Pine County Predatory Offenders
Pine County sex offenders register with the Sheriff's Office in Pine City and are tracked through Minnesota's statewide predatory offender registry. Located in east central Minnesota, Pine County stretches from the Twin Cities metro fringe into forested areas near the Wisconsin border. Residents can look up registered sex offenders in Pine County at no cost using the BCA's online tools, which cover all risk levels and update within 48 hours of any change. The Sheriff's Office handles registration intake, address verification, and coordinates with the state on community notification when a higher-risk offender is released into the county.
Pine County Overview
Pine County Sheriff's Office
The Pine County Sheriff's Office in Pine City is the lead agency for predatory offender registration in the county. When a sex offender moves to Pine County, they must appear at the Sheriff's Office to register within the window required by Minnesota Statute 243.166. Deputies collect the required personal information, verify home addresses, and forward everything to the BCA so the statewide database stays accurate.
Pine County has both small towns and large stretches of rural land and forest, which can make tracking registrants more complex than in an urban county. The Sheriff's Office works to conduct regular compliance checks across the county and coordinates with municipal police departments in Pine City and other communities. If you have a question about a sex offender registered in Pine County or want to report a possible compliance violation, call the Sheriff's Office at (320) 591-1660.
| Office | Pine County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Pine City, MN |
| Phone | (320) 591-1660 |
| Website | co.pine.mn.us/departments/sheriff |
How to Search Pine County Sex Offender Records
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us is the main public resource for finding sex offenders in Pine County. Search by county, city, name, or zip code. Each result shows the registrant's current address, photo, and registration details. The BCA updates records within 48 hours of any change submitted by Pine County law enforcement.
The DOC Public Registrant Search at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicregistrantsearch is the best source for Level 3 offender profiles. Level 3 is the highest risk category in Minnesota. Their records are available to any member of the public and include photos, current addresses, and case summaries. Call the DOC at (651) 361-7340 with questions about specific Level 3 cases in Pine County.
The National Sex Offender Public Website links registries from all 50 states. Use it to check on someone who moved to Pine County from Wisconsin or another neighboring state.
Sex Offender Registration in Pine County
Registration requirements in Pine County come from Minnesota Statute 243.166. Anyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense must register with local law enforcement wherever they live, work, or go to school. In Pine County, that means the Sheriff's Office in Pine City for rural areas and small communities, and local police departments for those inside city limits in jurisdictions with their own police. Failing to register is a felony. So is giving false information.
Registrants must report their primary home address, any secondary addresses, work location, school enrollment if applicable, and vehicle information. Those without a stable address must check in with local law enforcement on a regular basis and file a Lack of Primary Address form with the BCA. The BCA maintains the master registry and can be reached at (651) 793-7070 for registration questions. Most offenders remain on the registry for ten years. Certain serious offenses carry lifetime registration.
Predatory Offender Notification in Pine County
Under Minnesota Statute 244.052, sex offenders released from prison are assigned a risk level that determines how much public notification takes place in Pine County and elsewhere.
Level 1 is low risk. Only law enforcement and victims who asked to be notified receive information. The general public is not told, and Level 1 offenders do not appear in public searches. Level 2 is moderate risk. Schools, daycares, parks, and organizations serving vulnerable people near the offender's address in Pine County receive notification by mail or direct contact. Level 3 is the highest risk. The DOC posts full public profiles online, community meetings may be held in Pine City or other communities in the county, and residents nearby can receive flyers, phone calls, or electronic alerts.
Note: Out-of-state offenders who move to Pine County and lack a risk level are treated as Level 2 by default until a formal evaluation is requested through the DOC.
Resources for Pine County Residents
The VINE notification system (1-877-664-8463) sends free automatic alerts when a specific offender's custody or supervision status changes. Pine County residents can sign up online or by phone to get alerts by call, text, or email at any time. VINE is run by a national organization and connects to county jails and state prisons across Minnesota.
The DOC community notification page provides detail on how Minnesota's sex offender notification system works. Court records for sex offense cases handled in Pine County are available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry includes all sex offenders registered in Pine County across every risk level.
Search the BCA registry by county, city, name, or zip code to find sex offenders registered in Pine County and nearby areas.
Nearby Counties
Pine County is bordered by these east central and northeastern Minnesota counties. Sex offender registration in each goes through the local sheriff's office under state law.