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Sex Offender Information

Sex Offender Registry

In 2005, the passage of Colorado Revised Statute 16-22-110 revised the Colorado sex offender registry. The Colorado General Assembly recognized the need to balance the expectations of persons convicted of offenses involving unlawful sexual behavior with the public's need to adequately protect themselves and their children. The General Assembly also finds that sex offenders have a reduced expectation of privacy because of the public's interest in safety, and that the public must have limited access to offender information for that purpose.

This information is not intended to be used to inflict retribution or additional punishment on any convicted person. Any reference to victims is excluded.

The Colorado sex offender registry includes only those persons who have been required by law to register and who are currently in compliance with sex offender registration laws. Residents should not rely solely on this registry as a safeguard against sexual offenders in their communities — the offense for which a person is convicted may not accurately reflect their level of risk.

[Check the Registered Sex Offender List]

This website does not list all convicted sex offenders in Grand County. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) does not post information concerning (1) sex offenders convicted only of misdemeanor sex offenses, or (2) juveniles adjudicated for sex crimes, unless the juvenile has been adjudicated for two or more offenses involving unlawful sexual behavior or a qualifying crime of violence.

For a complete list of all sex offenders registered in Grand County, you may contact the Grand County Sheriff's Office directly.

Grand County Sheriff's Office 670 Spring Street, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 Main: 970-725-3343 | Non-Emergency: 970-725-3311 Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Understanding Sex Offenders

Like many communities, Grand County has registered sex offenders living within its boundaries. It is important for residents to understand several key characteristics:

  • Most offenders commit crimes against multiple types of victims — adults, children, male, female, and both known and unknown to them. This pattern is known as crossover behavior.
  • Many offenders have no prior criminal or sex crime history.
  • There is no single "typical" sex offender. They come from all backgrounds, ages, income levels, and professions, but tend to be manipulative, deceptive, and secretive.
  • The vast majority of sexual offenses (78–90%) are committed by someone the victim already knows — relatives, friends, and authority figures.
  • Sex offenders rarely act impulsively. Most employ careful planning that, if interrupted, can prevent a crime from occurring.

Community Sex Offender Management

Most convicted sex offenders in Colorado are supervised by a criminal justice agency — either probation, parole, or community corrections. Colorado law and the Sex Offender Management Board recognize that sexual offending is a serious behavioral disorder, and that community safety is the paramount concern above the needs of the offender.

In Colorado, sex offenders placed in the community are managed through a system called the Containment Approach. Rather than relying on any single individual, offenders are managed through collaboration of a multidisciplinary team consisting of criminal justice officers, treatment providers and more. This research-supported approach monitors offender behavior, gathers accurate history, and delivers long-term therapeutic interventions designed to reduce the risk of re-offense.

Successful management is enhanced when family members, friends, and employers are willing to support the conditions and requirements of the criminal justice system. Community supervision is a privilege — offenders must be fully accountable for their behavior to maintain it.

Prevention and Safety Tips

While no safety strategy is foolproof, there are steps you can take to reduce risk for yourself and your family:

  • Assaults are never the result of something a victim did or did not do — responsibility always lies with the offender.
  • Most sexual assaults are committed by someone the victim knows. Trust your instincts — if you feel uncomfortable around someone, remove yourself from the situation and tell someone you trust.
  • Talk to your children early and often. Teach them about safe and unsafe touches, that it is okay to say no to any adult, and that they should tell a trusted person if something makes them uncomfortable — and keep telling until someone listens.
  • If there is a registered sex offender in your neighborhood, show your child the offender's photo and instruct them to avoid contact. Any contact initiated by a registered offender should be reported to local law enforcement.
  • Do not harass or intimidate registered sex offenders. This can increase the likelihood of re-offense and may result in criminal prosecution.

For detailed prevention guidance — including warning signs of abuse, red flags for unhealthy adult interest in children, and tips for talking to kids at every age — visit the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's Prevention page.