Sex Offenders and
Megan's Law

Megan's Law is a federal law passed in 1996 that authorizes local law enforcement agencies to notify the public about convicted sex criminals living, working or visiting their communities.

Megan's Law was inspired by the case of seven-year-old Megan Kanka, a New Jersey girl who was raped and killed by a known child molester who moved across the street from the family. The Kanka family fought to have local communities warned about known sex molesters in the area. The New Jersey legislature passed Megan's Law in 1994.

Since the passage of the federal law in May of 1996, all states have passed some form of Megan's Law.

We live in California, so I used the California web pages on Megan's Law as a great example of the information that is available. Additional information for personal safety awareness as well as home safety awareness that applies to everyone can be found on the California web site.

Home Page of Megan's Law, California

As a result of a new law, this site will provide you with access to information on more than 63,000 persons required to register in California as sex predators.

Once you have read and acknowledged the disclaimer, you may search the database by a sex offender's specific name, obtain ZIP Code and city/county listings, obtain detailed personal profile information on each registrant, and use our map application to search your neighborhood or anywhere throughout the State to determine the specific location of any of those registrants on whom the law allows us to display a home address.

Not all sex criminals have been caught and convicted. Most sex offenses are committed by family, friends or acquaintances of the victim.

Be sure to click on the links to the left for more information on How to Protect Yourself and Your Family, Facts about Sex Offenders, Frequently Asked Questions, and Sex Offender's Registration Requirements in California.

Home Page of Megan's Law, California

If you reside in another state, use this google search:

i.e. Megan's Law + your State

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