Sex Offender Status Depending on the severity of your sex crime, the perpetrator may stay on the sex offender list the rest of your life. Misdemeanor or minor sex crimes may go away after ten to fifteen years, depending on your state. Most states have 2-3 tiers of sex crime severity.

What qualifies as a Level 2 sex offender?

Level 2 sex offenders Have a moderate risk of re-offending. Pose a moderate degree of danger to the public.