Megan’s Law

• There are more than 7,000 convicted sex offenders registered in NY State under the Sex Offenders Registration Act, better know as Megan’s Law

• Although there have been numerous challenges to the Sex Offenders Registration Act, the courts have consistently upheld its validity.

• Under Megan’s Law, convicted sex offenders are required to register with the State upon their release from prison and notify the registry when they relocate.

• Megan’s Law creates 3 levels of sex offenders:

A – Level 1 ( low risk)

B – Level 2 (moderate risk)

C – Level 3 ( is now on the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) website.)

• A person can access information about the sex offender registration act and then subdirectory of high risk offenders on this website.

• If you are a ministry/church you can check out the names of those who wish to become a part of your nursery, youth, or Sunday school programs to see if they are registered with this website.

• The public, ministry, church, or any youth or child related programs may also inquire about registered sex offenders by calling:

Megan’s Law Hotline

1-900-288-3838