Purpose

The purpose of this Web site is to provide the public with statutorily authorized information regarding sex offenders living within the City of Thornton ’s incorporated limits. This listing is being made available in the belief that community education is an essential element of a successful partnership between the public and public safety providers. This Web site is continually reviewed and updated, with the goal of keeping timely and accurate information available. The City of Thornton cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided, due to the fact that sexual offenders may move into the City, or out of a reported residence within the City, without making the appropriate notification to the Police Department, as required by law.  

Web Site List Information

While the information provided in this Web site is intended to raise awareness, residents should not rely on the sexual offender list as a safeguard against perpetrators of sex offenses in the community. The crime for which a person is convicted may or may not accurately reflect the level of risk. Colorado law states that sexual offender registration information provided to the public may not be used to inflict retribution or additional punishment on any person convicted of unlawful sexual behavior or any other offense where the underlying factual basis involves unlawful sexual behavior.

Who is Listed

Pursuant to 16-22-112 (2), C.R.S, the Thornton Police Department (TPD) is authorized to post on its Web site the sex offender information of only certain individuals on the TPD sexual offender registration list. The people included on this list have been required by law to register in compliance with the sex offender registration laws, and live within the City of Thornton ’s incorporated limits.

For sexual offender registration information about areas outside of the corporate limits of the City of Thornton, please check with those jurisdictions (State of Colorado, Arapahoe County, Denver City and County, Douglas County, Jefferson County ) or follow this link to other city and county sexual offender Web sites.    

Due to Colorado State Statutes, only individuals who meet the following criteria can be listed on the Internet Web sites:

1. An adult convicted of a felony requiring the adult to register pursuant to section 16-22-103, C.R.S.

2. An adult convicted of a second, subsequent offense of any of the following misdemeanors:

                 a. Sexual assault as described in section 18-3-402 (1) (e), C.R.S.;

                b. Unlawful sexual contact as described in section 18-3-404, C.R.S.;

                 c. Sexual assault on a client as described in section 18-3-405.5 (2), C.R.S.

d. Sexual exploitation of a child by possession of sexually exploitive material as described in section 18-6-403 (3) (b.5), C.R.S.

e. Indecent exposure as described in section 18-7-302, C.R.S.; or

f. Sexual conduct in a penal institution as described in section 18-7-701, C.R.S.;     

3. A juvenile adjudicated for two or more offenses involving unlawful behavior or for a crime of violence as defined in section 18-1.3-406, C.R.S.; or

4. A juvenile who is required to register pursuant to section 16-22-103, C.R.S. because he or she was:

a. adjudicated for an offense that would have been a felony if committed by an adult,

b. failed to register as required by section 16-22-103, C.R.S. which would have been a felony if committed by an adult, and

c. failed to register as required by section 16-2-108, C.R.S..

A list of registered sexual offenders, including those excluded by state statute from this Web site, is available at the Thornton Police Department records counter located in the lobby from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You must appear in person to pick up a copy of the list of sexual offenders living within the City of Thornton incorporated limits; police personnel cannot mail or fax copies.