Daviess County Sex Offender Lookup

Daviess County sex offender records are maintained by the Daviess County Sheriff's Department in Washington, Indiana. The sex offender registry is free to search and open to the public through Indiana's statewide portal. Results include photos, current addresses, vehicle information, and offense details for every person registered in Daviess County.

How to Search Daviess County Sex Offenders

Go to iCrimeWatch Indiana to search for sex offenders in Daviess County. This is Indiana's official statewide registry, maintained by all 92 county sheriffs through the Indiana Sheriffs' Association. Select Daviess County from the county menu or type in an address in Washington or another Daviess County community. The system returns all registered offenders within one mile of the location you enter. Name searches are also available.

The Indiana Sheriffs' Association covers Daviess County through their sex offender registry resources page.

The Indiana Sheriffs' Association resources page provides additional links and information about the statewide registry system. The Daviess County Sheriff's website is available at daviesscountysheriff.org. Free email alerts covering Daviess County can be set up at NSOPW.gov.

Daviess County Sheriff's Department

The Daviess County Sheriff's Department in Washington handles all sex and violent offender registration for the county. Washington is the county seat and largest city in Daviess County. The department processes new registrations, handles required verification appointments, and updates the statewide registry whenever registrant information changes. All data is entered directly into Indiana's statewide system shared by all 92 county sheriffs.

If you need to report a sex offender in Daviess County who you believe is not in compliance with registration requirements, contact the sheriff's department at daviesscountysheriff.org. You can also reach the county through the Daviess County government website. The department can investigate violations and, when the evidence supports it, refer cases for criminal charges.

Daviess County Sex Offender Registry Overview

Indiana's sex offender registry is governed by IC 11-8-8, known as Zachary's Law. This law was enacted in 2003 and named for Zachary Snider of Cloverdale, Indiana, a child who was killed by a registered sex offender. The law created a statewide registry covering all 92 counties, made the registry free to search, and set the registration and verification requirements that remain in place today. Daviess County has participated in this system since the law first took effect.

The Indiana Sheriffs' Association manages the technology platform used by all county sheriffs to run the registry. Under IC 36-2-13-5.5, county sheriffs are required by law to maintain the registry and make information publicly available online. The Daviess County Sheriff's Department fulfills this legal obligation for Washington and all other communities in the county.

Note: Daviess County's registry includes all persons who live, work, or attend school in the county, regardless of where their home address is located.

Who Must Register as a Sex Offender

Indiana Code IC 11-8-8-4.5 lists the offenses that require sex offender registration. That includes 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, including those convicted of murder, may also be required to register.

Under IC 11-8-8-7, all registration must happen within 72 hours. This requirement applies from the time someone is released from prison, moves to a new address, or arrives in Indiana with a prior qualifying conviction. People who work in Daviess County but live in another county must register their work address here. Students enrolled at Daviess County schools must register their school address as well.

Daviess County Registration Requirements

Registration requires an in-person visit to the Daviess County Sheriff's Department. Registrants must provide their full name and any aliases, date of birth, home address, work address, school information if applicable, all vehicle details, and all internet identifiers such as email and social media usernames. A photo is taken at each registration visit and stored in the statewide database.

Most Daviess County registrants must verify annually. Sexually violent predators must verify every 90 days. Failing to appear for a scheduled verification or providing false information is a Level 6 felony under IC 11-8-8-17. That carries a sentence of six months to 2.5 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. A repeat offense is a Level 5 felony. Registration lasts 10 years for most people. Sexually violent predators and those who committed offenses against victims under age 12 register for life.

Residency Restrictions in Daviess County

Indiana IC 35-42-4-11 prohibits people classified as "offenders against children" from living within 1,000 feet of any school, youth program center, or public park anywhere in Daviess County. They also cannot reside within one mile of their victim's home. Violations are charged as Level 6 felonies. Conditions of probation or parole may also impose further limits beyond what state law requires.

Daviess County includes Washington and smaller communities. Schools and parks in these areas create restricted zones. Anyone subject to residency restrictions who wants to move in Daviess County should confirm that the new address is outside restricted zones before signing any lease or making any housing commitment. The Daviess County Sheriff's Department can help identify whether a specific address falls within a restricted area.

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