Tribal nations are affected by violent crime and sex offenses from both Indian and non-Indian perpetrators. Consequently, the conduct and presence of convicted sex offenders in Indian country threatens the political integrity, economic security, health and welfare of Tribal Nations.

The Osage Nation recognizes that sex offenders pose an ongoing risk for recidivism and may commit additional sex offenses even after being released from incarceration or commitment and the protection of the public from sex offenders is of paramount Osage Nation governmental interest. The Osage Nation Reservation will not be a place where convicted sex offenders can avoid accountability for their behavior. The Osage Nation Reservation desires a mechanism to track sex offenders who may attempt to avoid detection and registration because of complex jurisdictional issues.

The Osage Nation recognizes that children are its most precious resources and that they are the future of the Osage Nation. It is the intent of the Osage Nation to protect all Osage Nation citizens by promoting community safety. By enacting the Osage Nation Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, the Osage Nation is taking steps to prevent the sexual abuse of children and other Osage Nation citizens.

Sex offender registration and the release of relevant offender information about sexual offenders to law enforcement, public/private entities and the general public will further the Osage Nation interest of public safety and enhance strategies for crime detection and prevention. ONCA 11-43, eff. Apr. 5, 2011.