Montgomery County Sex Offenders

Montgomery County sex offenders are listed on a public registry managed by Sheriff Tyson Holshouser out of Hillsboro. This central Illinois county has about 27,942 residents spread across small towns and rural areas. You can search for sex offenders who live in Montgomery County using free tools from the sheriff's office and the Illinois State Police. This page walks through how to search, what the law says, and how Montgomery County handles sex offender registration and compliance.

Montgomery County Sheriff Sex Offender Registry

Sheriff Tyson Holshouser oversees sex offender tracking in Montgomery County. The sheriff's office is at 140 N. Main St. in Hillsboro. Call (217) 532-9511 or email tysonh@montgomerycountyil.gov for questions about sex offenders in the area. Under 730 ILCS 150, every sex offender who lives in Montgomery County must register with the sheriff. This is not optional. It is state law.

When a sex offender checks in at the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, they give their current address, work details, vehicle info, and get a new photo. The sheriff sends all of this to the Illinois State Police. Under 730 ILCS 152, the data must go public within 72 hours. So when you look up sex offenders on the ISP site, the info for Montgomery County should be current within a few days of the last check-in. The sheriff also runs compliance checks to verify that sex offenders still live where they say they do.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's website provides details on services and links to the sex offender registry.

Below is the Montgomery County Sheriff's website showing access to sex offender information.

You can use this site to find links to the state registry and other search tools for Montgomery County sex offenders.

Find Sex Offenders in Montgomery County

The Illinois State Police Sex Offender Registry is the main tool for finding sex offenders in Montgomery County. It covers every county in the state. You can search by name, address, city, or zip code. Each result shows the offender's photo, home address, and conviction details. The tool is free and open to all.

You can also use the OffenderWatch Illinois network to check for sex offenders near a specific address in Montgomery County. Type in your home or work address and the tool shows who lives close by. You can set up email alerts too. When a sex offender registers a new address near you, OffenderWatch sends a notice. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association promotes this system, and many counties in the state rely on it for sex offender tracking.

The Illinois.gov sex offender services page also links to the ISP registry and offers a general overview of how the system works. This can be a good starting point if you are new to searching for sex offenders in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Sex Offender Rules

The rules for sex offender registration in Montgomery County come from state law. Anyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense must register with the sheriff. The offender goes to the office in Hillsboro, provides their name, address, date of birth, and other personal details. They get a photo taken at each visit. This data goes into the public registry.

Most sex offenders in Montgomery County stay on the list for 10 years. Some are on it for life. The length depends on the offense. Someone convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault gets lifetime registration. Those with a single, less severe conviction may get 10 years if they follow every rule. Under the Sex Offender Registration Act, sex offenders must verify their information every 90 days. Missing a single check-in can result in new criminal charges and 10 extra years on the registry. If a sex offender in Montgomery County changes their address, they have three days to tell the sheriff.

Note: Sexual predators in Montgomery County must verify their information more often than every 90 days under Illinois law.

Sex Offender Compliance in Montgomery County

Compliance checks are a regular part of how Montgomery County tracks sex offenders. Deputies go to the homes listed on the registry to confirm that offenders actually live there. If someone is not at the address on file, the case gets flagged. The sheriff can refer the case to the state's attorney for prosecution.

Failing to register as a sex offender in Illinois is a Class 3 felony. That means two to five years in prison. Sex offenders in Montgomery County who provide false information or dodge their check-ins face the same charge. The Illinois State Police can also add 10 years to an offender's registration period for any violation. The offender gets 10 business days to file a petition against this extension. If the ISP does not reverse the decision, a hearing can be requested within 30 days. These steps are laid out in the Sex Offender Registration Act.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Montgomery County. Checking nearby registries can help you find sex offenders who may have recently moved to or from your area.