Sex Offenders in Chisago County
Chisago County sex offenders are registered through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's Predatory Offender Registry and managed locally by the Chisago County Sheriff's Office. Located in the east metro area along the St. Croix River, Chisago County has its county seat in Center City. As a growing exurban county north of the Twin Cities, Chisago sees ongoing changes in its registered offender population. This page explains how to find sex offenders registered in Chisago County and what resources are available to residents.
Chisago County Overview
Chisago County Sheriff and Predatory Offender Registration
The Chisago County Sheriff's Office handles predatory offender registration under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Registered sex offenders must report their address to the Sheriff and update it within five days of any change. Failing to register is a felony. Penalties include up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The Sheriff coordinates with the BCA and DOC to keep registry records accurate. Reach the Chisago County Sheriff at (651) 257-4100. Their website is at chisagocounty.gov/190/Sheriff.
Chisago County is an east metro county with communities including Lindstrom, Chisago City, North Branch, Rush City, and Wyoming. The county borders Wisconsin along the St. Croix River. Offenders living near the border may have connections to both states. Minnesota's registration requirements apply to anyone who lives, works, or attends school in the state, regardless of where their offense was committed. The Sheriff handles questions about specific registration situations for Chisago County residents.
| Office | Chisago County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Phone | (651) 257-4100 |
| County Seat | Center City, MN |
| Website | chisagocounty.gov/190/Sheriff |
Search Chisago County Sex Offenders Online
The Minnesota DOC Public Registrant Search at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicregistrantsearch shows Level 3 sex offenders by city or zip code. DOC contact: (651) 361-7340 or toll free (866) 396-9953. Search Lindstrom, Chisago City, North Branch, Rush City, and Wyoming to find offenders registered in Chisago County. Records update within 48 hours of law enforcement authorization. Only Level 3 offenders appear here.
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us is the statewide system. BCA contact: (651) 793-7070 or toll free (888) 234-1248. Level 1 and Level 2 offenders are in the system but not publicly visible. Some registered sex offenders in Chisago County will not appear in the public database for this reason. If you are concerned about the full scope of registered offenders in your area, contact the Sheriff directly for guidance on what information is available.
The Minnesota Court Records Online system at mncourts.gov lets you search criminal court records for Chisago County cases.
Minnesota Court Records Online can be used to search for sex offense criminal records from Chisago County District Court cases.
Risk Levels and Community Notification
Minnesota uses three risk levels for registered sex offenders. Level 1 is low risk. Level 2 is moderate risk. Level 3 is high risk. Only Level 3 offenders are listed in the public DOC database. When a Level 3 offender moves into Chisago County, the Sheriff's Office carries out formal community notification under Minnesota Statute 244.052. This may involve notifying neighbors, schools, and community groups near the offender's address. The DOC Community Notification page at mn.gov explains the statewide process.
As Chisago County grows with more people moving out from the Twin Cities metro, the mix of registered sex offenders may shift. New residents are encouraged to use the DOC zip code search to check for Level 3 offenders in their new community. This is especially useful when moving into a new neighborhood or when children are involved.
Additional Resources for Chisago County Residents
VINE is free and available to Chisago County residents. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. This service alerts you when someone held in the county jail is released or transferred. It is useful for crime victims and for community members who want to track a specific person's custody status.
The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov covers all 50 states. Because Chisago County borders Wisconsin, this tool is particularly useful for tracking offenders who may have moved across the state line. It is maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice and pulls directly from state registries.
The DOC Public Viewer at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer shows people currently under DOC supervision in the community, including those on supervised release in Chisago County.
Nearby Counties
Chisago County borders these Minnesota counties and also borders Wisconsin. Check neighboring counties if a sex offender is not found in Chisago County records.