Full question:
In the state of Illinois can a registered sex offender attend a town festival if part of the festival is on school property or is the property considered 'a place of public amusement' during the festival? the festival is during the summer on a weekend with no school in session.
- Category: Criminal
- Subcategory: Sex Offfender
- Date:
- State: Illinois
Answer:
If the sex offender is a child sex offender as defined in Section 11‑9.3 or 11‑9.4 of the Criminal Code of 1961, he or she shall sign a statement that he or she understands that according to Illinois law as a child sex offender he or she may not reside within 500 feet of a school, park, or playground. The offender may also not reside within 500 feet of a facility providing services directed exclusively toward persons under 18 years of age unless the sex offender meets specified exemptions. The statute doesn't cover special events on school grounds, however, it may be a condition of parole or probation that the individual not attend such an event.
Please seealso:
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2009&ChapAct=730%26nbsp%3BILCS%26nbsp%3B150%2F&ChapterID=55&ChapterName=CORRECTIONS&ActName=Sex+Offender+Registration+Act%2E
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