Lyon County Sex Offenders

Lyon County sex offenders are registered through Minnesota's Predatory Offender Registry, managed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and enforced locally by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office in Marshall. To find sex offenders in Lyon County, start with the BCA registry at por.state.mn.us, which covers all three risk levels and updates within 48 hours of any change. For Level 3 high-risk offenders, use the DOC public search at coms.doc.state.mn.us. Lyon County is in southwestern Minnesota, home to the city of Marshall and Southwest Minnesota State University, and the Sheriff's Office manages registration compliance throughout the county.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office in Marshall manages predatory offender registration compliance for all areas of Lyon County. Deputies verify that registered sex offenders are living at their reported address and conduct in-person checks on the schedule required by their risk level. The Sheriff also coordinates with the Marshall Police Department on registration matters within the city. Lyon County has a more diverse population than many surrounding counties, in part due to the presence of Southwest Minnesota State University and a large Somali immigrant community in Marshall.

Under Minn. Stat. 243.166, registered predatory offenders must report address changes, employment changes, vehicle changes, and school enrollment changes within five days. Offenders must also appear in person with law enforcement on a schedule tied to their risk level. Failure to comply is a felony, with penalties up to five years in prison and fines up to $10,000. The Sheriff's Office investigates all violations and coordinates with the BCA on enforcement.

Searching Lyon County Sex Offender Records

The BCA Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us is the main search tool for sex offenders in Lyon County. Filter by county to see all registered offenders in the area. The database includes all three risk levels and updates within 48 hours of any change. The BCA can be reached at (651) 793-7070 for questions about the registry.

For Level 3 high-risk offenders, use the DOC public database at coms.doc.state.mn.us. This shows offender photos, current addresses, and offense details. The DOC main number is (651) 361-7340, and the toll-free line is (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 court records from sex offense cases in Lyon County District Court.

Community Notification in Lyon County

When a Level 3 predatory offender moves into Lyon County, law enforcement must notify the community under Minn. Stat. 244.052. The Sheriff handles notifications for unincorporated areas of the county and coordinates with city police for notifications within Marshall and other municipalities. Notification can include flyers to homes near the offender's address, notices to schools and organizations, and public postings.

Minnesota's three risk levels determine who gets notified and how. Level 1 is low risk. Only law enforcement agencies receive notice. Level 2 is moderate risk. Organizations near the offender may be notified. Level 3 is high risk. The broader public receives notice. Only Level 3 offenders appear on the DOC's public website. Use the BCA registry to find Level 1 and Level 2 offenders. VINE at vinelink.com provides free automatic alerts when an offender's custody status changes.

Note: The Lyon County Sheriff at (507) 537-7666 can answer questions about specific offenders or local registration procedures in the county.

Additional Resources in Lyon County

VINE at vinelink.com or 1-877-664-8463 provides free real-time custody alerts for offenders in Minnesota's corrections system. Register online or by phone and choose how you want to be notified, by phone, email, or text. The service runs 24 hours a day.

The DOC Community Notification page at mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/community-notification/ explains how the Level 3 notification process works statewide. The BCA at (651) 793-7070 handles registry questions. Court records from Lyon County sex offense cases can be found through MCRO at mncourts.gov. For community concerns about a specific offender, contact the Lyon County Sheriff at (507) 537-7666 directly.

The DOC public registrant search at coms.doc.state.mn.us lets Lyon County residents check for Level 3 predatory sex offenders in their area.

The DOC database is updated regularly and shows photos, addresses, and offense details for all Level 3 offenders in Minnesota including those registered in Lyon County.

Cities in Lyon County

Lyon County includes Marshall, Tracy, Balaton, Garvin, Russell, Taunton, and other communities in southwestern Minnesota. Marshall is home to Southwest Minnesota State University and serves as the regional center for the area. No cities in Lyon 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 Lyon County Sheriff's Office. Offenders in any city or township in the county must register locally and update all required information within five days of any change.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lyon County in southwestern Minnesota. Each manages its own predatory offender registration, with all records in the statewide BCA registry.