What Is A Psycho-Sexual Expert & Why Do I Need One?

It is extremely common for our Megan’s law defense lawyers to field telephone calls regarding removal motions and answer questions as to why an applicant needs a psycho-sexual evaluation and report. The reason why this is an absolute must in order to be removed from Megan’s Law is because a condition to this relief is credible evidence that the registrant presents a “low risk” of re-offending. The only way to demonstrate that this is the case is for an expert to put the applicant through a battery of standard test questions that are intended to reveal the risk level for committing another sex offense. This expert is referred to as a psycho-sexual expert and he/she must prepare a report that is served with the motion for removal from Megan’s Law.