Find Sex Offenders in Fayette County

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office in Connersville manages sex offender registration for all of Fayette County, Indiana. Registry data is available free through the statewide iCrimeWatch portal, which lists every registered sex offender in the county by name and address. You can also contact the sheriff's office directly for registration-related questions.

Fayette County Sex Offender Search

To search for sex offenders in Fayette County, use iCrimeWatch Indiana. This free statewide portal is used by all 92 Indiana county sheriffs, including Fayette County. You can search by first or last name, by address, or by zip code. An address search shows all registered offenders within one mile of any location you enter. No account is needed, and the data is updated as the county sheriff enters new information.

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is at 123 West 4th Street, Connersville IN 47331. The office number is 765-825-1110 and the fax is 765-825-6423. Sheriff Zac Jones leads the department. You can reach the sheriff's office at zjones@co.fayette.in.us for questions about specific registrations or registry procedures. The sheriff's online page is at co.fayette.in.us.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4pm, with extended hours on Wednesdays until 5pm. If you need to report an offender who may not be in compliance, call the office directly during business hours. After hours, contact Fayette County dispatch.

Note: The National Sex Offender Public Website is a free tool that searches all 50 states and is useful for tracking offenders who may have recently moved from another state to Fayette County.

Fayette County Sheriff Registration Process

All sex offender registrations in Fayette County are handled by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office in Connersville. Offenders who live, work, or attend school in the county must register there in person. Indiana law sets a 72-hour window for initial registration, which begins at the time of release from prison, end of probation or parole, or arrival in the county from another location.

Registrants must provide their full legal name and any aliases used, date of birth, home and mailing address, employer name and work location, school information if they are currently enrolled, vehicle descriptions and plate numbers, and all online identifiers including email addresses and social media accounts. A photo is taken during each registration and verification visit. This information goes into the statewide iCrimeWatch system and is made publicly available.

The Fayette County Sheriff coordinates with the Indiana Sheriffs' Association and the Indiana Department of Correction to keep data current across counties when offenders are released or move between jurisdictions.

Fayette County Sex Offender Registry Laws

The legal framework for Indiana's sex offender registry is IC 11-8-8, often called Zachary's Law. This law has been in effect since January 1, 2003, and was named in memory of Zachary Snider, a child from Cloverdale, Indiana, who was killed by a registered sex offender. Zachary's Law requires all Indiana counties to keep a public registry and make data available to the public at no cost.

The offenses that require registration in Fayette County are defined 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. Qualifying out-of-state convictions and certain violent crimes also require registration under Indiana law.

The requirement to register within 72 hours is found in IC 11-8-8-7. Failing to register is a Level 6 felony. A second offense is a Level 5 felony, which carries one to six years in prison. Under IC 36-2-13-5.5, county sheriffs must keep the registry available online at no charge.

Registration Periods in Fayette County

Most sex offenders registered in Fayette County must stay on the registry for 10 years. The clock starts when the offender completes their sentence, including any probation or parole. At the 10-year mark, if the person has no new violations, they can petition a court to be removed. The court will weigh their history and current risk before making a decision.

Sexually violent predators and those convicted of offenses involving victims under age 12 must register for life. There is no petition route for these registrants. All registrants must verify their registration in person at the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. Standard registrants do this once a year. SVPs check in every 90 days. Each visit requires confirming current address, employment, vehicle, and online account information. A new photo is taken at each visit.

Any change in address, job, vehicle, or online accounts must be reported within 72 hours. If an offender moves out of Fayette County, they must still notify the local sheriff and register with the sheriff in the new county or state within the 72-hour window. Failing to report a change is a separate criminal offense from the original failure to register.

Residency Rules for Fayette County Offenders

Indiana law prohibits certain sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school, public park, or youth program center. This applies to anyone classified as an offender against children. The rule covers all of Fayette County, including the city of Connersville. A violation is charged as a Level 6 felony. Offenders must also avoid living within one mile of their victim's home.

These restrictions affect where an offender can rent or buy property in Fayette County. Before moving to any new address, registered offenders should check with the sheriff's office that the location is outside restricted zones. Parole or probation conditions may also impose stricter geographic limits beyond what state law requires. If you have questions about whether a specific address is in a restricted zone, call the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at 765-825-1110 during business hours.

Note: These restrictions apply regardless of whether the property is owned, rented, or occupied temporarily.

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