Sex Offenders Tier Designations

Per M.C.A.46-509, the definitions of the tier level designations given to those convicted sex offenders convicted or released from the Department of Corrections after October 1, 1999, is as follows:

1. level 1, the risk of a repeat sexual offense is low;
2. level 2, the risk of a repeat sexual offense is moderate;
3. level 3, the risk of a repeat sexual offense is high, there is a threat to public safety, and the sexual offender evaluator believes that the offender is a sexually violent predator.

This tier level designation is applied at the time of sentencing. If it is not done then, the Department of Corrections shall designate the tier level when the offender is released from confinement.

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