Perry County Sex Offender Lookup
Perry County sex offender records are maintained by the Perry County Sheriff's Office in Tell City and are searchable through Indiana's statewide registry at no cost. The county sits in the far south of Indiana along the Ohio River, and the sheriff's office has set up a dedicated hotline specifically for public questions about sex offenders in the area. This page covers how to search the registry, what rules apply to registered offenders in Perry County, how to report a non-compliant offender, and what state laws govern the whole process.
Perry County Sex Offender Registry
Search the Perry County Sex Offender Registry
Indiana runs a unified registry for all 92 counties through the OffenderWatch platform. You can search Perry County offenders by name, address, or ZIP code at iCrimeWatch Indiana. The system shows photos, current addresses, offense descriptions, and registration tier for each listed person. All data is public and searches are free.
The Indiana Sheriffs' Association sex offender registry resource page also provides links and background on how the OffenderWatch system works across the state. County sheriffs update records directly into the platform, so changes to a registrant's address or status typically appear within a day or two of the update.
If you want to check on someone with ties to multiple states, use the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW). NSOPW pulls data from every participating state and territory in one search. It is run by the U.S. Department of Justice and is free to use.
Note: The iCrimeWatch site allows you to set up free email notifications if a registered sex offender moves within a set distance of any address you choose.
Perry County Sheriff's Office
The Perry County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Dave Faulkenberg handles all local sex offender registration. The office is at 2211 Herrman Street, Tell City, IN 47586. The main phone number is (812) 547-2441 and the fax is (812) 547-0410. For questions specifically about sex offenders in Perry County, the office maintains a dedicated hotline at (812) 719-4350.
That hotline is an important resource. The sheriff's office encourages people to call it to report information about Perry County sex offenders, including anyone who may have moved without updating their registration or who appears to be violating residency restrictions. Tips can be left even outside business hours.
You can also reach the office through the Perry County Sheriff contact page or visit the county website at perrycounty.in.gov/sheriff. The sheriff's Facebook page at facebook.com/perrycountysheriff occasionally posts public safety notices as well.
Registration Rules and Zachary's Law
Indiana's sex offender registration statute is known as Zachary's Law. It was named for Zachary Snider, a child killed by a registered sex offender in Cloverdale. The law took effect January 1, 2003. The primary statute is Indiana Code 11-8-8, which covers who must register, for how long, and what the required information includes.
Every sex offender who moves to Perry County must register at the sheriff's office within 72 hours. The same deadline applies to people who take a job in Perry County but live in another county. Work addresses and school addresses must be registered within 72 hours of any change, even a temporary one.
Registration periods depend on the offense. Most people register for 10 years from the date of conviction or release, whichever is later. Sexually violent predators and offenders whose crimes involved children under 12 must register for life. The tier system is spelled out in IC 11-8-8-7.
Verification Schedule
Standard registrants verify their information once per year. They must appear in person at the Perry County Sheriff's Office. Sexually violent predators must verify every 90 days, also in person. At each visit, a new photo is taken and all address and employment data is confirmed.
Offenders without a fixed home must report to the sheriff's office every seven days. They must identify where they slept each night during that period. This rule under IC 11-8-8-4.5 applies in Perry County the same as everywhere in Indiana.
Residency and Movement Restrictions
Indiana law bans registered sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school, park, youth program center, or similar facility. This restriction comes from IC 35-42-4-11 and applies everywhere in the state, including Perry County. Offenders must also maintain at least a one-mile distance from their victim's home.
These limits can narrow the available housing options significantly in a county like Perry, which includes the communities of Tell City, Cannelton, and Troy. Anyone who needs help finding compliant housing after release from custody should contact the Indiana Department of Correction's sex and violent offender registry division before relocating.
The IDOC division coordinates with county sheriffs to track where offenders live after release from state custody. If an offender leaves a state facility and does not appear at the Perry County Sheriff's Office within 72 hours, the case is flagged quickly.
Note: Moving without registering, even to a short-term rental or a family member's home, can trigger a Level 6 felony charge. Call the sheriff's hotline at (812) 719-4350 if you are unsure about a specific situation.
Penalties for Failure to Register
Missing the 72-hour registration deadline is a Level 6 felony under IC 11-8-8-17. A Level 6 felony in Indiana carries a sentence of six months to two and a half years and a fine up to $10,000. If the person has a prior failure-to-register conviction, the charge becomes a Level 5 felony with a longer sentence range.
Conviction for failure to register can also reset the registration period, require GPS monitoring, and affect parole or probation status. The Perry County prosecutor handles these cases, and the sheriff's office refers non-compliant offenders for prosecution.
To report an offender who you believe has moved or changed jobs without updating their registration, call the sex offender hotline at (812) 719-4350. You can also use the tip feature on the iCrimeWatch site or contact the Indiana Sheriffs' Association for guidance on which agency to contact.
Perry County Sheriff Registry Screenshot
The Perry County Sheriff's Office website provides contact details, the dedicated sex offender hotline number, and links to state registration resources used by the public and by offenders required to register.
To search the current list of registered sex offenders in Perry County, use the iCrimeWatch Indiana portal linked through the sheriff's website or at iCrimeWatch.net directly.