Access Smithtown Sex Offenders

Smithtown sex offenders are tracked by the Suffolk County Police Department and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. This Long Island town in Suffolk County relies on the state Sex Offender Registry to keep the public informed about Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders in the area. Residents can search the registry online for free or call the state phone line for Level 1 sex offender information.

Suffolk County Police and Smithtown Sex Offender Monitoring

The Suffolk County Police Department handles sex offender monitoring in Smithtown. The town does not have its own municipal police force. Suffolk County Police can be reached at 631-852-6300. Officers conduct address verification checks on registered sex offenders in Smithtown and work with DCJS to keep all registry data current. When a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves into the town, the police department sends community notifications to schools, daycare centers, and other organizations that serve vulnerable groups as required by Correction Law Section 168-l.

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

The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office handles SORA risk level hearings for sex offenders who will live in Smithtown. When a sex offender is sentenced in Suffolk County or released from prison to a Smithtown address, the DA's office makes a risk level recommendation. A judge then holds a hearing and sets the final level. This applies to all sex offenders headed to Smithtown, whether convicted locally or elsewhere in the state.

How to Search for Sex Offenders in Smithtown

Smithtown 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 Suffolk County. The search is free and runs 24 hours a day. Results show photos, home addresses, convictions, vehicle info, and conditions of supervision for each listed sex offender in Smithtown.

Only Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders appear in the online directory. State law keeps Level 1 sex offenders off the public website. To check if someone is a Level 1 sex offender in Smithtown, call the registry at 1-800-262-3257. You need the person's name plus one identifier: 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 Suffolk County Police at 631-852-6300 for local sex offender questions.

Smithtown 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 Smithtown area. You can register up to three locations by ZIP code, municipality, or address. This service has been running since March 2010 and only covers sex offenders in the public subdirectory.

Sex Offender Risk Levels in Smithtown

Every sex offender in Smithtown gets a risk level set by a judge after a court hearing. The judge reviews the case: use of force, victim age, number of victims, and weapon involvement all factor in. Two sex offenders convicted of the same crime can get different 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 carry 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 Suffolk County Police. Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders are listed in the online subdirectory that Smithtown residents can search.

A court can also designate a sex offender as a sexual predator, sexually violent offender, or predicate sex offender. Any designation means 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. Under Correction Law Section 168-o, a Level 2 sex offender registered for at least 30 years with no designation can petition the court for relief from further registration.

Sex Offender Registration Rules in Smithtown

Sex offenders living in Smithtown must register with DCJS at sentencing. The court certifies the person as a sex offender and sends the form to DCJS. The data enters the Sex Offender Registry database. DCJS then forwards the info to the Suffolk County 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 60 days before the person gets out.

All registered sex offenders in Smithtown 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 info is an E felony for a first offense and a D felony for later offenses. Non-compliance can also lead to revocation of parole or probation for sex offenders under supervision.

Community Notification for Smithtown Sex Offenders

The Suffolk County Police Department maintains a list of vulnerable organizations in Smithtown. When a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves into town, police notify schools, daycare centers, libraries, school bus companies, neighborhood watch groups, community centers, nursing homes, victim advocacy organizations, and places of worship. The range of notification depends on the offender's risk level, with Level 3 sex offenders getting the broadest disclosure.

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

Where Sex Offenders Can Live in Smithtown

SORA does not restrict where sex offenders can live in Smithtown. 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 does bar 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 may have additional conditions set by their supervising officer.

Suffolk County Sex Offender Resources

Smithtown is one of several towns in Suffolk County. The Suffolk County Police Department handles sex offender monitoring across the county. For county-wide sex offender info, see the Suffolk County sex offender page.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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