Redwood County Sex Offenders
Redwood County sex offenders register with the Sheriff's Office in Redwood Falls and are tracked through Minnesota's statewide predatory offender registry. Located in southwestern Minnesota along the Minnesota River valley, Redwood County is a rural farming county with the city of Redwood Falls as its main community. Residents can search registered sex offenders in Redwood County for free through the BCA's online registry, which covers all risk levels and updates within 48 hours of any change. The Sheriff's Office handles all local registration, compliance checks, and community notification coordination with the state.
Redwood County Overview
Redwood County Sheriff's Office
The Redwood County Sheriff's Office in Redwood Falls is the primary law enforcement contact for predatory offender registration in the county. When a person with a qualifying sex offense conviction moves to Redwood County, they must appear at the Sheriff's Office to register within the timeframe required by state law. Deputies gather the required information, verify the home address, and submit everything to the BCA. Compliance checks are done on a regular basis to confirm registrants are living where they say they are.
Redwood County spans a large rural area, and the Sheriff's Office is responsible for managing registration across farms, small towns, and the county seat. Coordination with state agencies helps make the system work even with limited local staffing. If someone registered elsewhere in Minnesota moves to Redwood County, the receiving Sheriff's Office contacts the previous agency to ensure records transfer correctly. Questions about local registrants or compliance concerns can be directed to the Sheriff's Office at (507) 637-4036.
| Office | Redwood County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Redwood Falls, MN |
| Phone | (507) 637-4036 |
| Website | co.redwood.mn.us/sheriff |
How to Search Redwood County Sex Offender Records
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us is the best public tool for finding sex offenders in Redwood County. Search by name, county, city, or zip code. Each result includes the registrant's current address, photo, and registration details. The BCA refreshes the database within 48 hours of any change submitted by local law enforcement including the Redwood County Sheriff's Office.
The DOC Public Registrant Search at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicregistrantsearch provides full public profiles for Level 3 sex offenders. Level 3 is the highest risk designation in Minnesota, and their information is available to the general public. Profiles include photos, addresses, and case details. The DOC can be reached at (651) 361-7340 for questions about specific cases in Redwood County.
The National Sex Offender Public Website connects to all 50 state registries from one search tool. Use it if you want to check whether someone who moved to Redwood County was previously registered in another state.
Sex Offender Registration in Redwood County
Registration in Redwood County is governed by 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 Redwood County, that is the Sheriff's Office in Redwood Falls. Failing to register is a felony in Minnesota. So is providing false details during the registration process.
Required information includes the primary home address, any secondary addresses, work location, school enrollment if applicable, and vehicle information. Those without a stable home must check in with the Sheriff's Office regularly and complete a Lack of Primary Address form for the BCA. The BCA holds the master registration record. Contact the BCA at (651) 793-7070 for specific registry questions. Standard registration lasts ten years after supervised release ends. The most serious offenses require lifetime registration.
Predatory Offender Notification in Redwood County
Under Minnesota Statute 244.052, sex offenders released from prison get a risk level assignment from the state's End-of-Confinement Review Committee. That level shapes how much community notification takes place in Redwood County.
Level 1 is low risk. Law enforcement and victims who asked for notice receive information. The general public does not, and Level 1 offenders don't appear in public databases. Level 2 is moderate risk. Schools, daycares, parks, and organizations serving vulnerable people near the offender's address in Redwood County receive notice by mail or direct contact. Level 3 is the highest risk. The DOC posts full profiles publicly, community meetings may be organized in Redwood Falls or nearby communities, and residents close to the offender's address can receive flyers or electronic alerts through the Sheriff's Office.
Note: Offenders released before January 1, 1997 may not have a formal risk level on file.
Resources for Redwood County Residents
The VINE notification system (1-877-664-8463) is a free service that sends automatic alerts when a specific offender's custody status changes. Redwood County residents can sign up online or by calling VINE to receive alerts by phone, text, or email. The service runs around the clock and connects to county jail systems as well as state correctional facilities.
The DOC community notification page explains how Minnesota handles sex offender notification and what communities can expect when a high-risk offender arrives. Court records for sex offense cases from Redwood County are available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The DOC community notification system explains the risk levels used in Redwood County and how residents get informed about high-risk sex offenders moving into the area.
Level 3 sex offenders in Redwood County are subject to broad public notification, including postings on the DOC public website and possible community meetings in Redwood Falls.
Nearby Counties
Redwood County borders these southwestern and south central Minnesota counties. Each county handles sex offender registration through its own sheriff's office.