Doe v. Blunt

Overview

Doe pleaded guilty in May 2004 to the public display of explicit sexual material in violation of section 573.060. 1 At the time Doe pleaded guilty, the duty of registering as a sex offender did not apply to this offense. In August 2004, the law changed so that those convicted of public display of explicit sexual material were required to register as a sex offender. Section 589400.1(2), RSMo Supp.2005. Subsequently, a probation violation report was filed against Doe for failing to register. 2

Doe filed this declaratory judgment action to determine his obligation to register as a sex…