Sexual / Violent Offenders

The Belgrade Police Department ensures that all violent, sexual and sexually violent offenders residing in the city limits of Belgrade have registered with our department. Offender Registration ensures that the Belgrade Police Department has current photographs, fingerprints, DNA samples a current address and other pertinent information for subjects, living in our area, that have been convicted of qualifying offenses (MCA 46-25-5).

This registration process also ensures all allowable information is up to date and available to the public.

The addresses listed in these lists are frequently updated however the offender may have moved since this list was posted. For further information or for possible updated information please refer to the Montana Sexual and Violent Offender Registry. Also, information for Tier 3 Sexual Offenders is posted here and in the lobby of the Belgrade City Hall.

Belgrade Level Three Sexual Offenders

None at this time

Anyone who uses this information to injure, harass or commit a criminal act against any person may be subject to criminal prosecution.

Sexual Offences

Individuals convicted of one or more of the following offenses are designated as sexual offenders and are required to register with Montana's Sexual or Violent Offender Registration Unit.

• Aggravated Kidnapping, victim less than 18 years of age and offender not a parent of victim - MCA 45-5-303
• Aggravated Promotion of Prostitution of a child under 18 years of age - MCA 45-5-603(1)(b) or (2)(c)
• Incest, if the victim is under 18 years and offender is three or more years older than the victim, or if the victim is 12 years of age or younger and the offender is 18 years or older at the time of the offense - MCA 45-5-507
• Indecent Exposure
  • Victim under 18 years and offender 18 years or older - MCA 45-5-504(1)
  • Third or subsequent offense - MCA 45-5-504(2)(c)
• Kidnapping, victim less than 18 years and offender not a parent of victim - MCA 45-5-302
• Prostitution, solicitation of a child 12 years of age or younger by a client 18 years of age or older - MCA 45-5-601(3)
• Promotion of Prostitution of a child 12 years of age or younger by a client 18 years of age or older - SB 547 and MCA 45-5-602(3)
• Sexual Abuse of Children - MCA 45-5-625
• Sexual Assault - MCA 45-5-502(3)
• Sexual Intercourse Without Consent - MCA 45-5-503
• Unlawful Restraint, victim less than 18 years and offender not a parent of victim - MCA 45-5-301

Reasonably equivalent offenses of another state, a tribal government or the federal government and offenses that require registration as a sexual offender in the jurisdiction of conviction also qualify.

Violent Offences

In 1995, the Montana Legislature required certain violent offenders to register in Montana in addition to sexual offenders. Montana is one of the few states that register violent offenders.

• Aggravated Assault - MCA 45-5-202
• Aggravated Kidnapping, victim not a minor - MCA 45-5-303
• Arson - MCA 45-6-103
• Assault on Minor - MCA 45-5-212
• Assault on Peace Officer or Judicial Officer - MCA 45-5-210(1)(b), (1)(c) or (1)(d)
• Assault with Weapon - MCA 45-5-213
• Deliberate Homicide - MCA 45-5-102
• Kidnapping, victim not a minor - MCA 45-5-302
• Mitigated Deliberate Homicide - MCA 45-5-103
• Operation of Unlawful Clandestine Laboratory - MCA 45-9-132
• Partner or Family Member Assault, third or subsequent conviction - MCA 45-5-206
• Robbery - MCA 45-5-401

Reasonably equivalent offenses of another state, a tribal government or the federal government also qualify.

Tier Levels

The Department of Corrections or the sentencing court designates a tier level that assesses the risk each offender poses for committing similar offenses in the future:

• Level 1 Sexual Offenders - the risk of a repeat sexual offense is low
• Level 2 Sexual Offenders - the risk of a repeat sexual offense is moderate
• Level 3 Sexual Offenders - the risk of a repeat sexual offense is high, there is a threat to public safety, and an evaluator believes the offender is a sexually violent predator

If an offender was convicted in federal court or in another state and the offense requires registration in Montana, the Registration Unit may use the risk level designation assigned by that state or the federal government.

Offenders Without a Tier Level

Some sexual offenders may not have a tier-level designation. Since the tier-level system was not enacted in Montana until 1997, sexual offenders sentenced prior to that year may not have a tier level. Sexual offenders may not have a tier level designation if:

• They were incarcerated prior to 1997
• They were not incarcerated after 1997
• The sentencing judge did not assign them a tier level

Violent offenders are not issued tier levels.

Additional Designations

In addition to sexual offenders and violent offenders, the Registry also refers to:

• Sexually Violent Predators - offenders who have been convicted of a sexual offense and who suffer from a condition that makes them likely to engage in predatory sexual offenses, or offenders 18 years of age or older who have committed an offense against a victim 12 years of age or younger - MCA 46-23-502(8).
• Transients - offenders who cannot provide a permanent address - MCA 46-23-502(12).
• Non-Compliant Registrants - offenders who have failed to keep their registration current as required by Montana law. Information on these registrants is provided as allowed under MCA 44-5-103(13)(f).

Local law enforcement and the Sexual or Violent Offender Registration Unit make a constant effort to locate non-compliant registrants. Please contact your local law enforcement agency with any information you may have on such an offender's whereabouts.