Le Sueur County Sex Offenders
Le Sueur County sex offenders are registered through Minnesota's Predatory Offender Registry, managed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and enforced locally by the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office in Le Center. To search sex offenders in Le Sueur County, use the BCA registry at por.state.mn.us, which covers all risk levels and updates within 48 hours of any change. For Level 3 high-risk offenders, check the Department of Corrections public search at coms.doc.state.mn.us. Le Sueur County is in south central Minnesota, and the Sheriff's Office manages registration compliance for communities across this agricultural county.
Le Sueur County Overview
Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office
The Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office in Le Center handles predatory offender registration compliance for the county. Deputies verify that registered sex offenders are living at the address they reported, conduct in-person checks on the required schedule, and report any violations to the BCA. The Sheriff coordinates with city police departments in Le Center, Le Sueur, Cleveland, and other communities on registration matters within city limits.
Registered sex offenders in Le Sueur County must comply with Minn. Stat. 243.166. This requires them to report changes to their address, employment, school enrollment, and vehicle within five days of any change. They must also appear in person with law enforcement on a schedule set by their risk level. Not following these rules is a felony in Minnesota. Offenders who fail to register face up to five years in prison and fines up to $10,000. The Sheriff's Office works with the BCA to investigate all registration failures.
| Office | Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Le Center, MN |
| Phone | (507) 357-4440 |
| Website | co.le-sueur.mn.us/sheriff |
How to Find Sex Offenders in Le Sueur County
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us is the main search tool for sex offenders in Le Sueur County. You can filter by county to see all registered offenders in the area. The database includes all three risk levels. It updates within 48 hours. The BCA can be reached at (651) 793-7070.
For Level 3 high-risk offenders only, use the DOC public search at coms.doc.state.mn.us. This shows offender photos, current addresses, and offense details. The DOC can be reached at (651) 361-7340 or (866) 396-9953. The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov lets you search across all states. Minnesota Court Records Online at mncourts.gov provides access to court records from Le Sueur County District Court for sex offense cases.
Community Notification in Le Sueur County
When a Level 3 predatory offender is released to Le Sueur County, local law enforcement must notify the community under Minn. Stat. 244.052. The Sheriff handles notifications for unincorporated areas and coordinates with city police for notifications within city limits. Methods include flyers delivered to homes near the offender's address, notices to schools and organizations, and public postings. The goal is to give residents the information they need to protect themselves.
Minnesota uses three risk levels. Level 1 is low risk. Only law enforcement is notified. Level 2 is moderate. Organizations near the offender may receive notice. Level 3 is high risk. The broader public is notified directly. Only Level 3 offenders appear on the DOC public website. Levels 1 and 2 are searchable through the BCA registry. VINE at vinelink.com or 1-877-664-8463 provides free, real-time custody alerts for any offender in the Minnesota corrections system.
Resources for Le Sueur County Residents
VINE at vinelink.com is a free service that sends automatic alerts when an offender's custody status changes. Register online or by calling 1-877-664-8463. You choose how you want to be notified, by phone, email, or text. VINE runs 24 hours a day and covers all offenders in the Minnesota corrections system.
The DOC Community Notification page at mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/community-notification/ explains the notification process for Level 3 offenders in detail. The BCA at (651) 793-7070 answers registry questions. The Le Sueur County Sheriff at (507) 357-4440 is the local point of contact for questions about specific offenders in the county. Court records from sex offense cases in Le Sueur County are accessible through MCRO at mncourts.gov.
The BCA predatory offender registry at por.state.mn.us is always the most complete and current source for information about sex offenders registered in Le Sueur County.
The BCA updates registry records within 48 hours of any change, so the database reflects current registration status for all offenders in Le Sueur County and the rest of Minnesota.
Cities in Le Sueur County
Le Sueur County includes Le Center, Le Sueur, Cleveland, Waterville, Montgomery, Elysian, and other communities in south central Minnesota. No cities in Le Sueur County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All predatory offender registrations in the county are handled through the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office. Offenders in any community in the county must register with the Sheriff and report all required changes within five days.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Le Sueur County in south central Minnesota. All manage local sex offender registration through the county sheriff, with records in the statewide BCA registry.