Are Sex Offenders Allowed to Golf? They’re Not Sure
Residency restrictions are so broad and confusing, sex offenders aren’t sure where they are allowed to live.
Sex offenders in Illinois are challenging the state law that bans them from entering parks, schools, places providing services for kids, and even “holiday events involving children.” The offenders say the rules are so vague that they can’t always tell if or when they are breaking the law.
For instance, if a sex offender plays a round of golf on a municipal course—a solitary, adult activity—is that legal (because kids aren’t around) or illegal (because it’s on parks department land, and therefore a park)?