Find Sex Offenders in Cass County

Cass County sex offender records are maintained by the Cass County Sheriff's Department in Logansport, Indiana. The registry is free to search and includes photos, current addresses, vehicle information, and offense details for every person required to register in Cass County. You can search by address or by name using Indiana's statewide online portal.

How to Search Cass County Sex Offenders

The iCrimeWatch Indiana portal is the best place to start a Cass County sex offender search. Select Cass County from the county dropdown or type in any Logansport or Cass County address. The system returns a list of all registered offenders within one mile of that location. You can also search by the offender's name. Results include photos, current addresses, vehicles, and the offense on record.

The Indiana Sheriffs' Association registry resources page covers Cass County at their resources page.

The Cass County Sheriff also maintains a web presence at casscountysheriff.com. The state portal at in.gov/counties/cass also has links to county resources. Free email alerts for Cass County are available at NSOPW.gov.

Cass County Sheriff's Department

The Cass County Sheriff's Department in Logansport handles all sex and violent offender registration for the county. Logansport is the county seat and the largest city in Cass County. The sheriff's office processes new registrations, handles address changes, and conducts verification appointments for all registrants in the county. The department enters all data directly into the statewide registry used by all 92 Indiana counties.

Cass County was established December 18, 1828, and was named after General Lewis Cass of Michigan. Today the sheriff's office serves a county that includes Logansport and several smaller communities. If you need to report a sex offender you believe is not complying with state registration requirements, contact the Cass County Sheriff's Department. They have authority to investigate violations and refer cases for criminal prosecution.

Cass County Sex Offender Registry Overview

Indiana's sex offender registry is created and governed by IC 11-8-8, known as Zachary's Law. This law took effect January 1, 2003. It was named in memory of Zachary Snider, a child from Cloverdale, Indiana, who was murdered by a sex offender. Zachary's Law created a statewide public registry for all 92 Indiana counties and made search access free to everyone.

Cass County participates in the system through the Indiana Sheriffs' Association, which manages the registry platform used by all county sheriffs. Indiana Code at IC 36-2-13-5.5 requires each county sheriff to maintain the public registry and keep it updated online. The Cass County Sheriff's Department fulfills this legal obligation for Logansport and all of Cass County.

Note: The registry lists anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Cass County, not just Logansport residents.

Who Must Register as a Sex Offender

Indiana Code IC 11-8-8-4.5 spells out who must register as a sex offender. The list includes people convicted of rape, child molesting, child exploitation, criminal deviate conduct, sexual misconduct with a minor, voyeurism involving minors, or equivalent offenses from another state or federal court. Some violent offenders, such as those convicted of murder, may also need to register.

Under IC 11-8-8-7, registration must happen within 72 hours. This window opens when someone is released from prison or probation, moves to a new address, starts a new job in Indiana, or arrives in Indiana for the first time with a prior qualifying conviction. Workers who commute into Cass County from another county must register their work address here. Students at Cass County schools must also register.

Cass County Registration Requirements

All registration visits must be made in person at the Cass County Sheriff's Department. Registrants must provide full legal name and any aliases, date of birth, home and work addresses, school information if enrolled, all vehicle details, and all internet accounts including email and social media. A photo is taken at each registration visit and stored in the statewide system.

Annual in-person verification is required for most registrants. Sexually violent predators must verify every 90 days. Failing to appear for a verification or providing false information is a Level 6 felony under IC 11-8-8-17, with a possible sentence of six months to 2.5 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. A second offense is a Level 5 felony. Registration lasts 10 years for most people. Sexually violent predators and those with victims under age 12 register for life.

Residency Restrictions in Cass County

Under Indiana IC 35-42-4-11, people classified as "offenders against children" cannot live within 1,000 feet of a school, youth program center, or public park anywhere in Cass County. They also cannot reside within one mile of their victim's home. These rules apply in Logansport and in all other Cass County communities. A violation is charged as a Level 6 felony.

Anyone subject to these restrictions who is planning to move in Cass County should check the proposed address against nearby restricted locations before the move. The Cass County Sheriff's Department can answer questions about specific addresses. Probation or parole officers may also impose additional conditions beyond what state law requires, so registrants should check with their supervising officer as well.

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