Welcome to the new website for the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

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Emporia, KS 66801

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Registered Offenders

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining all registered offender's information within Lyon County and reporting that information to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Kansas has 3 types of registered offenders – Sexual, Violent, and Drug. The Sheriff's Office regularly checks compliance of offenders of all types and files reports on non-compliant offenders to the Lyon County Attorney's Office.


Offender Registration Schedule

All offender registration updates will be completed in-person at the Sheriff's Office.

Change of information can be completed in-person Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.

ALL first-time and quarterly registrations will be completed by appointment. Contact the Sheriff's Office to set an appointment. 620-341-3205

Violation of the Kansas Offender Act can be a felony-level offense. We work with each offender during this time to help everyone stay compliant. Non-compliance will be investigated, and charges could be forwarded to the Lyon County Attorney's Office.

The OffenderWatch Program

The Sheriff's Office uses a system called OffenderWatch to maintain the records of all offenders in Lyon County. Register for email alerts for real-time alerts via email on offenders and when they move close to your neighborhood.

County Offender Frequently Asked Questions

Are there residency restrictions on registered offenders, or can they live with children in the home or next to a school?

Kansas has no residency restrictions on registered offenders.

How do I report a registered offender is non-compliant.

To report a non-compliant offender, use our CrimeStoppers Report page.