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Sex Offender Levels
Notification Guidelines
Washington State Law strictly limits public disclosure of all Level I Registered Sex Offender information. Information shall be shared with other law enforcement agencies and, upon request, relevant, necessary and accurate information may be disclosed to any victim or witness to the offense and to any individual community member who lives near the residence where the offender resides, expects to reside, or is regularly found.
Level I offenders may not be the subject of general public notification.
Level I Sex Offenders in Yakima County
There are currently 713 Level 1 Sex Offenders registered in Yakima County. There are currently 6 unleveled sex offender registered in Yakima County. The guidelines for Level 1 Registered Sex Offenders are used for unleveled offenders until such time as their risk level is assessed. See our Frequently Asked Questions for information on risk levels.
You may contact the Yakima County Sheriff's Office at 1822 South 1st Street to receive specific information about one of these individuals if you meet the legally mandated criteria. Anyone requesting such information will be required to show that they are entitled under State Law to receive the information.
For general information or criteria concerning sex offenders you may call the Sheriff's Office at 509-574-2625.
Notification Guidelines
Washington State Law Prohibits the Public Disclosure of Level II Registered Sex Offenders except under specific criteria. Level II notifications including relevant, necessary and accurate information may be disclosed to public and private schools, child day care centers, family day care providers, businesses, and organizations that serve primarily children, women or vulnerable adults, and neighbors and community groups near the residence where the offender resides, expects to reside, or is regularly found.
Level II Sex Offenders in Yakima County
There are currently 136 Level II Sex Offenders registered in Yakima County. For general information or criteria concerning sex offenders you may call the Sheriff's Office at 509-574-2625.
Notification Guidelines
Washington State Law permits notifications about Level II and Level III offenders that include relevant, accurate and necessary information. This information may be disclosed to the public at large.
Level III Sex Offenders in Yakima County
There are currently 61 Level III Sex Offenders registered in Yakima County.
Notification Guidelines
Washington State Law permits notifications about Kidnap offenders that include relevant, accurate and necessary information. This information may be disclosed to the public at large.
Who is Required to Register?
RCW 9A.44.130(1)(a) outlines who is required to register as a kidnap offender. RCW 91.44.128(8)(a),(b) define "Kidnapping Offense" as related to RCW 9A.44.130.
Kidnap Offenders in Yakima County
There are currently 12 Kidnap Offenders registered in Yakima County.