SPOKANE, Wash. — Some convicted sex offenders across the Inland Northwest will be required to stay home, observe a curfew and keep their porch lights off this Halloween. The exact stipulations depend on their release status and the state where they live.
Under an Idaho state program called 'Operation Lights Out,' convicted felony sex offenders released on parole or probation are required to observe a curfew and keep their porch lights off during Halloween in the State of Idaho.
According to the Idaho Department of Correction, the program is designed to keep vulnerable people safe while ensuring those with active sex crime convictions adhere to their release conditions.
"IDOC restricts participation in activities involving minors, including the passing of Halloween candy, for those people who have been convicted of sex offenses and who are on IDOC probation or parole supervision," Public Information Officer Ryan Mortensen said. "Probation and Parole Officers work on Halloween to ensure individuals under supervision follow the terms of their probation or parole release, just as they do throughout the year."
According to IDOC, Idaho law does not restrict registered sex offenders relea...