Conditions: It is illegal to use information obtained through this web site to commit a crime against a registered sex offender or to engage in discrimination or harassment against a registered sex offender. A person is authorized to use this information only to protect him/herself or a child who may be at risk.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno Police Department, and the Sparks Police Department operate a consolidated Sex Offender Unit. This provides a coordinated effort in tracking, verifying residence, and ensuring program compliance of all sex offenders in Washoe County . The link below will take you to the Reno Police Department website that lists all Tier 3 sex offenders in Washoe County . It is important that you read and comply with the conditions listed on the page before accessing the sex offenders list.

View Tier III Sex Offenders List

http://www.nvsexoffenders.gov/ and www.nsopr.gov/

Megan's Law

In 1994, the rape and murder of seven-year-old Megan Kanka prompted the public to demand broad-based community notification when dangerous sex offenders are released into a community. As a result, on May 17, 1996 , President Clinton signed a law, dubbed Megan's Law, requiring states to inform a community when a convicted offender moves in. The states are allowed the discretion to establish criteria for disclosure, but the law compels them to make private and personal information on registered sex offenders available to the public.

Nevada legislation (NRS 179D.730) establishes three levels of notification, depending upon the risk of recidivism of the sex offender:

(a) Tier 1 level of notification is assigned if the risk of recidivism is low. Notification must be made by the law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the sex offender resides or is a student or worker to law enforcement agencies that are likely to encounter the sex offender.

(b) Tier 2 level of notification is assigned if the risk of recidivism is moderate. Notification must be made by the law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the sex offender resides or is a student or worker to law enforcement agencies, schools, and religious and youth organizations that are likely to encounter the sex offender.

(c) Tier 3 level of notification is assigned if the risk of recidivism is high. Notification must be made by the law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the sex offender resides or is a student or worker to law enforcement agencies, schools, and religious and youth organizations that are likely to encounter the sex offender. Notification is also to be given to the public through means designed to reach members of the public who are likely to encounter the sex offender.

Sex offenders who have been declared to be a sexually violent predator must be assigned a Tier 3 level of notification.

NRS 179D requires all offenders convicted of certain sex offenses and crimes against children after July 1, 1956 to register with the local law enforcement agency within 48 hours of residency. They are also required to notify appropriate agencies of any change of address and provide updated information within a 48-hour time frame. Updates to this site's information are made regularly. However, information may not be current based on the sex offenders' compliance or noncompliance with the registration requirements. Law enforcement agencies will arrest sex offenders who are not in compliance with Nevada registration laws. If you believe that any of the information found in these records is in error, you are asked to contact your local law enforcement agency.

The purpose of this site is to provide information to the public concerning Tier 3 level of notification sex offenders within Washoe County . This site is not intended to supplant the community notification process. It is intended to promote public awareness, allowing the public to protect themselves and their children from sex offenders by giving them a general idea of sex offenders' locations within the community. Please note that symbols representing sex offender residences are APPROXIMATE locations only. Under Megan's Law, information on "serious" and "high-risk" sex offenders is to be made available to adults and organizations within the local community.

Additional information can be requested by calling (775) 353-2244.