Search Delaware County Sex Offenders

Delaware County sex offenders are tracked through the New York State Sex Offender Registry run by the Division of Criminal Justice Services. The Delaware County Sheriff's Office at 280 Phoebe Lane in Delhi works with DCJS to keep tabs on sex offenders who live in the county. You can search for Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders in Delaware County through the state online subdirectory or call 1-800-262-3257 for info on Level 1 sex offenders. This page covers how to find sex offender data in Delaware County, who to contact, and what the law requires.

How to Search for Sex Offenders in Delaware County

The NYS Sex Offender Registry search page is the main tool for finding sex offenders in Delaware County. The search is free. It runs all day, every day. You can look up sex offenders by last name, by county, or by ZIP code. Select "Delaware" from the county list to see all Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders in the area. Each result shows the offender's photo, home address, conviction, and vehicle info.

Level 1 sex offenders do not show up in the online search. State law keeps them off the public site. To check if a specific person is a Level 1 sex offender in Delaware County, call the toll-free line at 1-800-262-3257. You need the person's name plus one more piece of info: an exact address, date of birth, driver's license number, or Social Security number. The phone line is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.

You can also walk into the Delaware County Sheriff's Office in Delhi to ask about sex offenders near your home. The sheriff's staff can pull up the subdirectory and help you search. This is a good option for people who lack internet access or prefer to speak with someone face to face.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is the local law enforcement body that handles sex offender monitoring in the county. The office sits at 280 Phoebe Lane, Suite One, Delhi, NY 13753. The main phone line is 607-832-5555. Staff at the sheriff's office work with the state Division of Criminal Justice Services to track sex offenders who live, work, or attend school in Delaware County.

The sheriff's office runs the Delaware County Jail. It also handles patrol, civil matters, and court security across the county. For sex offender concerns, the office can tell you who is registered in your area and what risk level they hold. If a Level 3 sex offender moves into your part of Delaware County, the sheriff's office takes part in the community notification process required under Correction Law Article 6-C.

Walk-in visits are welcome during business hours. Call ahead if you need to set up a time to review sex offender records or if you have a question about a specific registrant. The sheriff's office can also point you to the NY-ALERT system for free notifications about sex offender movement in your area.

Sex Offender Risk Levels in Delaware County

Every sex offender in Delaware County gets a risk level after a court hearing. A judge scores the offender based on factors like the type of crime, victim age, use of force, and past record. The score maps to one of three levels. Two sex offenders convicted of the same charge can end up at different levels based on case details.

Level 1 is low risk. These sex offenders register for 20 years unless they hold a special designation. Their address is limited to ZIP code in public records. Level 2 is moderate risk. Full address is public. Level 3 is high risk. Full address is public, and these sex offenders must verify their address in person every 90 days with the Delaware County Sheriff's Office. Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders appear in the online subdirectory.

A court can also tag a sex offender as a sexual predator, sexually violent offender, or predicate sex offender. Any of these labels means the person registers for life, no matter the risk level. Level 1 sex offenders with no designation register for 20 years. All Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders register for life under SORA.

SORA and Delaware County Sex Offenders

The Sex Offender Registration Act, known as SORA, is the law that governs sex offender registration in New York. It sits in Correction Law Article 6-C, Section 168. SORA took effect on January 21, 1996. It requires sex offenders convicted of certain crimes to register with the state and keep their info current. The law applies across all 62 counties, including Delaware County.

Under SORA, a sex offender who moves to Delaware County from another part of the state or from out of state must update their registration within 10 days. The same goes for changes in internet accounts, email addresses, and screen names. Failure to register or update info is an E felony for the first offense and a D felony for any later offense. The Delaware County Sheriff's Office monitors compliance for offenders who live in the county.

SORA also sets the rules for community notification. When a Level 3 sex offender moves into a Delaware County neighborhood, local law enforcement must notify schools, daycare centers, places of worship, and other groups that serve vulnerable people. This is one of the main tools for public safety tied to sex offenders in Delaware County.

How Sex Offender Registration Works in Delaware County

Registration starts at the time of conviction. The court certifies the person as a sex offender and registers them. DCJS enters the data into the statewide database. DCJS then sends the info to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office if the offender will live in Delaware County.

For sex offenders leaving jail or prison, the Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders gets notified at least 120 days before release. The Board reviews the case and sends a risk level recommendation to the court. A hearing is held, and the judge sets the level at least 30 days before release. The facility registers the offender and sends the form to DCJS before the person gets out. Under Correction Law Section 168-l(8), a missed deadline by any agency does not remove the offender's duty to register.

Sex offenders on probation follow a faster track. The court registers them at sentencing and schedules a risk level hearing at least 45 days later. The District Attorney makes a recommendation at least 15 days before the hearing. Many parties agree to hold the hearing at sentencing to speed things along.

Get Alerts About Delaware County Sex Offenders

DCJS runs a free alert system through NY-ALERT. You can sign up to get an email, text, or phone call whenever a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves into or out of your part of Delaware County. You pick up to three locations by county, town, ZIP code, or a specific address. Many people track their home, their workplace, and their child's school.

Sign up through the NYS Sex Offender Registry site. The system only covers sex offenders in the public subdirectory. Level 1 sex offenders are not part of the alert system. This tool has been running since March 2010.

Contact Info for Delaware County Sex Offender Inquiries

For local questions about sex offenders in Delaware County, contact the sheriff's office. For statewide registry questions, reach out to DCJS directly.

• Delaware County Sheriff: 607-832-5555
• Address: 280 Phoebe Lane, Suite One, Delhi, NY 13753
• DCJS Registry toll-free: 1-800-262-3257
• DCJS main: 518-417-3384
• DCJS email: SORRequests@dcjs.ny.gov

The toll-free line is the best option for checking if a specific person is a registered sex offender. The sheriff's office is best for local concerns about sex offenders near your home or school. The DCJS contact page has more details. You can also check the registry FAQ for common questions about sex offender registration, risk levels, and compliance rules.

Nearby Counties

Delaware County shares borders with several other counties in New York. Each has its own sheriff's office that monitors sex offenders at the local level. You can search for sex offenders in nearby counties through the links below.