Marshall County Sex Offender Registry

Marshall County sex offenders are registered through Minnesota's Predatory Offender Registry, managed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and enforced locally by the Marshall County Sheriff's Office in Warren. To search sex offenders in Marshall County, use the BCA registry at por.state.mn.us for all risk levels, or the DOC public database at coms.doc.state.mn.us for Level 3 high-risk offenders. Marshall County is in northwestern Minnesota near the North Dakota border, and the Sheriff's Office coordinates with North Dakota agencies when offenders move across the state line.

Marshall County Sheriff's Office

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office in Warren handles all predatory offender registration compliance for Marshall County. As a rural county with small communities spread across a wide area near the North Dakota border, the Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement contact for most registration matters. Deputies verify that registered sex offenders are living where they reported and conduct in-person checks on the schedule required by state law. The Sheriff also coordinates with North Dakota authorities when offenders move across the state line.

All registered predatory offenders in Marshall County must comply with Minn. Stat. 243.166. This means reporting address changes, employment changes, school enrollment changes, and vehicle updates within five days of any change. Offenders must also check in with law enforcement in person on a schedule tied to their risk level. Failing to register is a felony, with penalties up to five years in prison and fines reaching $10,000. The Sheriff's Office works with the BCA to investigate all violations.

How to Search Marshall County Sex Offender Records

The BCA Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us is the primary search tool for sex offenders in Marshall County. Filter the search by county to see all registered offenders in the area. The database covers all three risk levels. It updates within 48 hours of any registration change. The BCA phone number is (651) 793-7070.

For Level 3 high-risk offenders, use the DOC public search at coms.doc.state.mn.us. This shows offender photos, current addresses, and offense information. Call the DOC at (651) 361-7340 or (866) 396-9953. Because Marshall County borders North Dakota, the National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov is useful for checking on people who may have moved from that state. Minnesota Court Records Online at mncourts.gov provides court records from sex offense cases in Marshall County District Court.

Community Notification in Marshall County

When a Level 3 predatory offender moves into Marshall County, the Sheriff's Office must notify the community under Minn. Stat. 244.052. Notification methods include flyers to homes near the offender's address, notices to schools and community organizations in the area, and public postings. In a rural county like Marshall, where communities can be far apart, the Sheriff's Office works to reach residents across the whole county when needed.

Minnesota's three risk levels determine the scope of notification. Level 1 is low risk. Only law enforcement is notified. Level 2 is moderate risk. Organizations near the offender may receive notice. Level 3 is high risk. The broader public is notified. Only Level 3 offenders are listed on the DOC's public website. Levels 1 and 2 are found in the BCA registry at por.state.mn.us. VINE at vinelink.com provides free real-time custody alerts for offenders in the Minnesota corrections system.

Note: The Marshall County Sheriff at (218) 745-5411 is the direct contact for questions about specific offenders or local registration matters.

Resources for Marshall County Residents

VINE at vinelink.com or 1-877-664-8463 is a free service that sends automatic alerts when an offender's custody status changes. Sign up online or by phone and choose to receive alerts by phone, email, or text. The service 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 statewide notification process for Level 3 offenders. The BCA at (651) 793-7070 answers questions about the registry. Contact the Marshall County Sheriff at (218) 745-5411 for local questions about specific offenders. Court records from sex offense cases in Marshall County are available through MCRO at mncourts.gov.

The VINE victim notification system at vinelink.com connects Marshall County residents with real-time information about offender custody status changes throughout Minnesota.

VINE alerts can reach you by phone, email, or text message. It is free to use and available around the clock for Marshall County residents and victims throughout Minnesota.

Cities in Marshall County

Marshall County includes Warren, Argyle, Stephen, Newfolden, Grygla, Holt, Middle River, and other small communities in northwestern Minnesota. Warren serves as the county seat. No cities in Marshall County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All predatory offender registrations in the county are handled through the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. Offenders in any community in the county must register with the Sheriff and keep all required information current within five days of any change.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Marshall County in northwestern Minnesota. Marshall County also shares a border with North Dakota to the west.