'No Trick-or-Treat' Signs Trigger Lawsuit From Sex Offenders

A group of sex offenders in Georgia have filed a lawsuit against The Butts County Sheriff's Department after “No Trick-or-Treat” signs were displayed at their homes. The group argues the signs are violating their rights to free speech and privacy. Sex offender's information is public information that can be found at the sheriff's office, as well as the internet. There are even several types of programs that list out names and addresses of sex offenders in the area.

Despite it being public record, Sex Offender attorneys say the group still has the right to protect their privacy since their records can be easily found elsewhere, and there is no need for the Sheriff to trespass into their property and put up signs.

On a Facebook post, Butts County Sheriff says he is just trying to protect the children of the community and that no matter what the judge rules, he will "do everything within the law to protect the community’s children".

Butts County is not the only place to use the "No Trick-or-Treat" signs. Counties such as Monroe and Lamar are also utilizing this rule. In Monroe however, sex offenders who are not okay with the signs have the option of waiting at the Sheriff's office during trick-or-treating times.