Appeals Court Overturns Lifetime Sex Offender Registration
A Colorado appeals court has overturned a Jefferson County judge's order that required a defendant to register as a sex offender for life.
David Lamont White pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault in 2023. At his plea hearing, the defense and prosecution agreed that District Court Judge Lindsay VanGilder could sentence White immediately and determine later if he met the criteria for a "sexually violent predator."
Under Colorado law, sexually violent predators are subject to lifetime sex offender registration.
The appeals court found that Judge VanGilder did not make the required findings to justify lifetime registration.
Author's summary: Court overturns lifetime sex offender registration due to lack of findings.