Before moving to another state while still under parole or probation, you must obtain permission to use an Interstate Compact. Learn more about Interstate compacts on the government website at https://interstatecompact.org/resources/transferring-your-supervision.
- California
- Connecticut
- Hawaii
- Minnesota
- Nevada
- New York
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Washington
- Washington D.C.
- West Virginia
California
In California, serious sex offenders on parole cannot live within ¼ mile of a school.
High-risk sex offenders on parole cannot live within ½ mile of schools, daycares, or other places where children congregate.
Residency restrictions also apply to violent sexual predators. Offenders granted a conditional release under California Code 6608.5 cannot live within ¼ mile of a school if the court finds the offender has a history of improper sexual conduct with children, or the person was convicted of:
- A violation of California Penal Code 288.5 subdivision (a) or (b)
- A violation of California Penal Code 288, paragraph (1) subdivision (c)
Connecticut
Sex offenders on parole or probation must live in locations pre-approved by parole or probation officers. Residency restrictions may also be imposed by the court during sentencing.
Hawaii
Certain categories of sex offender may have restrictions imposed under their Terms and Conditions of Supervision on a case-by-case basis.
Minnesota
Sex offenders on parole or probation may have a residency restriction imposed as a condition of their release. Once the period of supervision is over, there are no restrictions limiting where an offender can live.
Residency restrictions may prohibit level 3 sex offenders in Minnesota from living within 1500 feet of a school safety zone. The decision is taken by the parole committee on a case-by-case basis.
Nevada
Sex offenders under state supervision may not live within 1000 feet of any place primarily used by children if the following conditions apply:
- Conviction of an offense against a child under the age of 14
- Conviction of a tier 3 sex offense
New York
Sex offenders on parole or probation may be banned from living within 1000 feet of a school or other children’s facility. The decision is taken on a case-by-case basis by the parole or probation authority.
Oregon
In Oregon, a sex offender on parole or supervised release will face residency restrictions if they are a “sexually violent dangerous offender” or a “predatory sex offender”.
Pennsylvania
Sex offenders on parole or probation may have residency restrictions imposed on a case-by-case basis.
Texas
Offenders on parole or probation may have residency restrictions imposed as a condition of their supervision. Once the period of supervision is over, residency restrictions no longer apply.
Washington
The Department of Corrections may refuse to allow sex offenders on parole to live in close proximity to schools, daycare centers, playgrounds, or other facilities where children of a similar age to a previous victim gather.
Once the period of supervision has ended, the restrictions no longer apply.
Washington D.C.
Courts may impose residence restrictions on a case-by-case basis for offenders under supervised release.
West Virginia
Unless a sex offender has residency restrictions imposed by a court, there are no residency limitations.
