Sex Offender Registry

Who Has to Register:

On or after July 1, 1995, an individual who has been convicted or adjudicated of a criminal offense against a minor, sexual exploitation, or a sexually violent crime or who was on probation, parole, or work release status, or who was incarcerated on or after July 1, 1995 is required to register. Registration includes individuals that have received a deferred sentence or deferred judgments and can include convictions from other jurisdictions such as other states and/or federal convictions.

Public Access to Registry Information:

The general public can access the Iowa Sex Offender Registry by contacting any of the county sheriff offices within the state of Iowa. The following is required by the Iowa Sex Offender Registry to request information:
Completion of a "Request for Registry Information" form (DCI-150) which is available at the county sheriff's office.
The individual's name that you wish to inquire upon;
AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFIERS

• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number
• Address

When inquiry is made you will be notified whether or not the individual is registered.

If the individual is registered with the Iowa Sex Offender Registry as of the date and time of the inquiry, you will receive a computer printout indicating that information. The printout will include the individual's name, address and physical descriptors including scars, marks and tattoos. The printout will not disclose information about the crime or the victim(s).

The name and identifier(s) of the individual you have requested information upon must match with the information contained in the database before registry information can be released.

Iowa law DOES NOT allow for the release of an entire listing of registrants in your county, city, or neighborhood. A form must be completed for each person that you wish to inquire upon. There is no limit to the number of inquiries you can request and there is no charge to obtain this information.

The purpose of the information you receive from an inquiry is to permit you to protect yourself and other family members from potential harm.

Actions taken by you against an individual including vandalism of property, verbal or written threats of harm or physical assault against this person, his or her family, or employer can result in your arrest and prosecution.