Wisconsin, like every other state, has its own rules when it comes to dealing with sex offenders. When an individual is convicted with criminal sex offense, he or she must register. Upon registration several information must be collected. These information include the real name of the person, the aliases he or she has used, the date of birth, the date when he or she was convicted, the location where the offense took place, the date of release, all addresses, DNA sample, current employment location and in cases of a juvenile sex offender the location of the school where he or she is enrolled

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Sex offender must be registered before being released in prison and within the timeframe of ten days after being placed on official supervision. Sex offenders outside the state should also register upon entering areas and jurisdictions covered by Wisconsin. If the individual will change residence or will transfer to another school, the registry should be notified at least 10 days beforehand in order to make the proper changes.
For first time offenders, their names will be included on the register for 15 years. Repeated offenders, however, will have their names appear on the registry for life. Some crimes, regardless if it’s the first time the person has committed it, warrants a life registration.

Sex offenders that have been convicted for sexually violent crimes are required to update their registry information every 90 days or roughly every 3 months. All other registered sex offenders are required to verify their registry information at least once a year. Wisconsin’s Department of Correction have unscheduled, random verification activities. All registered sex offenders are given notice regarding the requirements they should follow for verification. If a sex offender has been found not complying with the requirements, they will be charged a maximum $10,000 fine and a maximum 6 year imprisonment or both.