Gilpin County Office of the Sheriff
Bruce W. Hartman, Sheriff
2960 Dory Hill Road, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422
Admin (303) 582-1060
Emergency 911, Non-Emergency (303) 582-5500
Map & Directions to the Gilpin County Justice Center

Sex Offenders
Frequently Asked Questions

How many offenders are registered in Gilpin County?  As of January 1, 2008 there are 6 registered in Gilpin County (this number does fluctuate frequently).

Who are required to register?  Sexual offenders CONVICTED after 1991 of certain sex crimes are required to register on their birthday according to Colorado State Law (CRS 16-22-101)

What does “quarterly registration” mean?  Some offenders (based on conviction) are required to register quarterly (4 times a year), rather than just once a year (CRS 16-22-101)

What information is required during registration?  Offenders are required to give the following information:     
Name
Date of birth
Address
Place of employment
Post secondary education (including being employed, a student, or a volunteer)
All names used by the offender
Vehicles registered to the offender
Photos and fingerprints are also required (CRS 16-22-109)

What information is available to the public?  Information provided to the public on the registry is:
Name
Date of birth
Address
Physical description
Conviction which caused them to have to register
Photo (if available)

What if an offender's registration information changes?
A sex offender registrant is required by law to notify us within five days of any change in the following information:
Change of address / additional residences
Change of employment
Name change

Can an offender ever legally stop registering?   Some sex offenders may petition the court of conviction for order discontinuing registration requirement and/or internet posting after certain time periods, which begin after offender’s final release and only if offender has not subsequently been convicted of an unlawful sexual behavior offense. (CRS 16-22-113(1)(a-f)&(1.5)

The CBI also has a tip line for citizens to report the possible location of a sex offender who has failed to register. You can call the tip line at (303) 239-5732 or your local law enforcement agency to report this information. If an emergency, you should call 911.