The Kentucky State Police provides sex/criminal offender registration information to the public through this website.  The intent of this site is public safety and awareness--this database is made available to alert possible victims of potential danger, not to punish or embarrass offenders.

Convicted sex/criminal offenders have always lived in our communities, only in recent years have laws been passed which have required these offenders to register with authorities.

Unfortunately, many convicted offenders do re-offend. There is an overriding public interest and need to ensure the safety of the public by providing registered offender information. It is important to note that not all criminal offenses require registration with the State Police, only those covered by the statute.

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Sex Offender Alert Line

Up-to-date, real time information regarding the release of registered sex offenders into local communities is available through a new program developed by the Kentucky State Police in cooperation with the Department of Corrections and the Governor's Office for Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Services.

The Sex Offender Alert Line is an easy way for parents, school personnel, day care workers and any citizen to have an impact on crime and to take proactive steps in protecting children.

Using the Sex Offender Alert Line does not require a computer, only a phone.  Citizens need only place one toll free telephone call to 1-866-564-5652. Calls can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  You then provide your telephone number and up to three zip codes to monitor.

As soon as the Kentucky State Police receive notice that a registered sex offender is moving into one of the zip code areas that you entered, you will receive a notification call which will direct you to the Kentucky State Police Sex Offender Registry website at http://kspsor.state.ky.us for more information.

The Alert Line system will attempt calls every two hours for a 24- hour period beginning at 7:00 am and ending at 9:00 pm. Calls will not be made between the hours of 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm to prevent children from receiving the call. The notification is capable of being left on a telephone answering machine.

It is not necessary to own a computer in order to register for and use the Sex Offender Alert Line.  Citizens that do not have computers can utilize systems with free Internet access at any public library in Kentucky.  

Sex Offender Registry Legal Disclaimer

THE KENTUCKY STATE POLICE DOES NOT AND CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED UNDER KRS 525.070 & 525.080.

Use of information from this website to harass a sex offender is a criminal offense punishable by up to 90 days in the county jail.  More severe penalties apply for more severe crimes committed against a sex offender.

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Sex Offender Registry FAQ

Below are some frequently asked questions about the Kentucky Sex Offender website.  If you cannot find an answer to your question here, please contact the KSP at kspsor@mail.state.ky.us.

How much information do I have to type to get a response from the website?

Generally, the easiest way to search is by entering the minimum information needed. Typing information in only one of the search fields will give you the most results. For example, just entering the county name in the search field will  list all offenders registered in that county. You can then "click" on each offender that you want to view, and see more specific information about them.

Why do some offenders not have photos displayed on the website?

Prior to April 11, 2000, offenders were not required to provide a photograph as part of the registration process,. We are currently researching for old mug shot and booking photos of these offenders so they can be added. This process is just time consuming and in many cases the mug shot or booking photo is not available. The pictures we find are being added to the site as they are located.

What can I do with the information I get from the Sex Offender Website?

The information obtained from the website is considered to be public record and can be freely disseminated to anyone, without fear of civil penalties (see KRS 17.580).

There is, however, a specific statutory restriction against using this information to "Harass" a registered sexual offender and the website contains a warning to prevent harassment. Kentucky law penalizes criminal harassment See KRS 525.070 Harassment and KRS 525.080 Harassing Communications for specific legal definitions.

How can I find out what the legal charge of RAPE 1st Degree or SEXUAL ABUSE 1st Degree actually means?

Follow the link to the Legislative Searching Service, and type the charge name (i.e. Rape 1st) or the KRS number (i.e. 510.040) in the top search field, this will return the legal definition of that charge.

What if I want to find out more details about what actually took place regarding this offenders charge and conviction, where do I get that type of information?

The information listed on the website is all we are allowed to release about the offender. However, the Administrative Office of the Courts maintains a public access court records system in the Circuit Clerk's Office at each county courthouse/judicial center.

These court records may be open to the public, and may provide details about the offender and the crime he/she committed.

You need to contact the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.

Have all of the offenders listed been convicted of committing crimes against children?

No. Convictions for sex crimes covered by statute committed against adult victims also require registration.

What if I know of someone who I think was convicted of a sex crime, but the person is not listed on the website?

Offenders are not registered until they are released from prison, so the offender may still be incarcerated for the charge. To check for offenders still in prison, click on the Department of Corrections KOOL link or call the VINE system at 1-800-511-1670.

