Red Lake County Sex Offender Registry
Red Lake County sex offenders register with the Sheriff's Office in Red Lake Falls and are listed in Minnesota's statewide predatory offender registry. One of the smallest counties in Minnesota by both population and area, Red Lake County is located in the northwestern part of the state. Residents can search registered sex offenders in Red Lake County at no cost through the BCA's online registry, which covers all risk levels and updates within 48 hours of any change. The Sheriff's Office handles registration intake, address verification, and coordinates with the state on community notification for higher-risk cases.
Red Lake County Overview
Red Lake County Sheriff's Office
The Red Lake County Sheriff's Office in Red Lake Falls is the local law enforcement contact for predatory offender registration in the county. When a sex offender moves to Red Lake County, they must register at the Sheriff's Office within the window set by state law. Deputies take the required information, verify the home address, and pass everything to the BCA for the statewide registry. Compliance checks are part of routine enforcement to confirm that registrants are living and working where they reported.
Red Lake County is one of Minnesota's smallest counties, with a population of around 4,000 people. The Sheriff's Office covers a large area with limited staff. State resources from the BCA and DOC support local efforts by maintaining the registry and providing guidance on community notification procedures. To ask about a specific registrant or report a compliance concern, call the Sheriff's Office at (218) 253-2991.
| Office | Red Lake County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Red Lake Falls, MN |
| Phone | (218) 253-2991 |
| Website | co.red-lake.mn.us/sheriff |
Searching Red Lake County Sex Offender Records
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us is the main tool for finding sex offenders registered in Red Lake County. You can search by county, city, name, or zip code. Results show the registrant's current address, photo, and registration details. The BCA updates the database within 48 hours of any change reported by local agencies including the Red Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Level 3 offenders have the most complete public profiles on the DOC Public Registrant Search at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicregistrantsearch. Level 3 is the highest risk designation in Minnesota, and these profiles are available to anyone. Call the DOC at (651) 361-7340 for questions about specific Level 3 cases in Red Lake County.
The National Sex Offender Public Website links registries from all 50 states. It is useful when checking on someone who may have recently moved to Red Lake County from another state.
Sex Offender Registration Requirements in Red Lake County
Predatory offender registration in Red Lake County follows Minnesota Statute 243.166. Anyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense must register with the law enforcement agency in each location where they live, work, or go to school. In Red Lake County, that is the Sheriff's Office in Red Lake Falls. Failing to register is a felony. So is providing false information during registration.
Required disclosures include the primary home address, any secondary addresses, work location, school enrollment if applicable, and vehicle information. People who lack a stable address must check in with the Sheriff's Office weekly and submit a Lack of Primary Address form to the BCA. The BCA maintains the master record and accepts updates on a rolling basis from Red Lake County law enforcement. Contact the BCA at (651) 793-7070 for registry questions. Standard registration lasts ten years after supervised release ends. The most serious offenses require lifetime registration.
Community Notification in Red Lake County
Under Minnesota Statute 244.052, sex offenders released from prison in Minnesota are assigned a risk level before returning to the community. That level controls the notification process in Red Lake County.
Level 1 is low risk. Law enforcement and victims who requested notice receive information. The public does not. Level 1 offenders do not appear in public search tools. Level 2 is moderate risk. Schools, daycares, parks, and organizations serving vulnerable people near the offender's address receive notification by mail or direct contact. Level 3 is the highest risk. The DOC posts full public profiles online, community meetings may be organized in Red Lake Falls or nearby areas, and residents close to the offender's address may receive flyers or electronic alerts from the Sheriff's Office.
Note: Out-of-state offenders who move to Red Lake County and lack a formal risk level are treated as Level 2 by default until law enforcement requests a state evaluation.
Resources for Red Lake County Residents
The VINE notification system (1-877-664-8463) provides free automatic alerts when a specific sex offender's custody or supervision status changes. Red Lake County residents can sign up by phone or online to receive alerts by call, text, or email around the clock. This is especially useful for a smaller county where the Sheriff's Office may not have as many resources for direct outreach.
The DOC community notification page explains Minnesota's sex offender notification process in detail. Court records for sex offense cases from Red Lake County are available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry covers all sex offenders registered in Red Lake County across every risk level.
The registry updates within 48 hours of any change in Red Lake County or elsewhere in the state, and the BCA can be reached at (651) 793-7070 for specific questions.
Nearby Counties
Red Lake County is surrounded by other northwestern Minnesota counties. Each county handles sex offender registration through its own sheriff's office under state law.