Rules for Sex Offenders on Halloween

The rules shown below must be observed by all sex offenders on October 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Sex offenders CANNOT:

• Accompany children while they trick-or-treat.
• Participate in Halloween activities, including trick-or-treating.
  
• Wear a costume.
• Decorate the home.
• Open the door to trick-or-treaters.
• Pass out candy to children.
• Attend any party where children are gathered.

Sex offenders MUST:

• Stick close to the phone, because officers will be calling throughout the night.

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Sheriff's deputies will be out in force checking on sex offenders to ensure that they follow these rules.  Deputies will also make unannounced home visits and routine checks on Halloween night.

Sheriff DeRay Fincher says there will be ZERO TOLERANCE on Halloween for any sex offender who violates the rules.