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THE NORTH CAROLINA 

SEX OFFENDER & PUBLIC 

PROTECTION 

REGISTRATION PROGRAMS 

 

This publication is only represented to be current as of the revision date on this cover page. 

Material in this publication 

may 

have been altered, added, or deleted since the revision date. 

Information contained in this publication should not be relied upon as legal advice in a 

particular scenario. This information is designed as a reference guide only 

 

 

ROY COOPER 

ATTORNEY GENERAL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

LAW ENFORCEMENT LIAISON SECTION 

 

REVISED SEPTEMBER 2014 

 

www.ncdoj.gov 

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INTRODUCTION AND

 

OVERVIEW 

 

Introduction to the Registration Programs 

 

Under North Carolina law, certain persons who have been convicted of a sex offense or 

an offense against a minor are required to establish and maintain registration in compliance with 

the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registration Programs. The Registration 

Programs are governed by Chapter 14, Article 27A of the North Carolina General Statutes. 

 

This publication is designed to serve three main purposes: 

(1) 

to educate certain offenders on their obligations under the Registration Programs; 

(2) 

to educate the general public about the Registration Programs and the availability 

of information on the public registry; and 

(3) 

to provide a reference to sheriffs’ offices, other law enforcement agencies, and 

prosecutors across the State in their efforts to ensure compliance with the 

Registration Programs. 

 

The publication should not be relied upon as an authoritative statement or interpretation of the 

law or legal advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with the relevant statutes and case law. 

Questions regarding the publication can be directed to the Law Enforcement Liaison Section of 

the Attorney General’s Office at [phone]. 

 

Overview of the Registration Programs and Contents of this Publication 

 

Chapter 1: Registration of Adult Offenders: Certain Juvenile Offenders (Art. 27A. Parts 2 & 3) 

All adult offenders who are required to register are governed by Part 2 of Article 27A of 

the North Carolina General Statutes. Any such offender who is (a) convicted of an aggravated 

offense, (b) convicted of a repeat offense, or (c) determined by a court to be a sexually violent 

predator is also governed by Part 3 of Article 27A. Certain juvenile offenders are treated as adult 

offenders under Part 2 and, if applicable, Part 3. The registration requirements for Part 2 and 

Part 3 offenders, to include non-resident students and nonresident workers, are discussed in 

Chapter 1.
 

 

Chapter 2: Registration of Delinquent Juvenile Offenders (Art. 27A. Part 4) 

Certain juveniles who are adjudicated delinquent for various sex offenses in North 

Carolina may be subject to registration under Part 4 of Article 27A. The registration 

requirements for juvenile offenders are discussed in Chapter 2.
 

 

Chapter 3: Restrictions on Offenders: Duties of the General Public 

Several statutes located in Article 27A (and elsewhere) restrict the activities of any 

offender who is subject to registration. A few related statutes apply to the general public. These 

restrictions are discussed in Chapter 3.
 

 

Chapter 4: Public Access to Information: Cooperation Among Government Agencies and Other 

Entities 

Information collected through the Registration Programs is disseminated and used in 

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various ways. These matters are discussed in Chapter 4.

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Chapter 5: Termination or Discontinuation of Registration Requirement 

The processes for termination or discontinuation of a requirement to register under 

Article 27A are discussed in Chapter 5.

 

 

Chapter 6: Satellite-Based Sex Offender Monitoring Program (Art. 27A, Part 5) 

Certain offenders may be made subject by court order to enroll in the sex offender 

monitoring program established in Part 5 of Article 27A. This program is discussed briefly in 

Chapter 6.  <Page 24> 

 

Appendices: Tables, Forms, Statutes, and Other References 

 

Appendix 1: Effective Dates for Reportable Convictions 

Page 25 

 

Appendix 2: Duties to Report Updates to Registration Information 

Page 31 

 

Appendix 3: Criminal Penalties Associated with Registration Programs Page 33 

 

Appendix 4: Federal Tier Levels and Minimum Registration Periods 

Page 36 

 

Appendix 5: Registration Programs – Statute Index 

Page 38 

 

Appendix 6: Forms Published by the AOC  

Page 40 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

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