Keep in mind that many people are not actually convicted of the original charge brought against them. Offenders who move out of Kentucky to other states, have their registration transferred to that state, and are no longer "active" in Kentucky, since they are not within our legal jurisdiction. They must follow the offender registration laws of the state that they move into.

Does everyone ever convicted of a sex crime have to register in Kentucky?

No, only offenders convicted of statutorily covered crimes who fit the following criteria:  

• Convicted after July 15, 1994; or
• Incarcerated or sentenced after July 15, 1998; or
• If the person is required to register in another state, territory or pursuant to federal or military law; or
• If the person has been convicted of an offense under the laws of another state or territory that would require registration if committed in Kentucky; or
• If the person has been committed or designated as a Sexually Violent Predator under the laws of another state or territory or under federal law.

Are all offenders listed on the site on some type of probation or parole?

No, a majority of the offenders listed on the site are not currently being supervised by any state authority. These offenders "Served Out" their sentences, or their probationary periods, and are now free to move around and carry on their lives, as long as they continue to follow the requirements of the sex offender registration law.

Is it illegal for registered offenders to live near schools or daycare type facilities or live in homes where children are present?

Some offenders are prohibited by law from living near schools or daycare facilities. This restriction applies only  to offenders who are on some type of "Supervised Release, i.e. Probation or Parole."

These offenders are prohibited from living within 1,000 feet of a high school, middle school, elementary school, preschool or licensed daycare facility (see KRS 17.495). Offenders under supervision may be restricted by the conditions of their probation or parole from living or working in areas where children are present, depending on the conditions placed upon them by the sentencing judge or the parole board.

What's the difference between the LIFETIME & TEN YEAR registrants?

Sex offenders must register their location for a minimum of ten years or a maximum of their lifetime.  Lifetime registrants must, of course, register for the rest of their lives. 10-year registrants must register for 10 years following discharge from confinement or for 10 years following the maximum discharge date on probation, shock probation, conditional discharge, parole or other form of early release, whichever is greater.

If offenders are re-incarcerated, their time on the registry is placed on "Hold" while they are incarcerated, and picks up again once they are released. An offenders length of registration is based on a number of statutory requirements, which include: the type of offense they were convicted of, whether they have multiple convictions, a history of convictions for crimes that constitute sexual offenses or who have been convicted of specified crimes against victims who are minors.

Lifetime registration is mandatory for offenders convicted, released, or registered after April 11, 2000 for the crimes of: Rape 1st Degree; Sodomy 1st Degree; Kidnapping of a Minor or Unlawful Confinement (except by a parent); multiple  sexual offenses or specified crimes against victims who are minors;  all offenders moving into Kentucky and registering from another state or anyone designated as a Sexual Violent Predator in another jurisdiction.

How do you get the offender's addresses and what happens if they move?

The offender’s address can be obtained from the website. If an offender decides to move, he/she must report the address change to the local Probation & Parole office on an address change form prior to actually moving. This form is then forwarded to the Kentucky State Police for updating the offender's records, including the website.

If an offender moves without following the proper procedure, and it is discovered, then he/she is considered to be "Non-Compliant" and is subject to being charged with a Class D Felony, punishable by 1-5 years in prison.

If you suspect an offender has moved from the address listed on the website, you should report this suspected violation to the law enforcement agency that serves your area so that an investigation may be conducted.

Registered offenders report their address to the Department of Corrections prior to their release from prison, or the Division of Probation & Parole upon being assigned probation or moving in from another state. The information is collected on a standard Offender Registration form, which the offender must sign, and is then forwarded to the Kentucky State Police for inclusion in the database and placement on the website.

How are offender's addresses verified?

The address verification procedure is conducted by sending "Certified" address verification forms to the offenders registered address, which they must sign and return within 10 days.

Failure to respond to the letter places the offender in "Non-Compliance" and local authorities are notified of the possible violation. The offender is then subject to being charged with a Class D Felony, punishable by 1-5 years in prison.

Lifetime registrants have their addresses verified every 90 days, while Ten-Year registrants are verified annually.

For specific legal definitions of charges, please use the Kentucky Legislature's  Legislative Searching Service.   Enter the charge title or KRS statute number in the "Kentucky Revised Statutes" search field and click Search.