Halloween Notice to Persons Required to Register as Sex Offenders
A friendly reminder to those that fall under the following:
589.426. Halloween, restrictions on conduct — violations, penalty. —
1. Any person required to register as a sexual offender under sections 589.400 to 589.425 shall be required on October thirty-first of each year to:
(1) Avoid all Halloween-related contact with children;
(2) Remain inside his or her residence between the hours of 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. unless required to be elsewhere for just cause, including but not limited to employment or medical emergencies;
(3) Post a sign at his or her residence stating, "No candy or treats at this residence"; and
(4) Leave all outside residential lighting off during the evening hours after 5 p.m.
2. Any person required to register as a sexual offender under sections 589.400 to 589.425 who violates the provisions of subsection 1 of this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
Address/Location
Merriam Woods, MO
4417 State Highway 176
Merriam Woods, MO 65740
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 417-561-4341