Madison County Sex Offender Records and Registry Search
Madison County sex offender records are maintained by the Madison County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Mike Coyle, in coordination with the Kentucky State Police. Located in central Kentucky with Richmond as its county seat, Madison County is home to Eastern Kentucky University and serves as a growing suburban community for the Lexington metropolitan area. The sex offender registry helps central Kentucky residents stay informed about registered offenders living in their communities.
Madison County Quick Facts
Madison County Sheriff's Office Sex Offender Registry Services
The Madison County Sheriff's Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Mike Coyle, provides comprehensive law enforcement services including sex offender registration monitoring throughout Madison County. The office serves the Richmond area and surrounding central Kentucky communities, working in partnership with the Kentucky State Police and Eastern Kentucky University Police.
The Sheriff's Office is located at 135 W. Irvine Street, Suite B01, Richmond, KY 40475. Residents can contact the office at 859-623-1511 for questions about sex offender registration or to report compliance concerns. The Madison County Sheriff's Office website at sheriff.madisoncountyky.us provides online resources and department information.
The City of Richmond government works in coordination with the Madison County Sheriff's Office to maintain public safety and sex offender registry compliance throughout the Richmond area and surrounding communities.
The presence of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond adds unique considerations to sex offender monitoring in Madison County. The Sheriff's Office coordinates with university police to ensure campus safety and compliance with registration requirements for offenders living in proximity to the university.
How to Search Sex Offenders in Madison County
Madison County residents can search sex offender records through the Kentucky State Police Sex Offender Registry at kspsor.state.ky.us. This statewide database allows comprehensive searches by name, address, city, or county.
To find sex offenders specifically in Madison County, select "Madison" from the county dropdown menu on the KSP website. This will display all registered offenders in the Richmond area and surrounding communities. You can further refine your search by entering a specific zip code or street address.
Given the presence of Eastern Kentucky University, residents may want to search for offenders near campus areas. The registry allows searches by radius from a specific address, making it easy to check areas around the university, student housing, and other locations of interest.
The KSP registry provides comprehensive information including photographs, physical descriptions, current and previous addresses, conviction details, and compliance status. The mapping feature helps visualize offender locations in relation to schools, parks, universities, and other community facilities in Madison County.
Sex Offender Registration Requirements in Madison County
Sex offender registration in Madison County follows Kentucky state law as specified in KRS Chapter 17, Sections 17.500 through 17.580. Offenders establishing residence in Madison County must register with the local Sheriff's Office within the legally mandated timeframes.
Registration duration depends on conviction type. Lifetime registration applies to serious offenses including rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and kidnapping of a minor. Offenders with multiple prior convictions or two or more felony offenses against minors also face lifetime registration.
Twenty-year registration applies to other qualifying offenses, beginning from the date of release from confinement, probation, or parole. The Madison County Sheriff's Office coordinates with state authorities to ensure proper registration and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Address verification occurs on a regular schedule. Lifetime registrants must verify their address every ninety days. Those with twenty-year registration periods must verify annually during their birth month. The Madison County Sheriff's Office ensures timely verification and addresses any non-compliance issues.
Photograph updates are required every two years under KRS 17.510(4). Registrants visit their local Probation and Parole office to update photos and pay associated fees. Current photographs are essential for accurate identification and community notification.
Madison County Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
Registered sex offenders in Madison County are subject to Kentucky residency restrictions under KRS 17.545. These restrictions prohibit offenders from establishing residence within 1,000 feet of high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, preschools, publicly owned playgrounds, and licensed daycare facilities.
The 1,000-foot distance is measured as a straight line from the nearest property line of the restricted facility to the nearest property line of the offender's residence. Offenders bear personal responsibility for determining whether any restricted facilities exist near their intended residence before moving.
If a new school, playground, or daycare facility opens within 1,000 feet of an existing residence, the offender has ninety days to relocate. Penalties for violating residency restrictions include Class A misdemeanor charges for first offenses and Class D felony charges for subsequent violations.
Residency restrictions do not apply retroactively to offenses committed before July 12, 2006, according to Kentucky Supreme Court rulings. Youthful offenders who were probated during minority or are currently enrolled in school may have exemptions until they reach age eighteen and complete their education.
Given the presence of Eastern Kentucky University, additional considerations may apply regarding housing near campus areas. The Madison County Sheriff's Office monitors compliance with all applicable restrictions throughout the county.
Sex Offender Alert Notifications for Madison County Residents
Madison County residents can sign up for free email alerts through the Kentucky State Police Sex Offender Registry notification system. This service sends automatic notifications when registered offenders move into selected zip code areas in the Richmond region.
To register for alerts, visit kspsor.state.ky.us and click on the email alert signup option. You can select multiple zip codes to monitor, making it easy to track activity around your home, schools, Eastern Kentucky University, workplaces, or other locations of interest.
The alert system provides peace of mind by automatically notifying you of registry changes in your selected areas. This eliminates the need for frequent manual checks while ensuring you stay informed about new registrants in your community.
For telephone inquiries, residents can call the KSP toll-free hotline at 1-866-564-5652 or contact the Madison County Sheriff's Office directly at 859-623-1511 during business hours.
National Sex Offender Search Resources
Madison County residents can utilize national databases to expand their search beyond Kentucky. The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov allows searches across all participating states and U.S. territories.
This national resource is valuable for checking whether offenders have moved to Kentucky from other states or for monitoring individuals who may have relocated elsewhere. This is particularly useful given Richmond's status as a university town with students and families coming from various states.
The Kentucky Offender Online Lookup (KOOL) system at kool.corrections.ky.gov provides additional information about inmates and offenders under community supervision. This system is managed by the Kentucky Department of Corrections and supplements the KSP Sex Offender Registry.
Contact Information for Madison County Sex Offender Registry
For questions about sex offender registration in Madison County, contact the Madison County Sheriff's Office at 135 W. Irvine Street, Suite B01, Richmond, KY 40475. The office can be reached by phone at 859-623-1511 during regular business hours.
The Kentucky State Police Sex Offender Registry office in Frankfort provides statewide support. Their address is 1266 Louisville Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, and the phone number is (502) 227-8700. Email inquiries can be directed to kspsor@ky.gov.
Always call 911 for emergencies or immediate threats. Do not use registry contact information to report emergencies. The Sheriff's Office and KSP are available during business hours for non-emergency questions about registry compliance or verification.
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