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Recent legislation in Indiana, IC 5-2-12, has transferred jurisdiction and the responsibility for the monitoring and maintenance of the local Sex Offender Registry to each county within the State of Indiana and to each county sheriff. With those changes and enhancements of this legislation, Sex Offenders are now required to register with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office at least once a year, and sex offenders are further required to update with the Sheriff's Office any changes of residency, employment and place of study or vocation. Failure of the Sex Offender to comply with this recent legislation or failure to provide notifications of changes or updates required under Indiana Law, IC 5-2-12, is a Class D felony and the second offense is a Class C felony, if the registered sex has a prior unrelated offense. These offenses will be investigated by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office and may result in criminal charges being filed against the offender by the Vanderburgh Prosecutor's Office. If you have any information on a registered sex offender who you believe may be in violation of this law or have questions regarding a person who may be required to register, you may contact Corporal Tom Wedding at the Vanderburgh Sheriff Command Post on Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. (812)-435-5713. The local database is found by clicking on the sex offender registry. Please read the disclaimer for important information about the registry. Currently there are approximately 400 sex and violent offenders that are registered with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office. |
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