Sex Offender Registry

Sex offender registration information shall not be used to commit a crime against an offender or engage in illegal discrimination or harassment of an offender. Any person who uses sex offender registration information for such purpose shall be punished by not more than two and one-half (2 ½) years in a house of correction or by fine of not more than $1000.00 or both. M.G.L. c. 6, § 178N.

Any person who uses sex offender registration information to threaten to commit a crime may be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00 or by imprisonment for not more than six months. M.G.L. c. 275, § 4.

What is a Sex Offender?

There are 3 levels of sex offenders in Massachusetts. Offenders are classified based on their risk of re-offending and the degree of danger they pose to the public.

A sex offender is any person who lives, works, or attends school in Massachusetts who has:

• Been convicted of a sex offense
• Been adjudicated as a youthful offender or as a delinquent juvenile for a sex offense
• Been released from incarceration, parole, probation supervision, or custody with the Department of Youth Services for a sex offense conviction or adjudication
• Been adjudicated as a sexually dangerous person, or a person released from civil commitment anytime from August 1, 1981

Sex Offender Classifications

For information about sex offender classifications visit the information page on the Sex Offender Registry Board website.

Obtaining Information About Sex Offenders Living or Working in Your Community

Sex offender information is available through the Sex Offender Registry Board directly.

How to register as an Offender

Offenders should visit the offender registration page on the Sex Offender Registry Board website.