The judge can consider the following:
- The nature and facts of the registrable offense
- The number of victims
- Whether the victim was a stranger (known less than 24 hours)
- Relevant criminal and noncriminal behavior before and after offense
- Time period without re-offending
- Completion of sex offender treatment program
- Risk of re-offense
The judge may consider declarations, affidavits, police reports, or any other evidence that is reliable, material, and relevant.
If your petition is denied, the judge will set a time period of 1-5 years after which you can file another petition for removal from the registry.