MEGAN'S LAW

In 1996, California enacted "Megan's Law," which provides the public with photographs and descriptive information on serious sex offenders that reside in California. These offenders have been convicted of committing sex crimes and are required to register their whereabouts with local law enforcement. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has made this database of sex registrant information available for public viewing.

Information for Accessing The Megan's Law Database:
You can access this information through your local sheriff's station or law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the city that you reside. A list of sheriff's stations within Los Angeles County has been provided below for your convenience. Viewing of the Megan's Law information is limited to 15 minutes and copies of these records are not permitted.
To access sex offender information via telephone, you may call the Sex Offender Identification Line at 1-900-448-3000. The cost for calling is a flat rate of $10 for information on up to two individuals.

Criteria for Viewing Megan's Law Database:

• be 18 years of age or older; under
• 18 may accompany an applicant who is the person 's parent or legal guardian, for the purpose of viewing the Megan's Law Intranet web-based application
• provide a California driver's license or identification card;
• sign a statement that you are not a registered sex offender; that you understand the purpose of the release of information is for the public to protect themselves and their children from sex offenders; and
• this it is illegal to use the information to harass, discriminate, or commit a crime against any registrant;
• state a distinct purpose for viewing the Megan's Law Database, if required by local law enforcement.

To access sex offender information via telephone, you may call the Sex Offender Identification Line at
1-(900)-448-3000. The cost for calling is a flat rate of $10 for information on up to two individuals.

To access the Megan's Law Sex Offender Locations Map on the Internet click here:
http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/

For more information on Megan's Law, click here: http://caag.state.ca.us/megan/index.htm

Contact your local Law Enforcement Agency or Sheriff's Station Megan's Law Coordinator for further assistance.

List of Sheriff's Stations Providing Megan's Law Access