HB 2610 - DIGEST

     Provides that a sex offender released on or after July 31, 1998, classified as a risk level III, must send written notice of a change of employer to the county sheriff within forty-eight hours of commencement of employment.  A sex offender who knowingly fails to register his or her place of employment or obtains or changes his or her place of employment without notifying the county sheriff as required is guilty of a class C felony.

     Provides that, when a sex offender registers with the county sheriff pursuant to chapter 9A.44 RCW, the county sheriff shall make reasonable attempts to provide relevant, necessary, and accurate information to any employer of a sex offender classified as risk level III.