Access Rockland County Sex Offenders

Rockland County sex offenders are monitored by the Rockland County Sheriff's Office and tracked through the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services registry.

How to Search for Sex Offenders in Rockland County

The NYS Sex Offender Registry online subdirectory is the best way to find sex offenders in Rockland County. Select "Rockland" from the county dropdown and the database shows all Level 2 and Level 3 offenders who live in the county. The search is free and available 24 hours a day. Each result includes photos, home address, conviction info, vehicle details, and aliases.

Level 1 sex offenders are not in the online search. Call 1-800-262-3257 to ask about Level 1 offenders. Give the person's name and one identifier: an exact address, date of birth, driver's license number, or Social Security number. The registry phone line runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.

Rockland County is located in the lower Hudson Valley, just north of the New Jersey border. The county has a mix of suburban communities and includes several towns with their own police forces. The sheriff's office in New City handles countywide sex offender monitoring, while local police departments in towns like Ramapo, Clarkstown, and Orangetown assist within their jurisdictions.

Rockland County Sheriff's Office

The Rockland County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for sex offender monitoring in the county. The office verifies addresses, checks SORA compliance, and handles community notifications for registered sex offenders throughout Rockland County.

• Address: 55 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956
• Phone: 845-638-5400
• Emergency: 911

The office operates the Rockland County Jail and works with DCJS to maintain accurate offender records. Level 3 sex offenders must appear at the sheriff's office every 90 days for in-person address verification. Deputies also conduct unannounced home visits to confirm offenders live where the registry says.

If a sex offender fails to register or misses a verification, the sheriff's office files felony charges. A first offense is an E felony. Subsequent violations are D felonies under Correction Law Article 6-C. Local police departments in Ramapo, Clarkstown, and Orangetown coordinate with the sheriff's office on sex offender monitoring within their town boundaries. This team approach helps cover the entire county more effectively.

Sex Offender Risk Levels in Rockland County

Every sex offender in Rockland County gets a risk level after a court hearing. A judge uses a point-based scoring tool that looks at the offense, use of force, victim age, number of victims, substance involvement, and criminal history. The final score places the offender at Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

Level 1 is low risk. Address info is limited to ZIP code. Registration is 20 years unless a special designation applies. Level 2 is moderate risk. Full address is public. Registration is for life. Level 3 is high risk. Full address is public. Registration is for life. These offenders must verify their address in person every 90 days.

Judges can also add a designation of sexual predator, sexually violent offender, or predicate sex offender. These carry lifetime registration at any risk level. A Level 2 offender without a designation who has been registered for at least 30 years can petition the court for relief under Correction Law Section 168-o. Any offender can petition for a risk level change, though the court makes the final call.

Sex Offender Registration Act in Rockland County

The Sex Offender Registration Act in Correction Law Article 6-C governs all registration in Rockland County. SORA has been in effect since January 1996. It covers people convicted of qualifying sex offenses in New York, equivalent out-of-state convictions, and federal or military offenses that match a New York registerable offense.

Rockland County Court handles most SORA hearings. The District Attorney makes a risk level recommendation. For offenders leaving prison, the Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders sends a recommendation 60 days before release. The court issues its decision at least 30 days before the offender gets out. For probation cases, the hearing is at least 45 days after sentencing. The DA files a recommendation at least 15 days before the hearing date.

All sex offenders in Rockland County must report internet accounts, email addresses, and screen names to DCJS. Changes must be reported within 10 days. The 2008 Electronic Security and Targeting of Online Predators Act makes failure to comply a felony. Offenders who committed crimes against minors or used the internet in their offense face mandatory internet restrictions while under supervision.

Community Notification in Rockland County

Rockland County residents can use NY-ALERT for free sex offender notifications. Sign up at the NYS Sex Offender Registry website. Choose up to three locations by county, ZIP code, or address. You get alerts by email, text, fax, or phone when a Level 2 or Level 3 offender moves into or out of your area.

The sheriff's office handles local notification duties. When a Level 3 sex offender relocates to a Rockland County neighborhood, the office contacts schools, daycare centers, places of worship, community organizations, and similar entities. Level 2 offenders trigger more limited notifications to groups serving vulnerable populations. Local police departments in the towns also participate in the notification process within their areas. The subdirectory is viewable at the sheriff's office during business hours.

Where Sex Offenders Can Live in Rockland County

SORA does not create statewide residency buffer zones for sex offenders. Rockland County and its towns cannot add their own restrictions. The Court of Appeals ruled in People v. Diack that local governments do not have the authority to pass sex offender residency laws because the state has fully occupied that field of regulation.

The Sexual Assault Reform Act bars certain offenders from living within 1,000 feet of school grounds when the victim was under 18 or the offender is Level 3. Individual parole or probation officers may set case-specific conditions, such as avoiding parks, playgrounds, or specific areas. These are not blanket county rules. They are tailored to each offender's situation and supervision plan.

Cities and Towns in Rockland County

Rockland County has several towns with their own police forces that work alongside the sheriff's office on sex offender monitoring. The towns listed below have their own pages with additional local information.

Nearby Counties

Search for sex offenders in areas around Rockland County.