Sherburne County Sex Offenders

Sherburne County sex offenders are registered through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and managed locally by the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office in Elk River. Located in the northwest metro area, Sherburne County has grown quickly in recent years and now includes a range of suburban communities and rural townships. The Sheriff's Office coordinates predatory offender registration and community notification for the entire county. Residents can use free state tools to search for sex offenders registered in Sherburne County, or reach out to the Sheriff or city police directly.

Sherburne County Sheriff's Office

The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office handles predatory offender registration across the county. All sex offenders in Sherburne County must comply with Minnesota Statute 243.166, which requires them to register with law enforcement and report any address changes within five days. Failing to register is a felony in Minnesota. The Sheriff's Office maintains regular contact with the BCA to keep the state registry up to date. You can reach the Sheriff at (763) 765-3500 or visit co.sherburne.mn.us/sheriff.

The Elk River Police Department serves the county seat and works alongside the Sheriff on registration matters within city limits. Elk River is the largest community in the county, so city police handle a good share of the registration activity in that area. The Elk River Police Department's page at elkrivermn.gov/police has contact information for city law enforcement. Other cities like Big Lake, Becker, and Princeton have their own departments as well. Rural parts of the county fall under the Sheriff's jurisdiction directly.

Find Sex Offenders in Sherburne County

The Elk River Police Department page covers law enforcement services for the Sherburne County seat: Elk River Police Department.

The Elk River Police Department works with the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office to handle predatory offender registration and notification in the city of Elk River.

The Minnesota DOC public search tool at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicregistrantsearch lets you search Level 3 sex offenders by name, city, or zip code. For Sherburne County, search cities like Elk River, Big Lake, Becker, or Princeton. You can also search by zip code to narrow results to a specific area. The database is updated within 48 hours of law enforcement authorization. Call (651) 361-7340 for help with the tool.

The BCA Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us covers all registered offenders in the state. The public sees only Level 3 records. Reach the BCA at (651) 793-7070. Level 1 and Level 2 offenders are in the system but do not show up in public searches. The number of registered sex offenders in Sherburne County is likely higher than what appears online.

Community Notification in Sherburne County

When a Level 3 offender moves into Sherburne County, the Sheriff's Office initiates a notification process under Minnesota Statute 244.052. Affected residents, schools, day cares, and community organizations near the offender's address may receive a formal notice. The DOC explains the statewide notification process at mn.gov. The scope of each notification depends on the nature of the offense and the offender's specific risk assessment.

Sherburne County's growth means more neighborhoods and more schools to consider when issuing notifications. The Sheriff works with local police departments to ensure that city residents get the same level of outreach as those in rural areas. Level 2 notifications are handled more quietly, often going to organizations directly rather than the whole neighborhood.

Victim Notification and Other Resources

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is free and available to anyone who wants to track custody changes at the Sherburne County jail. If a person in custody is released or transferred, VINE will alert you by phone, text, or email. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463.

The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov is a federal tool that connects all 50 state registries. If a sex offender has moved out of Sherburne County or left Minnesota, this site lets you search other state registries to find their current location.

Court records for sex offense cases in Sherburne County are searchable through the Minnesota Court Records Online system at mncourts.gov. Look up case history, charges, and sentencing records for criminal cases heard in Sherburne County District Court.

Cities in Sherburne County

Sherburne County includes several growing communities. All sex offenders in the county register through the Sheriff's Office and the state BCA system.

Communities in Sherburne County include Elk River, Big Lake, Becker, Princeton, Zimmerman, and Clear Lake. All predatory offenders in these cities and in the rural townships register through the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota BCA predatory offender registry.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Sherburne County. If a sex offender may have moved, search the registries for these neighboring counties.