Nobles County Predatory Offenders
Nobles County sex offenders register with the Sheriff's Office in Worthington and appear in Minnesota's statewide predatory offender registry. Located in the southwestern corner of Minnesota near the Iowa and South Dakota borders, Nobles County has a diverse population and serves as a regional hub. Residents can search registered sex offenders in Nobles County for free through the BCA online registry. The database is updated within 48 hours of any change. Local law enforcement handles registration, compliance, and coordinates with the state on community notification when needed.
Nobles County Overview
Nobles County Sheriff's Office
The Nobles County Sheriff's Office in Worthington handles predatory offender registration for the county. When someone convicted of a qualifying sex offense moves to Nobles County, they must register at the Sheriff's Office within the window required by state law. Deputies take the required information, verify the home address, and submit it to the BCA to update the statewide registry. Compliance checks are conducted on a regular basis.
Because Nobles County is in a corner of the state that borders both South Dakota and Iowa, the Sheriff's Office sometimes deals with offenders who move across those borders. Anyone who was registered in another state and moves to Worthington or another community in Nobles County must register locally as soon as they arrive. Questions about a specific registrant or reports of non-compliance should go to the Sheriff's Office at (507) 295-5400.
| Office | Nobles County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Worthington, MN |
| Phone | (507) 295-5400 |
| Website | co.nobles.mn.us/sheriff |
How to Search Nobles County Sex Offender Records
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us is the most complete public tool for sex offenders in Nobles County. You can search by county, city, name, or zip code. Each record shows the registrant's name, current address, photo, and registration details. The BCA updates the database within 48 hours of any change submitted by local law enforcement.
Level 3 sex offenders have full public profiles on the DOC Public Registrant Search at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicregistrantsearch. These are the highest-risk offenders in Minnesota and their records are available for anyone to view. The DOC can also be reached at (651) 361-7340 for questions about specific cases or to report concerns.
The National Sex Offender Public Website covers all 50 states. Since Nobles County borders both South Dakota and Iowa, this tool is especially useful if you want to check whether someone who recently moved to the area was registered in a neighboring state.
Sex Offender Registration in Nobles County
Registration in Nobles County is governed by Minnesota Statute 243.166. Any person convicted of a qualifying sex offense must register with local law enforcement in every place they live, work, or attend school. In Nobles County, that means the Sheriff's Office in Worthington. Failing to register is a felony. Giving false information is also a felony.
Required disclosures include the primary home address, any secondary addresses, work location, school if enrolled, and vehicle information. People without a stable home must check in with the Sheriff's Office regularly and submit a Lack of Primary Address form to the BCA. The BCA maintains the statewide registry and can be reached at (651) 793-7070. They process all updates submitted by Nobles County law enforcement.
Most registrants stay on the registry for ten years after supervised release ends. The most serious offenses require lifetime registration. Missing a reporting deadline or failing to update address information within the required window is a separate felony under Minnesota law.
Community Notification in Nobles County
Minnesota's community notification rules are set out in Minnesota Statute 244.052. When a sex offender is released from prison and intends to live in Nobles County, the state's review committee assigns a risk level. That level controls how much notification the community receives.
Level 1 is low risk. Law enforcement and victims who asked to be notified receive information, but the general public does not. Level 2 is moderate risk. Schools, daycares, parks, and organizations serving vulnerable populations near the offender's Nobles County address get notification. Level 3 means high risk. These offenders get the most public attention. The DOC posts their full profiles online, the Nobles County Sheriff's Office may hold community meetings in Worthington or other towns, and residents nearby can receive flyers or electronic alerts.
Note: Out-of-state offenders who move to Nobles County and lack a formal risk level are treated as Level 2 until law enforcement requests a state evaluation.
Resources for Nobles County Residents
The VINE notification system (1-877-664-8463) is free and available to all Nobles County residents. Sign up to receive an alert when an offender's custody status changes. VINE can notify you by phone, text, or email when a specific sex offender is released from jail or moved to a different supervision status. The service runs around the clock.
The DOC community notification page explains how Minnesota handles sex offender notification across the state. Court records for sex offense cases from Nobles County are available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The VINE notification system allows Nobles County residents to sign up for automated alerts when a sex offender's status changes in the local jail or state custody system.
Alerts through VINE are free and can be set up by calling 1-877-664-8463 or registering online.
Nearby Counties
Nobles County is located in Minnesota's southwestern corner. Adjacent counties also process sex offender registrations through their own sheriff's offices.