Registered Sex Offenders
See registered sex offenders in your area
On January 1, 2008, Ohio’s Sex Offender Registration laws changed. Ohio became one of the first States in the nation to adopt the provisions of the Adam Walsh Act.
The Adam Walsh Act replaces previous sex offender classification designations such as Sexual Predator, Habitual Sex Offender or Sexually Oriented Offender, with Tier classification designations. The Tier classification designations for sex offenders are determined by the criminal offense upon which the offender was convicted.
The County Sheriff is responsible under Ohio law for the registration of sex offenders. Sex offenders must register with the County Sheriff on a periodic basis depending on which Tier classification they fall under. In addition, sex offenders must register with the County Sheriff any change of residential address, place of employment, or enrollment in a school or institution of higher education.
The Adam Walsh Act replaces previous sex offender classification designations such as Sexual Predator, Habitual Sex Offender or Sexually Oriented Offender, with Tier classification designations. The Tier classification designations for sex offenders are determined by the criminal offense upon which the offender was convicted.
The County Sheriff is responsible under Ohio law for the registration of sex offenders. Sex offenders must register with the County Sheriff on a periodic basis depending on which Tier classification they fall under. In addition, sex offenders must register with the County Sheriff any change of residential address, place of employment, or enrollment in a school or institution of higher education.
To see registered sex offenders in your area, you can view them here or at the Ohio Attorney General’s page.
State Law Requirements of a Sexual Offender
Sexual Offenders Convicted After January 1, 2008
Sexual Offenders Labeled Prior to January 1, 2008
- Tier I: Sex offenders must register with the County Sheriff at least 1 annually for a period of 15 years. In addition, they must register any change of residential address, place of employment, or enrollment in a school or institution of higher education.
- Tier II: Sex offenders must register with the County Sheriff every 180 days for a period of 25 years. In addition, they must register any change of residential address, place of employment, or enrollment in a school or institution of higher education.
- Tier III: Sex offenders must register with the County Sheriff every 90 days for life. In addition, they must register any change of residential address, place of employment, or enrollment in a school or institution of higher education.
Sexual Offenders Labeled Prior to January 1, 2008
- Sexually Oriented Offender: Sex offenders must register with the County Sheriff at least once annually for a period of 10 years.
- Habitual Sex Offender: Sex offenders must register with the County Sheriff at least once annually for a period of 20 years.
- Sexual Predator: Sex offenders must register with the County Sheriff every 90 days for life.
Living Restrictions
Sexual offenders may not reside within 1,000 feet of any school premises or state licensed daycare / preschool.
If a citizen recognizes a sexual offender living in a nearby residence, and after checking the Sheriff’s website the address for the offender is different, the citizen should call the Logan County Sheriff’s Office at 937-592-5731 and report the information.
If a citizen recognizes a sexual offender living in a nearby residence, and after checking the Sheriff’s website the address for the offender is different, the citizen should call the Logan County Sheriff’s Office at 937-592-5731 and report the information.
If you notice the address for an offender is not the same as it shows, you should call the Logan County Sheriff’s Office (937-592-5731) and report the information.
Public Event Laws
Sexual offenders are still permitted to be in public places and even at various school events. There is nothing in the law that prohibits a sexual offender from attending a public event. The only restriction is where they reside.
