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Wisconsin provides a sex offender registry that is similar to other states in this ranking area: limited search without an interactive mapping feature. Risk assessment indicators are not included. However, Wisconsin offers one of the most comprehensive FAQs pages in the country with detailed information for victims. With additional site features, Wisconsin could provide a far more effective community resource.
The offender profiles include a general physical description, name, aliases and a current address. School and work addresses are not included.There is also a section with the criminal code, a brief description of the crime and the conviction date and county. The profile offers more compliance information than anything else.
The search function is limited. You can search the registry by name or zip code with as few as the first three digits for a wider range. Results are limited to 100.
In addition to offender profiles, the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry has safety tips and general legal information. There are also many good resources listed on the Related Web Links page. The FAQs page addresses not only the registration requirements imposed on sex offenders and other general information, but victim assistance as well, making the Wisconsin resources some of the best available online.
Wisconsin offers an alert system for victims who want to be notified of a change in location for a specific offender.
With its limited features, the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry is very easy to use. Directions are clear and friendly.
Contact the Department of Correction by phone or email.
Wisconsin offers a useful site within the limits of information that is included. Expanded address information, some victim information and an interactive map would improve this registry and provide a much better resource for the residents of Wisconsin.
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