Cody Grass, Failure to Register, South Dakota 2019

Rapid City Man Sentenced for Failure to Register

Rapid City, South Dakota - A Rapid City man has been sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender. Cody Grass, 35, was sentenced to 8 months in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

The conviction stemmed from Grass knowingly failing to register and update his registration from July 2018 until the time of his apprehension in June 2019. Under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, Grass is required to register for a period of 25 years.

The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Kelderman prosecuted the case.

Grass was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of sex offender registration and the consequences of failure to comply. The U.S. Marshals Service will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those required to register as sex offenders do so in a timely and accurate manner.

In this case, the defendant's failure to register and update his registration had serious consequences, including a lengthy prison sentence and supervised release. We urge all individuals required to register as sex offenders to take their responsibilities seriously and comply with the law.

Cody Grass was convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, a federal crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison. His case highlights the importance of sex offender registration and the need for individuals to comply with the law.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/rapid-city-man-sentenced-failure-register-6