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When someone is convicted of a sex offense, he or she will be overseen by what is called the Sex Offender Management Board. This board monitors the behavior and lifestyles of those convicted of a sex crime by strict policies and rules. The rules set in place are often harsh and restricting. Let's take a closer look at the Sex Offender Management Board in Douglas, Adams County and every other county in Colorado.

What is the Sex Offender Management Board?

The SOMB sets the rules for how those convicted of a sex offense in Jefferson County are evaluated. Licensed and certified therapists are the ones that complete this evaluation.

Though this evaluation is a good way for sex offenders to have a chance to work through the consequences of a crime they've committed, the Sex Offender Management Board maintains unnecessarily strict viewpoints.

For instance, the Sex Offender Management Board believes that sexual offenders cannot be cured through their treatment standards and guidelines. They also believe that sex offenders are dangerous. These are not productive policies towards rehabilitation of those convicted of a sex offense.

What is Included in Sex Offender Evaluation?

Some of the content in an evaluation includes sexual profile and test results, risk assessment, recommended treatment, alcohol and drug profiles, clinical interviews, psychological profile and test results, family and relationship history and physiological treatment and testing.

District attorneys, judges and the probation department all use the evaluation of a sex offender to help with sentencing. This is because they want an objective look at the defendant when deciding what penalties a sex offender could face.

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The Problem with the SOMB's Idea of “Help”

The guidelines set by the Sex Offender Management Board in Arapahoe County, El Paso County and across Colorado are in-depth and aim to treat everyone the same.

However, as “nice” as that may sound, it's hard to treat someone who may have been caught urinating in public a couple of times the same way as someone convicted of sexually assaulting his or her own child. Both of these would not only require sex offender registration, but both offenders' names could be listed online. Physical descriptions (including photographs) and addresses of those convicted would also be listed. The attorneys at the O'Malley Law Office recognize the harshness of the Sex Offender Management Board, which is why we want to ensure that any sex offense charges against you are handled properly.

Facing Sex Offender Treatment? Why You Need the Best Denver Criminal Defense Lawyers

The Sex Offender Management Board sex offender evaluation is important to your sentencing. Working with an expert attorney who knows the testing process is crucial for a fair sentence. The criminal defense attorneys at the O'Malley Law Office have helped many clients improve their sentencing results. If you're facing a sex offender evaluation, it's important that you have someone by your side that can walk you through the process and strengthen your evaluation. Contact our office today for a free initial consultation and protect your future.

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If there is any chance of you or a loved one being charged with a sex crime in Colorado, and you would like more information about sex offender treatment, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and call the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880 or fill out the “Get Help Now” form on the side of this page. Together, we can protect your future.