Rock County Predatory Offenders
Rock County sex offenders are registered through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and coordinated locally by the Rock County Sheriff's Office in Luverne. Located in the southwestern corner of Minnesota and bordering Iowa, Rock County is a rural county where the Sheriff serves as the main point of contact for predatory offender registration and community notification. State databases give residents a way to search for sex offenders registered in the county, and this page explains how to use those tools and what to expect from the local process.
Rock County Overview
Rock County Sheriff's Office
The Rock County Sheriff's Office in Luverne handles predatory offender registration for the entire county. All sex offenders who live, work, or go to school in Rock County must register under Minnesota Statute 243.166. This state law requires offenders to update their address within five days of any move. Violations are a felony offense. The Sheriff's office reports registration data to the Minnesota BCA, which maintains the statewide predatory offender registry. You can reach the Rock County Sheriff at (507) 283-5000 or visit co.rock.mn.us/sheriff.
Rock County is a small rural county. The Sheriff's Office covers law enforcement for the city of Luverne as well as all unincorporated townships and rural areas. Because the county has a relatively small population, the volume of registered sex offenders is lower than in metro counties. Still, the same state registration and notification rules apply here as everywhere else in Minnesota.
| Office | Rock County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Phone | (507) 283-5000 |
| Website | co.rock.mn.us/sheriff |
Find Rock County Sex Offenders Online
The state's predatory offender search portal is the best starting point: Minnesota BCA Predatory Offender Registry.
The BCA registry at por.state.mn.us is maintained by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and contains all registered predatory offenders in Minnesota, including those in Rock County.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections runs a separate public search for Level 3 sex offenders. Use the tool at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicregistrantsearch to search by name, city, or zip code. For Rock County, enter Luverne or nearby zip codes to find offenders registered in the area. The DOC updates this database within 48 hours of law enforcement authorization. Call (651) 361-7340 with questions.
Keep in mind that the public database only shows Level 3 offenders. Minnesota uses a three-tier risk system. Level 1 means low risk, Level 2 means moderate risk, and Level 3 means high risk with the greatest likelihood of reoffending. Only Level 3 records are fully public. Level 1 and Level 2 offenders are registered and supervised, but the public cannot see their details through these tools. There may be sex offenders in Rock County who are not visible in online searches because of their lower risk level.
Community Notification in Rock County
When a high-risk sex offender moves into Rock County, the Sheriff's Office may issue a community notification under Minnesota Statute 244.052. This law sets up the process for notifying neighbors, schools, and community groups about Level 3 offenders. The Minnesota DOC page at mn.gov describes how the notification process works across the state and what kind of information is shared.
In a rural county like Rock County, notifications may reach residents through mail, flyers, or direct contact from the Sheriff's Office. The scope of the notification depends on the nature of the offense and where the offender lives. Schools, day cares, and parks near the offender's address are typical targets for outreach. If you have a concern about a specific person in Rock County, call the Sheriff at (507) 283-5000.
Note: Community notifications are intended to support public safety, not to encourage confrontation or harassment of any registered individual.
Additional Resources for Rock County
VINE lets you sign up for alerts about custody changes at the Rock County jail. If someone who was in custody is released or moved, VINE will notify you. Call 1-877-664-8463 or go to vinelink.com to set up a free account. You can choose phone, text, or email for your alerts.
The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov connects all 50 state registries in one federal tool. If you think someone may have moved out of Rock County or crossed into Iowa or South Dakota, this site can help you search for their current registration in another state. It is run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Minnesota Court Records Online system at mncourts.gov lets you look up court records for sex offense cases heard in Rock County District Court. Search by name or case number to find charge and sentencing history for offenses committed in the county.
Cities in Rock County
Rock County communities are small and rural. All sex offenders in the county register through the Sheriff's Office in Luverne and the state BCA system.
Communities in Rock County include Luverne, Hills, Hardwick, Beaver Creek, and several rural townships. Sex offenders in all these areas must register with the Rock County Sheriff and the Minnesota predatory offender registry.
Nearby Counties
Rock County borders several other jurisdictions. If a sex offender may have moved out of Rock County, check these neighboring counties or adjacent states.