All registered offenders are required to provide a range of personal information to the Child Sex Offender Register.
An initial report
- They must provide an initial report within 72 hours (3 days) of their release from prison.
- If they receive a non-custodial sentence and are directed to be registered by a judge, this information must be provided within 72 hours (3 days) of being sentenced.
- The initial report covers a range of information including passport details, place of residence, work, car and identity information such as photographs and fingerprints.
Updating any changes
- They are required to update any change of their details within 48 hours (2 days) or 72 hours (3 days) of the change depending on the nature of what has changed.
- They are required to update at least 48 hours BEFORE they change where they are living or anticipate changes to details of children (or their caregivers) living with them.
An annual report
- They are required to update their information annually (that’s called a periodic report).
Travel
- They are required to advise the register of travel plans at least 48 hours (2 days) prior to travel within New Zealand or at least 7 days before travel overseas.