Sex Offenders in St. Paul
St. Paul is Minnesota's state capital and the seat of Ramsey County. The city's Police Department runs a Predatory Offender Registration unit inside its Family and Sexual Violence Unit. If you want to search for sex offenders in St. Paul, the Minnesota DOC Public Registrant Search is the main public database. It lists all Level 2 and Level 3 predatory offenders subject to community notification who live, work, or go to school in the city. This page covers how to search those records, who handles registration in St. Paul, and what to do if you want to stay informed about offenders in your area.
St. Paul Overview
Searching St. Paul Sex Offender Records
The Minnesota DOC Public Registrant Search is where you start when looking up sex offenders in St. Paul. Search by name, city, or county to find offenders listed in the database. The DOC updates its records within 48 hours of receiving information from law enforcement, so the data stays reasonably current. The site only shows offenders subject to public disclosure, which means Level 2 and Level 3 individuals. Level 1 offenders are not displayed.
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry is another state tool you can use. The BCA registry unit handles the state's full registration database. You can reach them at (651) 793-7070 or 1-888-234-1248. For searches that cross state lines, the National Sex Offender Public Website covers offender registries from all 50 states.
[The St. Paul Police Family and Sexual Violence Unit handles predatory offender registration for the city.]
The unit works with state agencies to track registered offenders across St. Paul.
St. Paul Police Predatory Offender Registration Unit
The St. Paul Police Department's Family and Sexual Violence Unit runs the city's Predatory Offender Registration program. This unit can be reached at (651) 266-5685. The unit operates under SPPD Policy 367.10, which took effect September 30, 2019, and sets the procedures for how the department manages sex offender registration and community notification in St. Paul.
Predatory offenders living in St. Paul must report several types of information when registering. That includes their primary address, any secondary residences, their school or employment location, and vehicle information. Offenders who are homeless and lack a fixed address must meet with a POR officer on a weekly basis. They must also complete a BCA Lack of Primary Address Form so their status stays current in the state system. Registration requirements come from Minn. Stat. 243.166, which covers who must register and how often they must report changes.
You can learn more about the SPPD Family and Sexual Violence Unit at stpaul.gov. The POR Unit policy page also has information about how St. Paul handles offender registration specifically.
[The St. Paul POR Unit page explains the city's registration policies and contact details.]
Offenders in St. Paul must comply with this policy or face registration violation charges.
The DOC also maintains a separate POR contact number for the state office: (651) 361-7275. The BCA POR Unit can be reached at (651) 793-7070 or 1-888-234-1248. These offices handle questions about registration status, level assignments, and statewide compliance checks.
St. Paul Predatory Offender Notification Levels
Minnesota assigns every predatory offender a risk level: Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3. In St. Paul, Level 3 offenders are subject to active community notification. That can include public meetings, flyers, phone messages, and electronic notification sent to residents near the offender's address. For high-risk cases, the SPPD may coordinate with neighborhood organizations and city officials to make sure the message reaches people who need to know. This process follows Minn. Stat. 244.052, which governs how and when notifications happen.
Level 2 offenders in St. Paul also face some public notification, but it tends to be more limited. Information may go to schools, community centers, or organizations that work with vulnerable groups. The notification is targeted rather than broad. Level 1 offenders are not listed in any public database. Their records stay with law enforcement.
Note: If you want to report a compliance violation or have questions about a specific offender in St. Paul, contact the SPPD Family and Sexual Violence Unit at (651) 266-5685.
Ramsey County and State Resources for St. Paul Residents
St. Paul is the county seat of Ramsey County. The Ramsey County Sheriff works alongside SPPD on predatory offender compliance. For county-level resources, including information on how the county handles sex offender registration and community safety, visit the Ramsey County records page.
The Minnesota DOC community notification program covers St. Paul and all other cities in the state. You can learn more at mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/community-notification/. The DOC Community Notification Unit handles questions about level assignments and how the public notification process works. You can reach them at (651) 361-7340.
VINE is the victim notification service that lets you sign up for alerts when an offender's custody status changes. Visit vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. The service is free and runs around the clock. St. Paul crime data and department press releases are also available at spd.granicus.com.
For public records requests in St. Paul, visit the city's data practices page. The St. Paul Police Department main page has contact information and links to other public safety resources.