Find Sex Offenders in Union

Union sex offenders are registered through the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services and monitored locally by the Union Police Department and the Johnson City Police Department, which serves the Village of Johnson City within the town.

How to Find Sex Offenders in Union

The fastest way to search for sex offenders in Union is through the NYS Sex Offender Registry online subdirectory. This free database shows Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders. You can search by last name, county, or ZIP code. Enter a Union or Johnson City ZIP code like 13790, or select Broome County from the dropdown to see all public offenders in the area. Each listing includes photos, home address, conviction details, and vehicle info. The search runs 24 hours a day at no charge.

Level 1 sex offenders are not in the online database. To check if someone in Union is a Level 1 offender, call the registry at 1-800-262-3257. You need the person's name and one identifier: an exact address, date of birth, driver's license number, or Social Security number. The phone line operates from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

You can also contact the Union Police Department or the Johnson City Police Department for local sex offender inquiries. Both agencies coordinate with DCJS on sex offender tracking and community notifications.

Union Police Department and Johnson City Police

The Town of Union in Broome County has two law enforcement agencies involved in sex offender monitoring. The Union Police Department covers the broader town, while the Johnson City Police Department serves the Village of Johnson City, which sits within the town's boundaries.

• Union PD Phone: 607-754-2508
• Johnson City PD Phone: 607-729-9321
• Emergency: 911

The Johnson City Police Department takes an active role in sex offender monitoring. JCPD officers generate notification cards for the community, conduct residential verification checks on registered sex offenders, and help make sure offenders are meeting their obligations under SORA. This hands-on approach means Johnson City residents get direct local oversight of sex offenders living in the village.

Both departments verify sex offender addresses and handle community notification duties as required by Correction Law Article 6-C. When a Level 3 sex offender moves into Union or Johnson City, the responding department notifies schools, daycare centers, places of worship, nursing homes, and other community organizations. Level 2 offenders trigger more limited notifications to entities serving vulnerable populations.

Sex offenders must report any address change within 10 days under SORA. Failure to do so is a felony. An E felony for the first offense, and a D felony for any later violation. SORA does not restrict where sex offenders can live, but it does require them to keep their address current at all times. The Union PD and JCPD both enforce this requirement within their jurisdictions.

Sex Offender Risk Levels in Union

Every sex offender in Union gets a risk level from a judge after a court hearing. The judge scores the offender on factors such as use of force, victim age, number of victims, substance involvement, and criminal background. The total score places the offender into one of three levels.

Level 1 is low risk. These sex offenders register for 20 years unless they carry a special designation. Their address info is limited to ZIP code in public records. Level 2 means moderate risk. Full address is public. Level 3 is high risk. Full address is public and these offenders must verify their address in person every 90 days with the local police department.

A judge can also designate a sex offender as a sexual predator, sexually violent offender, or predicate sex offender. Any such designation means the person registers for life, no matter the base level. All Level 2 and Level 3 offenders register for life too. Under Correction Law Section 168-o, a Level 2 offender without a designation who has been registered for at least 30 years may petition the court for relief.

How SORA Works in Union

The Sex Offender Registration Act, known as SORA, is the state law controlling sex offender registration in Union and throughout New York. It is found in Correction Law Article 6-C, Section 168 et seq. SORA has been in effect since January 21, 1996.

Under SORA, sex offenders convicted of certain offenses must register with the state. This covers New York convictions, equivalent out-of-state convictions, and federal or military convictions. In Union, the Broome County Court handles SORA risk level hearings. The Broome County District Attorney prepares the risk level recommendation for the judge.

For offenders released from jail or prison, the Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders is notified at least 120 days before release. The Board sends a recommendation to the court 60 days before the person gets out. The court sets the risk level at least 30 days before release. Probation cases move faster. The court registers the offender at sentencing and schedules a hearing at least 45 days later.

Community Notification in Union

Union residents can sign up for free sex offender alerts through the NY-ALERT system. This service sends notifications by email, text, fax, or phone call when a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves into or out of a location you pick. You can monitor up to three locations by county, ZIP code, municipality, or specific address.

When a Level 3 offender moves into Union or Johnson City, local police must notify entities serving vulnerable populations. Schools, daycare centers, summer camps, places of worship, nursing homes, and community centers all get notified. For Level 2 offenders, the notification is more targeted and does not go to the general public.

Sex Offender Internet Rules

All sex offenders in Union must report their internet accounts, email addresses, and screen names to DCJS. This requirement comes from the Electronic Security and Targeting of Online Predators Act of 2008. Changes to internet info must be reported within 10 days. Failure to report is a felony.

DCJS can share this data with social networking sites that have members under 18. Sex offenders convicted of crimes against minors or those who used the internet in their offense face mandatory internet restrictions while on supervision. All Level 3 offenders on probation or parole face these restrictions too.

Where Sex Offenders Can Live in Union

SORA does not restrict where sex offenders can live. There are no statewide residency buffer zones. The Town of Union and the Village of Johnson City cannot create their own restrictions either. The New York Court of Appeals ruled in People v. Diack that local governments lack authority to impose sex offender residency rules because the state occupies that field of law.

The Sexual Assault Reform Act does bar certain offenders from knowingly entering school grounds or living within 1,000 feet of a school when the victim was under 18 or the offender is Level 3. Parole or probation officers can set case-specific conditions for individual offenders, but those conditions are not part of any blanket local law. Offenders must still report any address change within 10 days, and failure to do so is a felony under SORA.

Broome County Resources

Union is located in Broome County. The Broome County Sheriff's Office coordinates sex offender monitoring countywide. For more information and contacts, visit the Broome County sex offenders page.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sex offenders can move between communities. Check these nearby areas if you need to search beyond Union.