website for registered offenders by entering any Sutter County address. The database shows photos, physical descriptions, and conviction details. Annual updates happen on each person's birthday. Transients update every 30 days. Sexually violent predators update every 90 days. No fees apply to registration in California.
Sutter County Quick Facts
Sheriff Office Registration
The Sutter County Sheriff handles sex offender registration for the entire county. The office is at 1077 Civic Center Boulevard in Yuba City. Call 530-822-7307 before visiting to confirm hours and availability. The sheriff staff processes all registration paperwork and photographs each registrant. Bring your documents and be prepared to spend 30 to 45 minutes completing the process.
When you register, bring valid photo identification and proof of address. Acceptable proof includes a utility bill, lease agreement, or mail showing your name and current Sutter County address. Vehicle owners should bring registration documents. The staff collects information about where you live and work. They also record internet identifiers like email addresses and social media accounts. This information is required by state law.
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 or the specific offense. Contact the sheriff if you have questions about exclusion.
Megan's Law Database
Search for Sutter County sex offenders 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 registration duration and whether the person can petition for removal. Tier Three is lifetime with no option to petition unless a pardon is granted.
The database updates daily 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 lists categories of offenders excluded from internet disclosure. Call the sheriff directly at 530-822-7307 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 Sutter County. Five working days means business days only. Weekends and holidays do not count. If released on Friday, you have until the following Friday to register. The sheriff does not grant extensions. 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 November 12, you can register anytime from November 7 to November 17. 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 your transient status. If classified as transient, you must update every 30 days and report where you have been staying. This helps law enforcement track people 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. All these timelines are set by state law and apply uniformly across California.
Tier System Overview
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 legal remedy.
Note: California law prohibits charging fees for sex offender registration.
State and Federal Resources
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 statewide.
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 Sutter 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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