Find Sex Offenders in Kosciusko County
Kosciusko County sex offender registration is handled by the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office in Warsaw, Indiana. All registered sex and violent offenders in the county are listed in the statewide iCrimeWatch database, which is free and open to anyone. Search by name or location to find current registrants anywhere in Kosciusko County.
Kosciusko County Sex Offender Registry
Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Jim Smith leads the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office. The office is located in Warsaw and serves as the point of contact for all sex offender registration and verification in the county. All registrations are done in person.
- Address: 221 W Main St, Warsaw, IN 46580
- Phone: (574) 267-5667
- Inmate Information: 866-322-5857
- Website: kosciuskosheriff.org
The Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office operates under core values of Excellence, Respect, and Integrity. The office was established in 1836 and has administered county law enforcement for nearly 190 years. Sex offender compliance work is a core part of their public safety mission.
How to Search Kosciusko County Sex Offenders
Go to iCrimeWatch Indiana to run a free search. No account is needed. You can search by a person's full name or partial name, by zip code, by city, or by drawing a radius around any address on the map.
Each result page for a registrant shows a current photo, legal name, known aliases, date of birth, registered home and work addresses, offense information, conviction date, and tier or SVP classification. The database updates in real time as registrants check in with the sheriff's office.
Kosciusko County has lakes, resorts, and seasonal housing that can affect registration. Offenders who stay in the county seasonally may still need to register a temporary address. Those records show up in iCrimeWatch the same way permanent addresses do.
For a multi-state search, use NSOPW.gov. It searches all 50 states in one query. The Indiana Department of Correction oversees the backend database that feeds iCrimeWatch.
Indiana Registration Law and Zachary's Law
Indiana Code 11-8-8, known as Zachary's Law, has governed sex offender registration since January 1, 2003. Anyone convicted of a qualifying sex or violent offense must register in every Indiana county where they live, work, or go to school.
The 72-hour rule is strict. Registrants must report any change of address, new job, new school, or new vehicle within 72 hours. No exceptions. Failure to comply is a Level 6 felony. A second offense bumps up to a Level 5 felony.
Annual in-person verification is required for most registrants. Sexually violent predators must appear at the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office every 90 days to confirm their information is still current. SVP status is determined by the court and noted in the public record.
Residency Rules in Kosciusko County
Registered sex offenders cannot live within 1,000 feet of any school, public park, or youth center under Indiana law. This applies across all of Kosciusko County. The restriction covers both incorporated towns and rural areas.
Kosciusko County has many lakes and recreational areas. Some of these may qualify as public parks under Indiana law. If an offender is unsure whether an address is compliant, they should consult with the sheriff's office before moving in. Moving to a non-compliant address still triggers a criminal violation even if it was accidental.
The sheriff's office runs compliance checks to verify that registrants live where they claim. Deputies also conduct spot checks after new registrations to confirm addresses are valid and compliant.
What the Registry Shows
Each record in the Kosciusko County registry includes the registrant's current photo, full name, any aliases used, date of birth, all registered addresses (home, work, school), the offense type and conviction date, and the assigned tier level.
Tier levels range from 1 to 3. Tier 3 is the most serious. SVPs are flagged separately. The record also shows whether the person is classified as transient, meaning they have no fixed home address but are still registered and monitored by the sheriff's office.
Private details like Social Security numbers, medical information, and financial records are not included in the public registry. The law limits the public record to what is needed to identify the person and locate them.
Email Alerts and Notifications
Free email alerts are available at iCrimeWatch. You can set up alerts for your home address, your children's school, or any other location in Kosciusko County. When a new registrant moves into that area, or when an existing registrant changes their address to that area, you get an email right away.
You can monitor as many locations as you want. The alerts are automatic. You do not need to check the site manually. If nothing changes in your monitored area, you do not hear anything.
The Indiana Sheriffs' Association supports the statewide alert system and provides resources on how county sheriffs manage the registry.
The Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office maintains the local registry and submits all registration data to the statewide database used by iCrimeWatch.
All records visible through iCrimeWatch for Kosciusko County are updated by sheriff's office staff as registrants report changes or appear for verification.