Search Greenburgh Sex Offenders

Greenburgh sex offenders are tracked by the Greenburgh Police Department and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. This Westchester County town works with the Westchester County Department of Public Safety to monitor all registered sex offenders in the area. Residents can search for Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders online at no cost through the state registry.

Greenburgh Police and Sex Offender Monitoring

The Greenburgh Police Department handles sex offender monitoring in the town. You can reach them at 914-682-5300. Officers conduct address verification checks on registered sex offenders in Greenburgh and coordinate with DCJS to keep all registry data up to date. When a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves into Greenburgh, the police department sends community notifications to local schools, daycare centers, and other organizations that serve vulnerable populations. This is required by Correction Law Section 168-l.

Level 3 sex offenders in Greenburgh must verify their address every 90 days in person at the Greenburgh Police Department. If the offender's appearance has changed since the last photo on file, officers can take a new photo and send it to the state registry. Level 2 sex offenders do not have the 90-day in-person check but must still update their registration within 10 days of any change. Both levels face felony charges for failure to comply with registration requirements under SORA.

The Westchester County Department of Public Safety also assists with sex offender monitoring across the county. Greenburgh works with this county-level agency to make sure sex offenders who move between the town and other parts of Westchester are properly tracked. The Westchester County District Attorney's Office handles SORA risk level hearings for sex offenders who will live in Greenburgh after conviction or release from incarceration.

How to Search for Sex Offenders in Greenburgh

Greenburgh does not run its own sex offender database. All searches go through the NYS Sex Offender Registry online directory. You can search by last name, county, ZIP code, or view all sex offenders in Westchester County. The search is free and runs 24 hours a day. Results show photos, addresses, convictions, vehicle info, and supervision conditions for each listed sex offender in Greenburgh.

Only Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders show up in the online directory. Level 1 sex offenders are not on the public website. To find out if someone is a Level 1 sex offender in Greenburgh, call the registry at 1-800-262-3257. You need the person's name and one of these: an exact address, date of birth, driver's license number, or Social Security number. The phone line runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also call the Greenburgh Police at 914-682-5300 for local sex offender questions.

Greenburgh residents can sign up with NY-ALERT for free notifications. The system sends an email, text, or fax when a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves into or out of the Greenburgh area. You can register up to three locations by ZIP code, municipality, or specific address. This service has been running since March 2010 and covers only sex offenders in the public subdirectory.

Sex Offender Risk Levels in Greenburgh

Every sex offender in Greenburgh gets a risk level set by a judge after a court hearing. The judge reviews the case facts, including use of force, victim age, number of victims, and whether drugs or weapons were used. Two sex offenders convicted of the same crime can end up with different risk levels. The process follows the Sex Offender Registration Act in Correction Law Article 6-C.

Level 1 is low risk. These sex offenders register for 20 years unless they have a special designation. Address info is limited to ZIP code. Level 2 is moderate risk with full address public. Level 3 is high risk and a threat to public safety. Level 3 sex offenders must verify their address every 90 days in person with the Greenburgh Police. Both Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders are listed in the online subdirectory.

A judge can also designate a sex offender as a sexual predator, sexually violent offender, or predicate sex offender. Any designation triggers lifetime registration regardless of risk level. Level 1 sex offenders without a designation register for 20 years. All Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders register for life. A Level 2 offender registered for at least 30 years with no designation can petition the court for relief under Correction Law Section 168-o.

Sex Offender Registration Rules in Greenburgh

Sex offenders living in Greenburgh must register with DCJS at the time of sentencing. The court certifies the person as a sex offender and sends the form to the state. DCJS enters the data and forwards it to the Greenburgh Police Department. For sex offenders leaving jail or prison, the Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders is notified at least 120 days before release. The Board makes a risk level recommendation to the court 60 days before the person gets out.

All registered sex offenders in Greenburgh must report address changes within 10 days. They must also disclose internet accounts, email addresses, and screen names to DCJS under the Electronic Security and Targeting of Online Predators Act. Failure to register or verify is an E felony for a first offense and a D felony for any later offense. Non-compliance can also lead to revocation of parole or probation for sex offenders under supervision in Greenburgh.

Community Notification for Greenburgh Sex Offenders

The Greenburgh Police Department keeps a list of vulnerable organizations in the town. When a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves into Greenburgh, police notify schools, daycare centers, libraries, school bus companies, neighborhood watch groups, community centers, nursing homes, victim advocacy organizations, and places of worship. The scope of notification depends on the sex offender's risk level.

For Level 2 sex offenders, police can share the offender's photo, name, aliases, address, conviction, and mode of operation with entities serving vulnerable groups. Level 3 sex offenders get the broadest notification and are listed in the online subdirectory. Greenburgh residents who want real-time alerts about sex offender movement in the area should sign up for the NY-ALERT notification system through the DCJS website.

Where Sex Offenders Can Live in Greenburgh

SORA does not restrict where sex offenders can live in Greenburgh. There are no statewide buffer zones around schools or parks for registered sex offenders. The Court of Appeals ruled that local governments cannot create their own sex offender residency restrictions. The Sexual Assault Reform Act bars certain sex offenders from entering school grounds or living within 1,000 feet of school grounds when the victim was under 18 or the offender is Level 3. Sex offenders on parole or probation in Greenburgh may have additional conditions set by their supervising officer.

Westchester County Sex Offender Resources

Greenburgh is part of Westchester County. The Westchester County Department of Public Safety assists with sex offender monitoring across the county. For county-wide sex offender information, see the Westchester County sex offender page.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sex offenders who move between communities must update their registration within 10 days. The following nearby areas also have sex offender information pages.