Lexington Sex Offenders

Registered sex offenders in Lexington, Virginia are listed in the Virginia State Police public registry, which is free to search by name, zip code, or street address. This page covers how to search the Lexington sex offender registry, how local law enforcement handles registration compliance, and what state law requires of all registrants in this small independent city in the Shenandoah Valley region.

Search Lexington Sex Offender Records

The official registry is at sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov/sor. An alternate portal is at vspsor.com. Both connect to the same VSP database at no charge. No account or fee is needed.

Lexington uses zip code 24450. Enter that zip code in the search to see all registered offenders with Lexington addresses. You can also search by a specific street address and set a radius. Lexington is a small independent city in Rockbridge County area of the Shenandoah Valley. Approximately 10 to 15 sex offenders are registered with Lexington addresses. Results show each registrant's name, photo, current address, date of birth, offense, and tier level. The database updates every business day.

Lexington is home to Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. Both institutions have their own security offices and coordinate with the Lexington Police Department on registry matters involving persons living in or near their campuses. For questions about specific listings, contact VSP at (804) 674-2825 or sor.vsp@vsp.virginia.gov.

The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov searches all 50 states at once. This is useful for checking prior registration history from other states before someone moved to Lexington.

Lexington Police Department

The Lexington Police Department is at 11 E. Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450. Non-emergency: (540) 463-2144. Chief Sam Roman leads the department. The city website is at lexingtonva.gov. Officers serve the city 24 hours a day.

The department handles criminal investigations within Lexington, including sex offenses. Officers coordinate with the Virginia State Police on sex offender registry compliance. Address verification is conducted for registered offenders with Lexington addresses. The Records Division handles public inquiries, FOIA requests, and background check services. Fingerprinting is available for registry compliance purposes.

Lexington is the county seat of Rockbridge County. The two jurisdictions share close ties, and the Lexington Police Department works alongside the Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office on law enforcement matters. Offenders who move between Lexington and Rockbridge County must report the address change within three days. Both jurisdictions feed into the same Virginia State Police registry. The Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office handles registration for county residents outside of Lexington city limits.

Lexington is also near the independent city of Buena Vista, which is a separate jurisdiction also in Rockbridge County area. All three jurisdictions use the same VSP registry and coordinated registration system. Residents who believe a registered offender has moved or is not complying with registration requirements should contact the Lexington Police Department or report directly to VSP.

Lexington Circuit Court

Lexington shares a circuit court with Rockbridge County. The court handles felony sex offense cases from both jurisdictions. Court records are searchable at vacourts.gov. Select Lexington or Rockbridge from the jurisdiction dropdown to search by name or case number. Copy fees are $0.50 per page and $2.00 for certified copies.

The General District Court handles misdemeanors and preliminary hearings for felony cases. Protective orders for victims of sex offenses are available through the circuit court clerk. Persons convicted in this court of qualifying sex offenses must register within three days of sentencing or release from custody.

Virginia Sex Offender Registration Law

The law is at Virginia Code Title 9.1, Chapter 9. Three tiers apply statewide. Tier I: annual verification for 15 years. Tier II: annual verification for 25 years. Tier III: every 90 days for life. The tier is set at sentencing and applies everywhere in Virginia, including Lexington.

Registration must happen within three days of sentencing or release. Offenders provide their address, employer, school enrollment if any, internet identifiers, and have a photo taken. Address changes must be reported within three days. Internet account changes must be reported within 30 minutes of making them.

Failure to register is a Class 1 misdemeanor for Tier I and Tier II, with up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. For Tier III it is a Class 6 felony under section 18.2-472.1, carrying one to five years. Tier III offenders also face location restrictions prohibiting them from living within 500 feet of any school or daycare in Virginia.

County Information

Lexington is an independent city in Virginia. It is surrounded by Rockbridge County. Offenders who move between Lexington and Rockbridge County must update their registration within three days. Both jurisdictions feed into the same Virginia State Police registry.

Nearby Virginia Cities

Use the links below to find sex offender registry information for nearby Virginia cities.

Campus Coordination in Lexington

Lexington is home to Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. Both institutions have their own campus security operations and coordinate with the Lexington Police Department on any registry matters that affect persons living in or near their campuses. Campus security at W&L and VMI can direct concerns about specific individuals to the Lexington Police Department for follow-up.

Students, faculty, and staff at both institutions can access the Virginia State Police registry at any time using zip code 24450 or a specific campus address and radius. No account is required. The National Sex Offender Public Website is useful for checking on persons who may have registration history in other states before arriving in Lexington.

Registry Use and Public Safety

Virginia law makes sex offender registry information available to the public to help protect communities. You can use the registry to check if an offender lives near your home, school, or workplace. The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov also lets you search across all states at once. This is useful when checking on someone who may have moved to Virginia from out of state. The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services at dcjs.virginia.gov has more information about the registry program and community safety resources available to local agencies.

Note: Registry information is for public safety purposes only. Using it to harass or intimidate an offender is prohibited under Virginia law and can result in criminal charges.