Access Cattaraugus County Sex Offenders

Cattaraugus County sex offenders are tracked through the New York State Sex Offender Registry maintained by the Division of Criminal Justice Services. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office at 301 Court Street in Little Valley monitors all registered sex offenders in the county. Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders can be searched for free through the state online directory. Level 1 sex offender data requires a phone inquiry. The Sheriff's Office coordinates with DCJS on address verification, community notification, and enforcement of registration requirements across Cattaraugus County.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff and Sex Offender Tracking

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office is located at 301 Court Street, Little Valley, NY 14757. The main phone number is 716-938-9191. The office handles sex offender monitoring and law enforcement throughout the county, including address verification and community notification for Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders. The Cattaraugus County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same location and houses inmates including those awaiting SORA hearings.

The Sheriff's Office works directly with DCJS to maintain current records of all registered sex offenders in Cattaraugus County. When a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves into the county, the Sheriff's Office notifies schools, daycare centers, and other vulnerable organizations as required by Correction Law Section 168-l. This notification process is part of the broader community safety framework set up by SORA. Deputies investigate violations of registration requirements and work with prosecutors to address non-compliance by sex offenders in Cattaraugus County.

Level 3 sex offenders must verify their addresses every 90 days with the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office or their local police agency. This in-person check is required by state law. If the sex offender's appearance has changed, the officer may take a new photo and send it to DCJS for the registry.

Finding Sex Offenders in Cattaraugus County

All searches for sex offenders in Cattaraugus County go through the NYS Sex Offender Registry online directory. There is no separate county database. The search tool lets you look up sex offenders by last name, county, ZIP code, or by viewing all offenders in Cattaraugus County. It is free and available 24 hours a day. Results include photos, addresses, convictions, vehicle info, and supervision conditions for Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders.

Level 1 sex offenders are not listed in the online directory. Under Correction Law Article 6-C, their information is only available by phone. Call the registry at 1-800-262-3257 with the person's name and one identifier (exact address, date of birth, driver's license number, or Social Security number). The phone line operates from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. You can also call the Cattaraugus County Sheriff at 716-938-9191 with local sex offender questions. Residents can register with NY-ALERT to receive free email, text, or phone notifications whenever a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves into or out of their community.

Sex Offender Risk Levels in Cattaraugus County

Every sex offender in Cattaraugus County receives a risk level from a judge after a court hearing. The judge examines the facts of the case. Use of force, victim age, number of victims, and drug or weapon involvement all factor into the score. Two sex offenders convicted of the same crime can end up with different risk levels based on the specifics. This process follows the Sex Offender Registration Act, found in Correction Law Article 6-C, Section 168 et seq.

Level 1 is low risk. These sex offenders register for 20 years without a special designation. Address info is limited to ZIP code. Level 2 is moderate risk. Full address is public. Level 3 is high risk and a threat to public safety. Full address is public, and Level 3 sex offenders must verify in person every 90 days. All Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders register for life. A court may also designate a sex offender as a sexual predator, sexually violent offender, or predicate sex offender. Any designation triggers lifetime registration regardless of risk level. Under Correction Law Section 168-o, a Level 2 sex offender with no designation registered for at least 30 years can petition the court for relief from further registration.

Sex Offender Registration in Cattaraugus County

Sex offenders convicted in Cattaraugus County register at the time of sentencing. The court certifies the person as a sex offender and sends the form to DCJS. The data enters the registry database, and DCJS forwards the info to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office. For sex offenders going to jail or prison, the Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders is notified at least 120 days before release. The Board makes a risk level recommendation to the court 60 days before release. The facility registers the offender at least 15 days before release.

All registered sex offenders in Cattaraugus County must report address changes within 10 days. They must disclose internet accounts, email addresses, and screen names to DCJS under the Electronic Security and Targeting of Online Predators Act (Chapter 67 of the Laws of 2008). Level 1 and Level 2 sex offenders submit updated photos every three years. Level 3 sex offenders submit photos every year. Failure to comply with any registration requirement is a felony. First offense is an E felony. Second or later offense is a D felony.

Community Notification for Cattaraugus County Sex Offenders

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of vulnerable organizations in the county. When a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves in, the office sends relevant information to schools, daycare centers, nursery schools, neighborhood watch groups, community centers, civic associations, nursing homes, victim advocacy groups, and places of worship. For Level 2 sex offenders, the notice may include the offender's photo, name, aliases, exact address, crime of conviction, and mode of operation. Level 3 sex offenders get the broadest disclosure and are listed in the online subdirectory.

Residency Rules for Sex Offenders in Cattaraugus County

SORA does not restrict where sex offenders can live in Cattaraugus County. There are no statewide residency buffer zones around schools or parks for registered sex offenders. Local governments in New York cannot create their own sex offender residency restrictions per the Court of Appeals. The Sexual Assault Reform Act (SARA) does bar certain sex offenders from school grounds or from living within 1,000 feet of schools when the victim was under 18 or the offender is Level 3. Sex offenders under parole or probation supervision may have individual conditions set by their supervising officer.

Nearby Counties

Sex offenders relocating between counties must update their registration within 10 days. These counties border Cattaraugus County.