Dubois County Sex Offender Registry

The Dubois County Sheriff's Department in Jasper handles all sex offender registrations for Dubois County, Indiana. The county registry is publicly available and can be searched for free through the statewide iCrimeWatch portal. Records include names, photos, addresses, and offense details for every person currently registered in Dubois County.

Search Dubois County Sex Offenders Online

You can search for sex offenders in Dubois County through iCrimeWatch Indiana. This is the official statewide portal used by all 92 Indiana county sheriffs. Search by name, address, or zip code. An address search returns all registered offenders within one mile. The search is free and no account is needed. Results include photos, current addresses, and offense details.

The Dubois County Sheriff's Department also provides direct access to registry information at duboiscountysd.com. The department notes that this information is "intended to comply with the public information act and is provided to make information available to the public." The sheriff's office is located at 255 Brucke Strasse, Jasper IN 47547. The main phone line is (812) 482-3522, and the non-emergency number is (812) 482-9111. Sheriff Thomas Kleinhelter leads the department.

The National Sex Offender Public Website is a good backup tool if you need to check whether someone recently moved to Dubois County from another state. It searches all 50 state registries at once.

Note: Free email alerts are available and notify you when a registered offender moves near a specified address.

Dubois County Sheriff Sex Offender Registration

The Dubois County Sheriff's Department at 255 Brucke Strasse in Jasper is where all sex offenders in Dubois County must register. Offenders who live, work, or attend school in the county are required to appear in person. Indiana law requires the initial registration to be completed within 72 hours of release from prison, or within 72 hours of arriving in Indiana or Dubois County if coming from another state or county.

During registration, offenders provide their full legal name and any aliases, date of birth, home address, employer name and address, school information if applicable, vehicle information, and all online identifiers such as email addresses and social media usernames. A current photo is taken at each visit. All this goes into the statewide iCrimeWatch database, where it becomes available to the public.

The Dubois County Sheriff partners with the Indiana Sheriffs' Association and the Indiana Department of Correction to coordinate registration across county lines and keep the state system accurate.

Dubois County Sex Offender Registry Laws

Indiana's registry runs under IC 11-8-8, also known as Zachary's Law. This law came into effect on January 1, 2003, and was named after Zachary Snider of Cloverdale, Indiana, a child who was murdered by a registered sex offender. The law requires all Indiana counties to run a public registry and make data freely available to anyone who wants it.

The offenses that trigger registration are listed in IC 11-8-8-4.5. These include rape, child molesting, child exploitation, possession of child pornography, criminal deviate conduct, sexual misconduct with a minor, and voyeurism involving minors. Some violent crimes and out-of-state convictions that would qualify under Indiana law also require registration.

Under IC 11-8-8-7, anyone who moves to Indiana and has a prior qualifying conviction must register within 72 hours. Failing to register is a Level 6 felony. A second violation is charged as a Level 5 felony. The Dubois County Sheriff's Department enforces these laws throughout the county.

Note: County sheriffs are required under IC 36-2-13-5.5 to make registry information publicly available.

How Long Offenders Stay on the Dubois Registry

Registration length in Dubois County follows Indiana state law. Most sex offenders must register for 10 years. This period begins at the end of incarceration, or when probation or parole ends, whichever is later. After 10 years without a new offense or registration violation, an offender may ask a court to remove them from the registry. A court will review the petition and decide based on the offender's record and risk level.

Sexually violent predators and people convicted of crimes against victims under age 12 must register for life. There is no petition option for this group. SVPs also check in every 90 days rather than once a year. All other registrants verify their address and personal information once per year at the Dubois County Sheriff's Office in Jasper.

If any information changes, such as a new home address, a new job, a new vehicle, or a new email account, the offender must report the change to the sheriff's office within 72 hours. Moving out of Dubois County does not end the obligation. Offenders who leave must notify the Dubois County Sheriff and register with the sheriff in their new location within the same 72-hour window.

Dubois County Resources and County Info

The Dubois County government website at duboiscountyin.org provides county-level information, including links to county departments and services. The Indiana Department of Correction's Sex and Violent Offender Registry page explains the state-level registry structure and provides policy details for people with registration questions. The Indiana Sheriffs' Association also maintains resources about the registry and how it works across all 92 counties.

If you believe a sex offender in Dubois County is not in compliance with their registration requirements, you can report this to the Dubois County Sheriff's Department by calling (812) 482-3522. You can also report non-compliance through the Indiana State Police or through the iCrimeWatch portal. All tips are taken seriously. Registered offenders who fail to comply face criminal charges under Indiana law.

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