How to Report Unregistered Sex Offenders in Ohio

You can report unregistered sex offenders to the police.

When a sex offender is released from prison he must abide by the terms of his release. If the offender is released on parole, he must register with a parole officer; if he is released after the completion of his sentence, he must register with the local police department. All sex offenders must be registered. The Ohio Attorney General's Office does not include all sex offenders in the Ohio sex offender database. Juvenile sex offenders are not placed on this list. If you are aware of a sex offender in your Ohio neighborhood who is not registered -- whether or not he is a juvenile offender -- you can report him to your local police department.

Instructions

1. Call or visit your local Ohio police department to report an unregistered sex offender. You must notify the police department in the city or town where the unregistered offender resides or works.

2. Tell an officer at the department that you have information regarding someone you believe is an unregistered sex offender.

3. Provide the name and address of the unregistered sex offender, as well as any additional information you have regarding the person you believe is an unregistered sex offender. The police will follow up on your report.

References

• Clermont County Ohio: Registered Sex Offenders

Resources

• USA Cops: Ohio Police Department Locations