Madison County Sex Offender Registry
Madison County sex offender records are maintained by the Madison County Sheriff's Office in Anderson, Indiana, and are available to any member of the public at no cost. The sheriff lists the sex and violent offender registry as one of its core public services, describing it as "a service to provide detailed information about individuals who register as sex or violent offenders in Indiana." You can search by name, city, or street address using the statewide iCrimeWatch portal.
Madison County Sex Offender Registry
How to Search Madison County Sex Offenders
The iCrimeWatch Indiana portal is the primary tool for searching Madison County sex offenders. Use the address search feature: enter any Madison County address, and the system lists every registered offender within one mile of that location. Results show photos, current addresses, vehicle information, and offense records. You can also search by name to look up a specific person registered in Madison County.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office website at sheriffofmadisoncounty.com lists the Sex and Violent Offender Registry among its featured services alongside inmate inquiry, handgun permits, and civil office. Clicking the registry link connects you directly to the statewide search system. The office describes its mission as providing "the highest quality public safety services in an effort to make Madison County a safe environment to live and grow."
For free email alerts about sex offenders near your address, register through NSOPW.gov. You set an address or area, and the national system sends you notifications when registered offenders move into or out of that zone. The Indiana Sheriffs' Association also provides resources and information about the statewide registry program.
The image below shows the Madison County Sheriff's Office sex offender registry page as it appears to users searching the public database.
Madison County connects to the same OffenderWatch platform that all 92 Indiana counties use to share registry data.
Madison County Sheriff's Office Contact
The Madison County Sheriff's Office is at 720 Central Avenue, Anderson, IN 46016. The dispatch line is 765-642-0221. For jail-related inquiries, call 765-646-9285. The records division is at 765-646-9290, and the civil office is at 765-646-9291. Office administration can be reached at 765-646-4070 or by email at kowen@madisoncounty.in.gov. Sex offender registration matters are handled during regular business hours at the main office.
The sheriff's office also maintains a Most Wanted section on its website and offers inmate visitation scheduling, both on-site and remote. Inmate voicemail is available through Securus at 1-866-516-0115, which costs $1.25 for up to three minutes. The county government portal at madisoncounty.in.gov links to all county departments, including the sheriff.
Registration Requirements in Madison County
Under Indiana Code IC 11-8-8-7, anyone with a qualifying sex offense conviction must register within 72 hours. That 72-hour window opens when a person is released from incarceration, moves to a new address, or arrives in Indiana with a qualifying conviction from another state. Registration is done in person at the Madison County Sheriff's Office.
Registrants must provide their full legal name and aliases, date of birth, home address, employer name and work address, any school they attend, all vehicle details, and all online accounts including email addresses and social media handles. The office takes a photo at each visit. That data feeds the statewide OffenderWatch system, which powers the public iCrimeWatch portal.
Most registrants verify once per year. Sexually violent predators must verify every 90 days. Failing to verify on time is a Level 6 felony under IC 11-8-8-17. The penalty is up to 2.5 years and a fine up to $10,000. A second failure-to-register offense is a Level 5 felony. Persons with no fixed address must register with the Madison County Sheriff every seven days.
Note: People who work in Madison County but live elsewhere must register their work address with the Madison County Sheriff within 72 hours of starting employment there.
Who Must Register in Madison County
Indiana Code IC 11-8-8-4.5 defines who qualifies as a sex offender for registration purposes. The list includes those convicted of rape, child molesting, child exploitation, criminal deviate conduct, sexual misconduct with a minor, and voyeurism involving minors. Federal and out-of-state convictions that match Indiana's definitions also require registration here. Some violent offenders without a sex offense may also fall under the registration requirement.
Registration lasts 10 years for most offenders. Sexually violent predators and those whose offenses involved victims under age 12 register for life. The Indiana Department of Correction manages SVP designation. More information on classification levels is available at in.gov/idoc. Once classified, the designation follows the person anywhere they live in Indiana, including Madison County.
Zachary's Law and the Madison County Registry
Indiana's sex and violent offender registry law is IC 11-8-8, known as Zachary's Law. It became effective January 1, 2003, and was named for Zachary Snider, a child from Cloverdale killed by a registered sex offender. The law required all 92 Indiana counties to maintain registries and share data through a central database. Madison County has been part of the statewide system since its launch.
Under IC 36-2-13-5.5, the Madison County Sheriff is legally obligated to maintain the registry and provide free public access. The Indiana Sheriffs' Association supports the OffenderWatch platform used statewide. Registry data is also accessible through the federal portal at NSOPW.gov, which lets you search across multiple states at once.
Residency Restrictions in Madison County
Persons classified as "offenders against children" may not live within 1,000 feet of a school, public park, or youth program center in Madison County. They also cannot reside within one mile of their victim's home. These restrictions apply throughout Anderson and every community in the county. A violation is a Level 6 felony and can result in a separate criminal charge.
Anderson has numerous schools and parks spread through residential neighborhoods. Before any registered sex offender moves to a new address in Madison County, they should verify that the address does not fall within a restricted zone. The sheriff's office can provide guidance on this during business hours.