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Blog 2020 June Can Sex Offenders Go to Six Flags?
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Can Sex Offenders Go to Six Flags?

Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates || 20-Jun-2020

Where There are Children, There are Limits

People who are convicted of certain sex crimes must register with the Texas Sex Offender Registration Program (SOR), which is available to the public. Identifiable information such as their name, address, hair/eye color, height, weight, ethnicity, birthday and offense details are listed in the SOR, adding several restrictions to the offender’s daily life after being released from prison. Essentially, registrants must think twice before stepping foot in places where children may be present or typically gather.

SOR restrictions include where offenders can live, work, shop, eat, and socialize. Practically every area of their lives can be impacted in some way. When children are involved, however, many registered sex offenders are legally prohibited from being within a certain distance of them. Depending on Texas community supervision and patrol laws, along with city ordinances, “child safety zones” may be implemented to prohibit registered sex offenders from entering.

Examples of “child safety zones” include:

  • Schools
  • Parks/playgrounds
  • Amusement parks
  • Daycares
  • Kids’ sporting events
  • Youth centers

There are exceptions to these restrictions. If an offender is under community supervision or parole, they are typically mandated to stay away from children and cannot participate in programs involving children ages 17 or younger. After being released from community supervision or parole, those rules may change.

Six Flags Has the Right to Ban Sex Offenders from Entering

Although the amusement park company does not run background checks on every guest, Six Flags employees have the right to refuse a sex offender from entering the park. If a sex offender is already in the park, employees can kick them out at their discretion.

There have been several incidents in which registered sex offenders were kicked out of Six Flags parks across the nation, including a situation in 2014. This particular situation involved a registered sex offender entering the premises, where he was then arrested and charged with a Class D felony.

Six Flags responded with a statement saying “’The safety and well-being of our guests is our top priority. Registered sex offenders are not allowed at the park and are asked to leave if we discover they are on [our] property.’” This serves as a strong reminder that companies, including amusement parks, have the right to refuse service and/or entry to registered sex offenders. Thus, even when your prison sentence is over, you are subject to several other “imprisoning” limits that can hinder your day-to-day life.

If you have been charged with a sex crime, it is crucial to retain legal representation immediately. Our Fort Worth sex crime defense lawyer can work to reduce or dismiss your penalties so you can avoid the harsh consequences associated with sex offender registration. Call (817) 591-7850 today!

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