Pike County Sex Offender Registry Search
Pike County sex offender data is available free through Indiana's public registry, with the Pike County Sheriff's Office in Petersburg serving as the local registration authority under state law. Sheriff Jason McKinney's office processes all new registrations, handles annual verifications, and submits updates to the statewide OffenderWatch system that powers Indiana's public search tool. This page explains where to search, what to expect in the results, how the registration rules work in Pike County, and who to contact if you think someone is not complying with their registration requirements.
Pike County Sex Offender Registry
Where to Search Pike County Offender Records
The statewide search platform for Indiana sex offender records is iCrimeWatch Indiana. All 92 counties, including Pike, feed into this single system. You can search by first name, last name, city, or ZIP code. Results include a photo, the registrant's current address, their employer's address if they work in Indiana, offense details, and registration tier. The search is free and public.
The Indiana Sheriffs' Association registry resource page explains the OffenderWatch platform in more detail and includes additional search options. The association represents all 92 county sheriffs and coordinates the statewide system that makes records from Pike County visible to anyone with internet access.
For people who have lived in multiple states, the National Sex Offender Public Website is worth checking. It pulls records from all participating jurisdictions in one place. This is run by the federal government and requires no login.
Note: You can sign up for free email alerts through iCrimeWatch to be notified when a registered sex offender moves near any address you choose in Pike County or elsewhere in Indiana.
Pike County Sheriff's Office
The Pike County Sheriff's Office is at 100 S. 4th Street, Petersburg, IN 47567. The main phone is (812) 354-6024 and the fax is (812) 354-6037. Sheriff Jason McKinney oversees all registration functions for the county. You can reach the office through the Pike County Sheriff contact page or check the office Facebook page at facebook.com/pikecountysheriff for public notices.
Anyone moving to Pike County with a sex offender registration requirement must appear at this address within 72 hours of arriving. The clock starts when you first establish a presence in the county. That includes taking a job, moving into a home, or staying with family.
The sheriff's office processes registrations Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Call ahead to confirm current hours and to ask whether you need to bring any specific documents. First-time registrants typically need photo ID, proof of address, vehicle information, and a copy of their conviction documents.
Note: Bringing complete documentation to your first registration visit avoids delays and makes it easier for staff to enter your record into the system the same day.
Who Must Register in Pike County
Indiana's sex offender registry law, known as Zachary's Law and codified at Indiana Code 11-8-8, requires registration for a broad set of offenses. These include rape, criminal deviate conduct, child solicitation, child exploitation, sexual battery, possession or distribution of child pornography, and certain internet-based crimes.
The duty to register applies to anyone convicted in Indiana and to anyone convicted in another state who then moves to Indiana. People who work in Pike County but live elsewhere must also register their work address with the Pike County Sheriff even if they are registered at home in a different county. The same rule applies to anyone enrolled in school in Pike County.
Under IC 11-8-8-7, registration periods are set by offense type and designation. Most people register for 10 years. Sexually violent predators and those convicted of crimes involving a child under 12 register for life. The Indiana Department of Correction oversees these designations at the state level.
Annual Verification and Compliance
Most registered sex offenders in Pike County must appear at the sheriff's office once a year to verify their registration information. At that visit, the registrant confirms their address, employer, vehicle, and any other required details. A new photograph is taken. The information is updated in the statewide system.
Sexually violent predators have a different schedule. They must verify in person every 90 days. Missing a verification appointment is treated the same as failing to register: it is a Level 6 felony under IC 11-8-8-17, which carries up to two and a half years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Homeless registrants face the strictest schedule. Under IC 11-8-8-4.5, anyone without a fixed address must check in with the Pike County Sheriff every seven days and report where they have been sleeping. This applies even if the person has no permanent shelter.
Any change of address, job, or school must be reported within 72 hours. This is not optional. A failure to report even a temporary change can result in felony charges.
Residency Limits in Pike County
Indiana law prohibits sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, or youth program facilities. This restriction applies to all registrants in Pike County. The law also requires a minimum one-mile separation between the offender's home and the victim's home.
Petersburg and the smaller communities throughout Pike County all fall under these rules. If you are looking for housing in Pike County and need to know whether a specific property is within a restricted zone, the Pike County Sheriff's Office can help you check. It is better to ask before you move than to face a violation after the fact.
The Indiana Code 36-2-13-5.5 gives county sheriffs the authority and duty to enforce registration and residency requirements locally. The Pike County Sheriff acts as the enforcement arm for these rules within the county.
Pike County Sheriff Registry Screenshot
The Pike County Sheriff's Office website provides registration information for offenders and public safety resources for residents, with links to the statewide registry maintained through the OffenderWatch platform.
To search the current Pike County sex offender list by name or address, use the iCrimeWatch Indiana portal, which is updated as the sheriff's office enters new registrations and changes.