Clinton County Sex Offender Registry

Clinton County sex offender records are maintained by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office in Frankfort, Indiana. The registry is free to search and open to all residents. You can find registered sex offenders in Clinton County by name or address using Indiana's statewide online portal, with results that include photos, current addresses, vehicle details, and offense records for each person listed.

How to Search Clinton County Sex Offenders

The iCrimeWatch Indiana portal is the main tool for searching sex offenders in Clinton County. This statewide system is used by all 92 Indiana county sheriffs. Select Clinton County from the dropdown menu or enter any address in Frankfort or elsewhere in the county. The portal returns all registered sex offenders within one mile of your search address. Name searches are also available if you have a specific person in mind.

The Clinton County Sheriff's Office maintains the sex offender registry at their website.

The sheriff's website includes a "Sex Offender Watch" feature that lets residents stay informed about sex offenders in Clinton County. For email alert sign-ups covering this and other counties, use NSOPW.gov.

Clinton County Sheriff's Office

The Clinton County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Rich Kelly. The office serves 30,000 or more citizens across 400 square miles of Clinton County, which includes Frankfort and six cities and towns established since 1830. The department handles all sex and violent offender registration for the county. New registrants, people with address changes, and those coming in for verification appointments all use the sheriff's office.

The Clinton County Sheriff's Office maintains a "Sex Offender Watch" feature as part of their public safety commitment. If you believe a sex offender in Clinton County is not in compliance with registration requirements, contact the sheriff's office directly through clintoncountysheriff.com. The department coordinates with the Indiana Sheriffs' Association on registry management and can answer questions about registrants in the county.

Clinton County Sex Offender Registry Law

Indiana's sex offender registry operates under IC 11-8-8, known as Zachary's Law. This law took effect January 1, 2003, and was named in memory of Zachary Snider of Cloverdale, a child murdered by a registered sex offender. The law established a free, public statewide registry covering all 92 Indiana counties. Clinton County has been part of this system since the law went into effect.

Under IC 36-2-13-5.5, county sheriffs are legally required to maintain the public registry and make it available online. Clinton County's sheriff fulfills this duty for Frankfort and all communities in the county. The Indiana Sheriffs' Association manages the registry technology platform used by all county departments, ensuring consistent data across the state.

Note: The Clinton County registry covers anyone who lives, works, or attends school in the county, not just those with a Frankfort address.

Who Must Register as a Sex Offender

Indiana Code IC 11-8-8-4.5 defines who must register as a sex offender. The list covers anyone convicted of rape, child molesting, child exploitation, criminal deviate conduct, sexual misconduct with a minor, voyeurism involving minors, or an equivalent offense from another state or federal court. Some violent offenders may also need to register.

Under IC 11-8-8-7, registration must occur within 72 hours of release from prison or probation, a change of address, or arrival in Indiana with a prior qualifying conviction. Workers who commute into Clinton County from another county must register their work address here. Students enrolled in Clinton County schools must also register.

Clinton County Registration Requirements

All registration visits must be made in person at the Clinton County Sheriff's Office. Registrants must provide their full legal name and any aliases, date of birth, home address, work address, school information if applicable, all vehicle details, and all internet identifiers including email addresses and social media accounts. A photo is taken at each registration visit and added to the statewide database.

Most registrants verify annually. Sexually violent predators verify every 90 days. Failing to appear for a verification or giving false information is a Level 6 felony under IC 11-8-8-17. That offense is punishable by six months to 2.5 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. A second offense is charged as a Level 5 felony with a longer potential sentence. Standard registration lasts 10 years. Lifetime registration applies to sexually violent predators and those with victims under age 12.

Residency Restrictions in Clinton County

Indiana IC 35-42-4-11 bars people classified as "offenders against children" from residing within 1,000 feet of a school, youth program center, or public park. They also cannot live within one mile of their victim's home. These restrictions apply in Frankfort and throughout Clinton County. A violation is a Level 6 felony. Conditions of probation or parole may impose additional restrictions beyond what the law sets.

Frankfort and other Clinton County communities have schools and parks that create restricted zones. Before moving to any address in Clinton County, a registrant subject to residency restrictions should verify that the address is outside all restricted zones. The Clinton County Sheriff's Office can help identify restricted zones. When in doubt, check before moving rather than after.

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