Stevens County Sex Offenders

Stevens County sex offenders are registered through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and managed locally by the Stevens County Sheriff's Office in Morris. Located in west central Minnesota, Stevens County is home to the University of Minnesota Morris campus and a largely rural population. The Sheriff's Office is the main point of contact for predatory offender registration and community notification across the county. State databases give residents a way to search for sex offenders registered in Stevens County, and this page explains how to access and use those tools.

Stevens County Sheriff's Office

The Stevens County Sheriff's Office handles predatory offender registration for the entire county. Under Minnesota Statute 243.166, every sex offender living, working, or attending school in Stevens County must register with local law enforcement. Offenders must report address changes within five days of any move. Not registering on time is a felony. The Sheriff's Office submits registration data to the Minnesota BCA and keeps the statewide registry up to date. Contact the office at (320) 589-2141 or visit co.stevens.mn.us/sheriff.

Stevens County includes the city of Morris, which is home to the University of Minnesota Morris. The university campus adds a somewhat unique dynamic to sex offender registration in the county, as college campuses can be the site of reported sex crimes. The Morris Police Department works alongside the Sheriff's Office for matters within city limits. Rural townships surrounding Morris are covered directly by the Sheriff.

Search Stevens County Predatory Offenders Online

The Minnesota BCA Predatory Offender Registry is the statewide system for tracking registered sex offenders: BCA Predatory Offender Registry.

The BCA registry at por.state.mn.us contains all registered predatory offenders in Minnesota. Public access is limited to Level 3 records. Reach the BCA at (651) 793-7070.

The Minnesota DOC public registrant search at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicregistrantsearch lets you search by name, city, or zip code. For Stevens County, enter Morris or nearby zip codes. The database updates within 48 hours of law enforcement authorization. Call (651) 361-7340 with questions about the search tool.

Minnesota's three-tier risk system classifies sex offenders as Level 1 (low), Level 2 (moderate), or Level 3 (high). Only Level 3 records are publicly visible. Level 1 and Level 2 offenders are registered and supervised but their details are not shared publicly. This means the total number of registered sex offenders in Stevens County is higher than what appears in an online search.

Community Notification in Stevens County

When a Level 3 sex offender moves into Stevens County, the Sheriff's Office may initiate a community notification under Minnesota Statute 244.052. In a small county like Stevens, notifications often go directly to nearby residents, schools, and community organizations. The DOC community notification page at mn.gov explains how the process works statewide. Not all registered offenders trigger a public notification. Only Level 3 individuals are subject to this process.

If you are concerned about a person in Stevens County who does not appear in the public database, contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (320) 589-2141. They can provide guidance on what information is legally available and what steps you can take to stay informed.

Resources for Stevens County Residents

VINE provides free alerts when someone held in the Stevens County jail is released or transferred. Sign up at vinelink.com or by calling 1-877-664-8463. You can receive alerts by phone, text, or email. The service is open to anyone, not just crime victims.

The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov aggregates registries from all 50 states. If a sex offender has moved out of Stevens County or left Minnesota, this federal tool can help you find their current registration elsewhere. It is operated by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Court records for sex offense cases in Stevens County are searchable through the Minnesota Court Records Online system at mncourts.gov. Look up charge and sentencing history by name or case number for cases heard in Stevens County District Court.

Cities in Stevens County

Stevens County communities are small and largely rural. All sex offenders in the county register through the Sheriff's Office and the state BCA system.

Communities in Stevens County include Morris, Hancock, Chokio, Alberta, and several rural townships. All predatory offenders in these areas register through the Stevens County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota predatory offender registry.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Stevens County. Check neighboring registries if a sex offender may have moved out of the area.