| To be designated as a predator, the subject
must have been found by the court to be a sexual predator. Florida law
requires a written court finding for sexual predator status. Sexual
predator designation only applies to sex offenses committed on or after
October 1, 1993. In addition, the subject must have been convicted of
either one first-degree felony sex crime, or two second degree felony
sex crimes. In the latter situation, the second offense must occur
within 10 years of the previous offense, conviction, or release from the
sanction of the court, whichever is later. Additionally as of July 1,
2004, anyone civilly committed under the Florida Jimmy Ryce Sexually
Violent Predator Act must also register as a sexual predator. See F.S.
775.21(3) for additional information regarding sexual predators. This law was prospective rather than retroactive. If the subject was released from sanctions before the October 1, 1997 date, the subject is not required to register. Source: FDLE |