Idaho
Number of Registered Sex Offenders: 2,606
Latest Events
Recent Action: October 2005, rising concern over potential risks and leniency in the law. Policy debate and action expected in the 2006 legislative session. Lawsuit pending on high-profile offense/murder case.
Statutes
Sex Offender Registration
Idaho Code § 18-8304(1) et seq.
Idaho Code § 18-8301 et seq.
Idaho Code § 18-8401 et seq.
Community Notification of Sexual Offenders
Idaho Code § 18-8323
Sexual Offenses Against Children and Penalties
Idaho Code § 18-1506 et seq.
Idaho Code § 18-6101
Crimes Involving the Prostitution of Children
Idaho Code § 18-5609, § 18-5611
Child Abuse Crimes: Homicide
Idaho Code § 18-4003
Regulations
Registration: Adults and juveniles; 2 tiers; within 10 days of entering jurisdiction; consideration of foreign convictions not specified; notification of changes: 5 days, incoming and outgoing also
Notification: passive; mandatory, or permissive for website; within 10 days after request from public; applicable to adult sex offenders and, in the case of juveniles, information is given to school officials only
Risk Designation: no specified tiers; evaluation required prior to sentencing and prior to release, classified "violent sexual predators" may request judicial review
Tracking: verification of registry info 90 days or annually or both; duration of registration is life or upon petition after 10 years for certain low-risk offenders, juveniles may petition at age 21; FBI notified
Penalties: felony and mandatory revocation of probation (failure to register); felony and mandatory prison sentence (false verification information and willfully evading verification); penalty for juveniles is misdemeanor
Resources
Website of Registry: http://www.isp.state.id.us/identification/sex_offender
Relevant State Entity: Idaho State Police