Search Johnson County Sex Offender Registry
Johnson County, Indiana maintains sex offender registration through the Johnson County Sheriff's Office in Franklin. The registry is free and open to the public through iCrimeWatch, Indiana's statewide search tool. Search by name, address, or zip code to find registrants currently living or working anywhere in Johnson County.
Johnson County Sex Offender Registry
Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Duane Burgess leads the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The office handles all sex offender registration for the county. Registrants must appear in person at the sheriff's office to complete their initial registration and all required verification checks.
- Address: 1091 Hospital Road, Franklin, IN 46131
- Admin: (317) 736-9155
- Toll-Free: (888) 882-6919
- Fax: (317) 736-2200
- Email: info@johnsoncountysheriff.com
- Investigations: (317) 346-4615
- Jail: (317) 346-4716
- Website: johnsoncountysheriff.com
The sheriff's office also runs a text alert program. Text JOHNSONCOSHF to 888777 to receive notifications about sex offender activity in Johnson County. It is free and takes about 30 seconds to set up.
How to Search the Registry
Use iCrimeWatch Indiana to search Johnson County sex offenders. The site is free. You do not need to create an account to run a basic name or address search.
Enter a name or zip code and the results show all matching registrants. Each profile includes a current photo, full name, date of birth, current address, offense description, and registration tier. You can also draw a map radius around any address to see every registrant within that distance.
For a national check, use NSOPW.gov. That site searches all 50 states at once. It is useful if you need to verify whether someone registered in another state before moving to Johnson County.
The Indiana Department of Correction maintains the backend database. iCrimeWatch is the public search front end. Both are updated when the county sheriff processes a new registration or change.
Indiana's Zachary's Law (IC 11-8-8)
Indiana's sex offender registration law is IC 11-8-8, known as Zachary's Law. It has been in effect since January 1, 2003. The law applies to anyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense or violent offense against a minor in Indiana or any other state.
Registrants must update their information within 72 hours any time something changes. That includes a new home address, a new job, a new school, or even a new vehicle. Missing the 72-hour window is a Level 6 felony under Indiana law.
Most registrants verify their information once a year. Sexually violent predators must appear at the Johnson County Sheriff's Office every 90 days. The sheriff's staff checks that the address, photo, and other details on file are still accurate.
Registration Tiers and Periods
Indiana uses a tiered system. The tier determines how long someone must stay on the registry and how often they verify. Tier 1 covers lower-risk offenses. Tier 3 is for the most serious offenses and typically requires lifetime registration.
Sexually violent predators are a separate category. SVPs face the most frequent verification requirements and the strictest supervision. Courts determine SVP status at sentencing or through a post-conviction evaluation.
Some offenders convicted in other states may have different tier assignments when they move to Johnson County. Indiana law maps out-of-state convictions to the nearest Indiana equivalent for registration purposes.
What Registry Listings Include
Each Johnson County registry listing shows the person's current photo, legal name, any known aliases, date of birth, home address, employer or school address if registered there, the specific offense and conviction date, and the tier level assigned by the court.
The registry does not include private information like Social Security numbers. It does show enough to identify a registrant and confirm where they currently live. If a record lists "transient," the person has no fixed address but is still registered and monitored.
Residency Restrictions in Johnson County
Indiana law prohibits registered sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of schools, public parks, and youth-serving facilities. This applies everywhere in Johnson County, including Franklin and all unincorporated areas.
The 1,000-foot rule is measured from property line to property line. Some cities and towns in Johnson County may have additional local restrictions. If you need to know whether a specific address is compliant, contact the Johnson County Sheriff's Office directly.
Compliance checks happen regularly. Deputies visit registrant addresses to confirm they actually live where they say. Violations result in criminal charges in addition to any parole or probation consequences.
Email and Text Alerts
Two alert options are available for Johnson County. The first is through iCrimeWatch, where you can set up free email notifications tied to any address or geographic area. Alerts go out automatically when a registrant moves into that area or updates their address.
The second option is the sheriff's text alert program. Text JOHNSONCOSHF to 888777. You will get text notifications about sex offender activity in Johnson County. Both services are free. You can use one or both at the same time.
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office manages all local sex offender registration and feeds data directly into the statewide registry system.
Every profile in the Johnson County registry is updated by sheriff's staff when registrants check in for verification or report a change of address.
Cities in Johnson County
Franklin is the largest city in Johnson County and has its own dedicated page with courthouse and local filing details for sex offender records.