Search Pulaski County Sex Offenders
Pulaski County sex offenders are registered through the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office in Winamac, Indiana. The registry is free to search online and lists current photos, addresses, vehicle information, and offense details for every person required to register in Pulaski County under Indiana law.
Pulaski County Sex Offender Registry
How to Search the Pulaski County Registry
Use iCrimeWatch Indiana to search sex offenders in Pulaski County. This is Indiana's official statewide registry portal, supported by all 92 county sheriffs. You can search by name to look up a specific person, or enter an address anywhere in Winamac or Pulaski County to see all registered offenders nearby. The portal is free, and it updates in real time as the sheriff's office enters new data.
The Indiana Department of Correction also offers registry access and explains registration requirements in detail. To search beyond Indiana's borders, the National Sex Offender Public Website covers all 50 states in one search. Free email alerts let you know when the registry changes in your area.
The Indiana Sheriffs' Association manages the OffenderWatch platform that Pulaski County uses. The Sheriffs' Association also maintains a directory of all Indiana sheriff offices where you can find current contact information for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office handles all sex and violent offender registrations for the county. Sheriff Chris Schramm leads the department. The office is located on the first floor of the Pulaski County Justice Center at 110 E. Meridian Street, Winamac, IN 46996. The main phone number is (574) 946-6655. The department website is at pulaskionline.org.
All sex offender registration appointments must be done in person at the Justice Center in Winamac. The registration office processes new registrations, address changes, and annual verification visits. If you think a registered sex offender in Pulaski County is not complying with registration rules, call the sheriff's office at (574) 946-6655. Staff can investigate suspected violations and refer cases to the Pulaski County prosecutor for criminal charges.
Pulaski County is located in north-central Indiana. Its rural character and small population mean the sheriff's office serves a wide geographic area. Despite the county's small size, the same registration standards required statewide apply here. There are no local exemptions or reduced requirements for rural counties.
Zachary's Law and the Indiana Registry
Indiana IC 11-8-8, known as Zachary's Law, created the state's public sex offender registry effective January 1, 2003. The law was named for Zachary Snider, a child from Cloverdale killed by a registered sex offender. Before this law, Indiana had no centralized, publicly searchable registry. Zachary's Law changed that, requiring all 92 counties to maintain and publicly publish registration records at no cost.
Pulaski County has been part of this statewide system since day one. The Indiana Sheriffs' Association runs the OffenderWatch technology platform that connects Pulaski County's local data to the statewide system. When sheriff's office staff enter or update a record, that change appears in the public-facing iCrimeWatch portal within hours.
The Indiana Department of Correction oversees the program statewide. The DOC sets standards for what data must be collected, how often offenders must verify, and what consequences apply for non-compliance. These standards apply equally in Pulaski County and all other Indiana counties.
Who Is Required to Register in Pulaski County
Indiana law requires registration for anyone convicted of a qualifying offense. Covered crimes include rape, child molesting, criminal deviate conduct, child exploitation, sexual misconduct with a minor, and voyeurism involving minors. Out-of-state convictions count if the offense would qualify under Indiana law. Federal court convictions also apply.
Registration in Pulaski County is required for any offender who lives, works, or attends school in the county. If someone lives in Starke County but commutes to work in Pulaski County, they must register their work address with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office within 72 hours of starting that job. Students enrolled at a Pulaski County school must register that address as well. The 72-hour deadline applies separately to each type of presence.
People who move to Indiana from another state with a prior qualifying conviction must register within 72 hours of arriving in Pulaski County. The law does not allow for a grace period beyond 72 hours. Missing the deadline is a Level 6 felony, which can result in a prison sentence of six months to two and a half years.
Pulaski County Registration Process
Registration must be completed in person at the Pulaski County Justice Center at 110 E. Meridian Street in Winamac. You cannot register remotely. Each registrant provides their full legal name and any aliases they use, date of birth, home address, work address, school address if applicable, all vehicle information, and all internet identifiers including email addresses and social media accounts. A current photograph is taken at each registration visit.
Annual in-person verification is required for most registrants. Those classified as sexually violent predators must verify every 90 days. When a registrant moves, they must update their address with the sheriff's office within 72 hours. Failure to appear for a scheduled verification is a Level 6 felony. Giving false information at registration is also a felony. A second violation is elevated to Level 5, carrying one to six years in prison.
Registration Duration and Residency Rules
Most registrants remain on the Pulaski County sex offender registry for 10 years. Sexually violent predators and those whose victims were under 12 years old must register for life. Indiana does have a court petition process for registry removal, but courts rarely grant it for serious offense categories. Anyone seeking removal should consult an attorney familiar with Indiana's sex offender laws.
Indiana law bars offenders against children from living within 1,000 feet of any school, youth program center, or public park. They also cannot live within one mile of their victim's home. These residency restrictions apply throughout all of Pulaski County. Most of the county is agricultural land, which can make it easier to find compliant housing than in more developed counties. Still, Winamac and other communities have schools and parks with restricted zones. Contact the sheriff's office to check whether a specific address is within a restricted area before moving.
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office processes all sex offender registrations from its location in the Justice Center on E. Meridian Street in Winamac. Visit the department website for current hours and contact information.
Free Email Alerts for Pulaski County
You can sign up for free email notifications through NSOPW.gov. When a registered offender in Pulaski County updates their address, a new offender registers in the county, or any registry information changes for your area, the system sends you an alert. This service costs nothing and does not require a paid subscription. You can also set up address-based alerts through iCrimeWatch to get notified about registry changes near a specific address in Pulaski County.