Search Genesee County Sex Offenders

Genesee County sex offenders are tracked through the New York State Sex Offender Registry managed by the Division of Criminal Justice Services. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office in Batavia monitors sex offenders across the county and coordinates with DCJS on compliance and address verification. You can search for Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders in Genesee County online for free, or call 1-800-262-3257 to ask about Level 1 sex offenders. This page covers how to search the registry, what info is available, and how sex offender monitoring works in Genesee County.

How to Search for Sex Offenders in Genesee County

The NYS Sex Offender Registry search page is the primary way to find sex offenders in Genesee County. It costs nothing to use. Select "Genesee" from the county dropdown to see all Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders in the area. Results include photos, home addresses, crimes of conviction, aliases, and vehicle details. You can also search by name or ZIP code.

Level 1 sex offenders are not in the online directory. State law does not allow their info on the public website. To find out if someone is a Level 1 sex offender in Genesee County, call 1-800-262-3257. Provide the person's name and one of these: an exact address, date of birth, driver's license number, or Social Security number. The phone line runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.

You can also visit the Genesee County Sheriff's Office at 14 West Main Street in Batavia. Staff can pull up the subdirectory and help you search for sex offenders near your home or your child's school. This is a practical option if you want hands-on help with a search or have questions that go beyond what the website shows.

Genesee County Sheriff's Office

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is at 14 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. The main phone is 585-345-3000. The office handles sex offender monitoring, law enforcement, court security, and jail operations for Genesee County. Staff coordinate with DCJS to track sex offenders who live, work, or attend school in the county.

Genesee County is in western New York between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo. The sheriff's office is the primary law enforcement agency for the rural parts of the county. When a Level 3 sex offender moves into a Genesee County community, the sheriff's office handles community notification as required by Correction Law Article 6-C. Schools, daycare centers, places of worship, and other organizations get told about the sex offender's presence.

The Genesee County Jail is operated by the sheriff's office. For concerns about sex offenders near you, call the main number or visit the office during business hours. Staff can check who is on the registry in your area and explain what their risk level means. They can also help you set up NY-ALERT notifications so you hear about sex offender movement in your neighborhood.

Sex Offender Risk Levels in Genesee County

A judge assigns every sex offender in Genesee County a risk level after a hearing. The judge uses a point-based system that weighs the type of offense, the victim's age, whether force or weapons were used, the number of victims, and prior criminal history. Two offenders convicted of the same crime can get different levels based on the facts of their cases.

Level 1 is low risk. Address info is limited to ZIP code only. These sex offenders register for 20 years. Level 2 is moderate risk. Full address is public. Level 3 is high risk. Full address is public, and Level 3 sex offenders must verify their address in person at the Genesee County Sheriff's Office every 90 days. Only Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders are in the online subdirectory.

A court can also add a designation. Sexual predator, sexually violent offender, or predicate sex offender. Any designation means the person must register for life. All Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders register for life under SORA. A Level 1 sex offender with no designation registers for 20 years.

SORA and Genesee County Sex Offenders

The Sex Offender Registration Act is in Correction Law Article 6-C, Section 168. SORA has been in force since January 21, 1996. It requires sex offenders convicted of qualifying crimes in New York to register with the state. People convicted in other states, under federal law, or through military courts must also register if the crime matches a New York offense.

SORA requires sex offenders to report any address change within 10 days. Internet accounts and email addresses must be reported within 10 days of any change as well. The Electronic Security and Targeting of Online Predators Act from 2008 added these internet rules. Failure to register or update info is a class E felony the first time and a class D felony after that. It can also lead to revocation of parole or probation.

SORA sets up community notification for sex offenders in Genesee County. Level 3 sex offenders trigger the broadest disclosure. Local law enforcement must notify schools, daycare centers, and community groups. Level 2 sex offenders are in the online subdirectory, and law enforcement can share their info with entities that serve vulnerable people. Level 1 sex offenders get no public website listing. Their info is only available by phone.

How Sex Offender Registration Works in Genesee County

Registration starts at conviction. The court certifies the defendant as a sex offender. The form goes to DCJS. If the person will live in Genesee County, DCJS sends the info to the sheriff's office.

For sex offenders leaving prison or jail, 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 the person gets out. The court holds a hearing and sets the level at least 30 days before release. The facility registers the offender at least 15 days out and sends the form to DCJS at least 10 days before release. Under Correction Law Section 168-l(8), a missed deadline does not erase the offender's duty to register.

Probation cases are faster. The court registers the sex offender at sentencing. A risk level hearing is set at least 45 days after the sentence. The DA gives a recommendation at least 15 days before that hearing. The parties often agree to hold the hearing at sentencing instead of waiting.

Sex Offender Alerts for Genesee County

Sign up for free alerts through NY-ALERT. Get an email, text, or phone call when a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves into or out of your area in Genesee County. Track up to three locations. Register at the NYS Sex Offender Registry site. Level 1 sex offenders are not included in the alert system. The service has been running since 2010.

Contact Info for Genesee County Sex Offender Inquiries

Use these contacts for sex offender questions in Genesee County.

• Genesee County Sheriff: 585-345-3000
• Address: 14 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020
• DCJS toll-free: 1-800-262-3257
• DCJS main: 518-417-3384
• DCJS email: SORRequests@dcjs.ny.gov

The DCJS contact page has full info for the state registry. The registry FAQ covers common questions about sex offender registration, risk levels, and compliance in New York.

Nearby Counties

Genesee County is in western New York between Rochester and Buffalo. Several neighboring counties have sheriff's offices tracking sex offenders.