Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Bates County Sheriff's Office Halloween Restrictions that sex offenders have

The Bates County Sheriff's Office would like to advise the community about the Halloween restrictions that sex offenders have.

Per RSMo 589.426
Any person required to register as a sexual offender under sections 589.400 to 489.425 shall be required on October 31st of each year to:


1. Avoid all Halloween related contact with children.
2. Remain inside his or her residence between the hours of 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. unless required to be elsewhere for just cause, including but not limited to employment or medical emergencies.
3. Post a sign at his or her residence stating, "No candy or treats at this residence".
4. Leave all outside residential lighting off during the evening hours after 5 p.m.

Any person required to register as a sexual offender under sections 589.400 to 589.425 who violates the provisions of subsection 1 of this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.



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