Conditions

It is illegal to use information obtained through this web site to commit a crime against a registered sex offender or to engage in discrimination or harassment against a registered sex offender. A person is authorized to use this information only to protect him / herself or a child who may be at risk. A member of the public may not use the information they obtain by any means in accordance with the law to commit any crimes. Criminal misuse of this information subjects the person who misuses it to a sentence enhancement, in addition to the punishment for the crime committed. Civil misuse of this information may subject the person to civil damages and penalties pursuant to California Penal Code Section 290.4 (e) (3) A).

The release of this information to the public is meant to assure public protection, not to punish the offender. It is illegal to use information obtained through this web site to commit a crime against a registered sex offender or to engage in discrimination or harassment against a registered sex offender.

California's Megan's Law requires that certain information about sex offenders be made available upon request to members of the public, so that the public is better prepared to protect themselves and their children. However, the County of Fresno has also provided information regarding the general whereabouts of residences of "high risk" sex offenders and their status. This information allows parents to make informed decisions about the potential threat to their children based on the proximity to the residence of the registered sex offender. The address information identifies in general the street location but DOES NOT represent the exact location where the offender lives. Although every effort is made to keep this list accurate and current, offenders may have moved and failed to notify the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department.

The intent of this information is to empower citizens with data to assist them in making informed decisions regarding personal and family safety. Civil misuse of this information may subject the person to civil damages. Anyone who uses this information contained in this database to commit a criminal act against another is subject to criminal prosecution.

Parents who are concerned regarding a potential sex offender depicted on this site should consider viewing Megan’s Law Web Application at the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department. Citizens can also call the California Sex Offender Telephone Service at 1-900-448-3000. Megan’s Law Web Application will provide you the name, physical description, photograph and ZIP code of the registered offender.

Before viewing the "High Risk" offenders, we urge you to read the following:

1. Frequently Asked Questions

2. Legal Issues

CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 290

Section 290 of the California Penal Code requires people convicted of certain sexual offenses to register with the local law enforcement agency responsible for the jurisdiction in which they reside within 5 working days of their birthday, and within 5 working days of changing their address. This is a lifetime requirement. Law enforcement cannot dictate where an offender lives, as long as the offender registers his / her residence with the appropriate jurisdiction. (Complete requirements are listed in Section 290 of the California Penal Code.)

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