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Sex Offender Registry

The Virginia Sex Offender Registry is updated and managed by the Virginia State Police. The information on the site may not be accurate at the moment. The site is updated often, but a data gap is possible. The information contained in the registry is for informative purposes only.


The Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry program is statutorily provided through Chapter 9 of Title 9.1 of the Code of Virginia.



The United States Department of Justice controls the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website. It is a coordinated, cooperative effort between jurisdictions in all 50 states, including Puerto Rico, Guam, the District of Columbia, and participating tribes with the federal government.


The National Sex Offender Registry is operated by Family WatchDog, a private organization. This site has several useful links. Once you enter an address, it will provide you with a map and a list of the offenders in the area.





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