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06/02/2026
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📢 Legal Update: Oklahoma Supreme Court Decision – S*x Offender Residency Requirements

On February 4, 2025, the Oklahoma Supreme Court issued its decision in Donaldson v. City of El Reno (2025 OK 9), addressing whether a “grandfather clause” allows registered s*x offenders to remain at a residence that is now considered unlawful under current residency restrictions.

The Court ruled that no grandfather clause exists. Title 57, § 590 of the S*x Offenders Registration Act (SORA) prohibits registered s*x offenders from residing within 2,000 feet of city parks and other designated locations. The Court held that these residency restrictions apply to all registered s*x offenders, regardless of when they were convicted or when they became subject to SORA.
Additionally, the Court determined that applying the current residency requirements does not violate the ex post facto clauses of either the United States Constitution or the Oklahoma Constitution.

📌 What this means:
All registered s*x offenders must comply with current residency restrictions, even if they lived at a location before their conviction or before the law was enacted or amended.

The Blackwell Police Department remains committed to enforcing state law and ensuring the safety of our community. If you have questions regarding compliance or residency requirements, please contact our department directly.
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