Randolph County Sex Offender Registry Search
Randolph County sex offenders are registered and tracked by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office in Winchester, Indiana. The registry is free to the public and can be searched online through Indiana's statewide portal, with records showing current photos, home and work addresses, vehicle details, and offense information for every registered person in Randolph County.
Randolph County Sex Offender Registry
Searching Randolph County Sex Offender Records
Go to iCrimeWatch Indiana to search sex offenders in Randolph County. This is Indiana's official statewide registry portal. It covers all 92 counties and is free to use. You can search by name to check a specific person, or search by address to see every registered offender within a set distance of any Randolph County location. This works for Winchester, Union City, Lynn, Farmland, or any rural address in the county.
The Indiana Department of Correction provides additional registry access and explains state registration requirements in detail. To search across multiple states at once, use NSOPW.gov. Randolph County sits on the Ohio border, so some offenders may have moved from Ohio. A cross-state search can help capture those cases.
Free email alerts are available through NSOPW and through iCrimeWatch. These alerts notify you when a registered offender in Randolph County updates their address or when a new offender registers near your location. Sign-up is free. You can also find current sheriff contact information at the Indiana Sheriffs' Association directory.
Randolph County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Art Moystner, Jr. leads the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for all sex and violent offender registrations in Randolph County. The office is located at 155 E. South Street, Winchester, IN 47394. The main phone number is (765) 584-1721. The department's website is at in.gov/counties/randolph. Jail information can be found at the jail information page.
All sex offender registration and verification appointments must be completed in person at the Winchester office. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office enters all registration data into Indiana's statewide OffenderWatch system. If you believe a registered sex offender in Randolph County is not complying with registration requirements, call (765) 584-1721. The department investigates violations and can refer non-compliant offenders to the Randolph County prosecutor's office.
Randolph County shares a border with Ohio. Some registered offenders in the county may have Ohio conviction histories, and some Ohio-registered offenders who move to Randolph County may be required to register here as well. Indiana law applies to all qualifying convictions, regardless of which state issued them.
Indiana Sex Offender Law Overview
Indiana IC 11-8-8, known as Zachary's Law, established the state's sex offender registry on January 1, 2003. The law was named for Zachary Snider, a child killed by a registered sex offender before Indiana had a public registry. Zachary's Law requires all 92 counties to maintain public registry records and provide free online access. Randolph County is part of this statewide system.
County sheriffs are legally required to maintain registry records and keep them current. The Indiana Sheriffs' Association manages the OffenderWatch system used by all Indiana county sheriffs. Data entered at the Randolph County Sheriff's Office is automatically available through the public iCrimeWatch portal. The Indiana Department of Correction oversees the program at the state level and sets standards for registration, verification, and public access across all counties.
Indiana's registry system is comprehensive. It covers not just home addresses but also work addresses, school addresses, and internet identifiers. This makes Indiana's public registry one of the more detailed in the country. Randolph County residents and others can access all of this data for free through iCrimeWatch.
Who Must Register in Randolph County
Anyone convicted of a qualifying sex or violent offense must register. Indiana's covered offenses include rape, child molesting, criminal deviate conduct, child exploitation, sexual misconduct with a minor, and voyeurism involving minors. Out-of-state and federal convictions count if the offense would qualify under Indiana law. Ohio convictions are particularly relevant for Randolph County given its border location.
Registration applies to everyone who lives, works, or attends school in Randolph County. A person who lives in Wayne County but works in Winchester must register their work address with the Randolph County Sheriff within 72 hours of starting that job. Students enrolled in a Randolph County school who have a qualifying conviction must also register. Each type of presence carries its own 72-hour deadline.
Moving into Randolph County from Ohio or any other state with a prior qualifying conviction triggers a 72-hour registration deadline. The clock starts when you arrive in Indiana, not when you finish moving in. Missing the deadline is a Level 6 felony under Indiana law. A second violation is elevated to a Level 5 felony. The Randolph County prosecutor's office actively pursues non-compliance cases.
Registration Process and Ongoing Requirements
Registration in Randolph County must be done in person at the sheriff's office at 155 E. South Street in Winchester. Registrants must provide their full name and any aliases, 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 photo is taken at each in-person visit and stored in the statewide database.
Most registrants verify their information in person once each year. Sexually violent predators must verify every 90 days. An address change requires a new in-person visit within 72 hours. Failing to appear for verification or giving false information during registration is a Level 6 felony. The penalty for a Level 6 felony is six months to two and a half years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
Registration duration depends on the offense and classification. Most registrants stay on the public registry for 10 years. Those classified as sexually violent predators remain for life. People whose victims were under 12 years old also register for life. A court petition process exists for early removal, but courts rarely grant it for serious offense categories. Consult an attorney if you have questions about your specific registration duration or eligibility for removal.
Residency Restrictions in Randolph County
Indiana law bars offenders against children from living within 1,000 feet of any school, youth program center, or public park. They also may not live within one mile of their victim's home. These rules apply throughout all of Randolph County. A violation is a Level 6 felony under IC 35-42-4-11.
Randolph County is largely agricultural and rural, which can make it easier to find compliant housing than in more developed Indiana counties. Still, Winchester, Union City, and other communities have schools and parks with restricted zones. Union City sits on the Ohio state line, and Indiana's residency restrictions apply regardless of how close an Ohio city might be. Anyone planning to move in Randolph County should check the address before moving. Call the sheriff's office at (765) 584-1721 to verify whether a specific address is within a restricted zone.
The Randolph County Sheriff's Office at 155 E. South Street in Winchester handles all sex offender registrations in the county. Visit the department website for hours and contact details.