FAQ’s

Here are some frequently asked questions about sex offender law in Iowa:

I am a convicted sex offender.  Can I get off the registry?

How long do I have to be on the registry?

What is the criteria for modification?

What does it mean to be low risk?

I never completed treatment.  Can I still be modified?  Can I complete it now?

I am on supervision.  Can I be modified?

Can I be modified if I have a registration violation?

What does my tier mean?

What is a special sentence?

Am I subject to the 2000 foot rule? Safe zones?  What are these?

Can I use the internet while on the registry?

What are the costs of modification?

If I move to another state, do I have to register?

Can I expunge my case?

Can I travel internationally?