National Registered Sex Offender Laws

Indiana Sex Offenders

Indiana Sex Offender Law is generally called the Zachary’s Law in the state. Zachery’s Law makes sure that sex offenders in the state register with the local enforcement agency within Indiana. The law is in honor of a 10-year-old Indianan boy, Zachary Snider. Zachery died in 1993, killed by a convicted sex offender living next to his family.

The law ensures that the people of Indiana are aware of offenders living in their community. The State modified the Zachary Law in 2006 and changed to the Indiana Sex Offender Law.

According to the new law, there are 4 types of offenders:

Sex offenders in the state either register for 10 years or a lifetime. Sexual Violent predators register for life. Offenders convicted for a sex offense against a victim under the age of 12 must register for life if the crime occurred after July 1, 2001. Other offenders not described above must register according to the State law.

Registration must occur on the day the offender gets out of jail.

Sex offenders in Indiana must notify the local sheriff of any changes on their registered information. Changes in data like the address, school, or place of employment for an offender must occur within 3 days.

Identify Nearby Sex Offenders in Indiana ⮕

Indiana Sex Offender Registry

The Indiana Sex Offender Registry is in charge of recording and updating information on sex offenders living in the state.

The registry maintains the information of sex offenders living, working or schooling in Indiana. They ensure this information is accurate and available to the public through the internet.

Identify Nearby Sex Offenders in Indiana

Kids Live Safe: Your Child. Their Saftey. Our Mission.

Identify Nearby Sex Offenders in Indiana

Get Informed Now.

Get Informed Now.

Powered By Kids Live Safe

How Well do You Know the People in Your Child's Life?

Get a Background Report in minutes.

Powered By Kids Live Safe

Indiana Sex Offender Infographic

Indiana Sex Offender Infographic

Learn and share vital facts and figures about Indiana sex offenders with this convenient infographic.

View Indiana Sexual Predator Infographic

Indiana Sex Offender Facts

Facts

Find Offenders Near You Now ⮕

Top Offenses
  • 35-42-4-3 - Child Molesting
  • 35-42-4-9 - SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH A MINOR
  • 35-42-4-8 - Sexual Battery
  • 35-42-4-4(C) - Possession of Child Pornography
  • 35-42-4-1 - Rape
Counties in Indiana with the highest number of offenders:
  • Marion County
  • Lake County
  • Allen County
  • Elkhart County
  • St. Joseph County
Zip Codes in Indiana with the highest number of offenders:

See All ZIP Codes >

Nearby States:
Indiana Sex Crimes Requiring Offender Registration
  • Rape - IND. CODE ANN. § 35-42-4-1.
  • Criminal deviate conduct - IND. CODE ANN. § 35-42-4-2.
  • Child molesting - IND. CODE ANN. § 35-42-4-3.
  • Child exploitation - IND. CODE ANN. § 35-42-4-4(b).
  • Vicarious sexual gratification - IND. CODE ANN. § 35-42-4-5 .
  • Child solicitation - IND. CODE ANN. § 35-42-4-6.
  • Child seduction - IND. CODE ANN. § 35-42-4-7.
  • Sexual misconduct with a minor as a Class A, Class B, or Class C felony - IND. CODE ANN. § 35-42-4-9.
  • Incest - IND. CODE ANN. § 35-46-1-3.
  • Sexual battery - IND. CODE ANN. § 35-42-4-8.
  • Kidnapping (if the victim is less than 18 years of age) - IND. CODE ANN. § 35-42-3-2.
  • Criminal confinement (if the victim is less than 18 years of age) - IND. CODE ANN. § 35-42-3-3.
  • Possession of child pornography (if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for possession of child pornography) • IND. CODE ANN. § 35-42-4-4.
  • Attempt or conspiracy to commit a crime listed above.
  • A crime under the laws of another jurisdiction, including a military court that is substantially equivalent to any of the offenses listed.
Information maintained in Indiana Sex Offender Registry

IC § 11-8-8-8

Sec. 8. (a) The registration required under this chapter must include the following information:

(1) The sex or violent offender's full name, alias, any name by which the sex or violent offender was previously known, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, hair color, eye color, any scars, marks, or tattoos, Social Security number, driver's license number or state identification card number, vehicle description and vehicle plate number for any vehicle the sex or violent offender owns or operates on a regular basis, principal residence address, other address where the sex or violent offender spends more than seven (7) nights in a fourteen (14) day period, and mailing address, if different from the sex or violent offender's principal residence address.

(2) A description of the offense for which the sex or violent offender was convicted, the date of conviction, the county of the conviction, the cause number of the conviction, and the sentence imposed, if applicable.

(3) If the person is required to register under section 7(a)(2) or 7(a)(3) of this chapter, the name and address of each of the sex or violent offender's employers in Indiana, the name and address of each campus or location where the sex or violent offender is enrolled in school in Indiana, and the address where the sex or violent offender stays or intends to stay while in Indiana.

(4) A recent photograph of the sex or violent offender.

(5) If the sex or violent offender is a sexually violent predator, that the sex or violent offender is a sexually violent predator.

(6) If the sex or violent offender is required to register for life, that the sex or violent offender is required to register for life.

(7) Any electronic mail address, instant messaging username, electronic chat room username, or social networking web site username that the sex or violent offender uses or intends to use.

(8) Any other information required by the department.

Community Notification and Websites

IC § 11-8-8-7

  • The local law enforcement authority with whom a sex offender registers under this section shall make and publish a photograph of the sex offender on the Indiana sex offender registry web site.
  • The local law enforcement authority shall make a photograph of the sex offender at least once per year.

Limitations on Residency or Employment

Terms are dictated under the direction of probation or parole requirements.

Duration of Registration

IC § 11-8-8-19

(a): 10 years for sex offenders not subject to lifetime registration.

(b): Life for sexually violent predators.

(c): Life for persons over the age of 18 who committed a sex offense against a victim less than 12 years of age.

(d): Life for sex offenders who caused serious bodily injury or death, used force or threat of force or rendered the victim unconscious or otherwise unable to give voluntary consent.

(e): Life for offenders convicted of 2 or more unrelated sex offenses.

Timeframe for Registration

Within 72 hours

Applies to Offenders Convicted in another State?

Yes

Verification of Address

Yes

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Level 6 felony

Does a Sex Offender Live Near Your Family?

Kids Live Safe: Your Child. Their Saftey. Our Mission.

Does a Sex Offender Live Near Your Family?

Find Out Now.

Find out now.

Powered By Kids Live Safe


Free Parental eBook

Kids Live Safe put together a comprehensive parents guide about sexual predators and keeping children safe.

This free online eBook includes vital statistics, how to tell if a predator is victimizing a child, and social media and cyber-bullying.

See Kids Live Safe eBook

View Registered Sex Offenders in Your Indiana ZIP Code Below
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
We expressly disclaim any and all representations and warranties that any of the providers featured on this site comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15USC 1681 et seq.,("FCRA") and/or any other similarly situated local, state or federal law governing the requisition, performance and/or disclosure of background checks. In addition, use of any background information (whether in connection with credit eligibility reviews or otherwise) must similarly comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Advertising Disclosure
Registered Offenders List is a free online resource that strives to offer helpful content and resources to its visitors. This Site has a relationship with the featured third party company, which may impact the recommendations made on the site.