Fillmore County Sex Offenders

Fillmore County sex offenders are tracked through Minnesota's statewide predatory offender registry, managed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Department of Corrections. If you want to find registered sex offenders in Fillmore County, you can search the BCA's online database at por.state.mn.us for all registered offenders, or check the DOC public site for Level 3 offenders only. The Fillmore County Sheriff's Office in Preston handles local registration compliance and works with state agencies to keep offender records current for residents of this southeastern Minnesota county.

How to Find Sex Offenders in Fillmore County

The main tool for looking up sex offenders in Fillmore County is the BCA Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us. This database covers all three risk levels and lets you search by name, city, zip code, or county. It is maintained by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and is updated within 48 hours of any change to an offender's registration. You can filter results by county, which makes it easy to see who is registered in Fillmore County specifically.

For Level 3 offenders only, the Department of Corrections runs a separate public search tool at coms.doc.state.mn.us. Level 3 means the offender was assessed as posing a high risk to public safety. These are the offenders that law enforcement actively notifies the public about. You can call the DOC at (651) 361-7340 or toll-free at (866) 396-9953 with questions about specific offenders.

The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov lets you search across all states at once. This is useful if you think someone may have moved from another state to Fillmore County.

Fillmore County Sheriff's Office

The Fillmore County Sheriff's Office in Preston is the main law enforcement agency overseeing predatory offender registration compliance in the county. Deputies verify that registered sex offenders are living at the address they reported and that their information is accurate and current. When offenders fail to comply, the Sheriff's Office investigates and refers cases for prosecution.

Under Minn. Stat. 243.166, registered sex offenders must report any change of address within five days. They must also update changes to employment, school enrollment, and vehicle information. Failure to register or update required information is a felony in Minnesota, punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The Sheriff's Office takes these violations seriously and works with the BCA and the DOC when offenders do not comply.

The BCA Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us provides the most current statewide listing.

The BCA updates the registry within 48 hours whenever an offender's information changes.

Level 3 Predatory Offenders in Fillmore County

Minnesota law places predatory offenders into three risk levels. Level 1 offenders pose a low risk of reoffending. Level 2 offenders pose a moderate risk. Level 3 offenders pose a high risk and are the only ones listed on the public-facing DOC website. When a Level 3 offender moves into an area, local law enforcement is required to notify the community under Minn. Stat. 244.052.

Community notification in Fillmore County is handled by the Sheriff's Office and may include direct flyers to nearby homes, notices to schools or organizations, or public postings. The exact method depends on the risk assessment and the specifics of each case. Residents can also sign up for VINE notifications to get alerts about offenders at vinelink.com or by calling 1-877-664-8463. VINE is a free service and works 24 hours a day.

Note: Not all registered sex offenders in Fillmore County will appear on the DOC's public site. Only Level 3 offenders are listed there. Use the BCA registry for a broader search.

Minnesota DOC Public Registrant Search

The Department of Corrections public search tool at coms.doc.state.mn.us lets you look up Level 3 offenders anywhere in Minnesota, including Fillmore County.

Search results show the offender's name, photo, address, and offense information. The database is free to use and does not require an account.

This tool is one of the most direct ways to check on high-risk predatory sex offenders who may be living in communities throughout Fillmore County, including smaller towns and rural areas in this southeastern Minnesota region. You can call the DOC at (651) 361-7340 if you have questions or need help using the system.

Victim Notifications and Additional Resources

Victims and concerned residents in Fillmore County can use VINE, the Victim Information and Notification Everyday system, to get automatic alerts when an offender's status changes. You can register at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. VINE monitors custody status and notifies you if an offender is released, transferred, or escapes.

The DOC Community Notification page at mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/community-notification/ explains how Level 3 notifications work and what resources are available. The BCA can be reached at (651) 793-7070 for questions about the predatory offender registry.

Minnesota Court Records Online at mncourts.gov lets you look up criminal case records for sex offenses tried in Fillmore County District Court. This is useful if you want to see charging documents, case history, or sentencing information for a specific person.

The VINE notification system at vinelink.com provides real-time alerts about offender custody status changes anywhere in Minnesota.

Signing up for VINE is free and takes only a few minutes. You choose how you want to be notified, by phone, email, or text message.

Cities in Fillmore County

Fillmore County has several communities in the bluff country of southeastern Minnesota. No cities in Fillmore County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All predatory offender registrations for the county are handled through the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office in Preston.

Communities in the county include Preston, Spring Valley, Rushford, Lanesboro, Harmony, Chatfield, Canton, Fountain, and others. Any sex offender residing in these areas must register with the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office and follow the same state reporting rules that apply statewide.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fillmore County. Each county maintains its own local registration compliance through the county sheriff, and all feed into the statewide BCA registry.