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A sex offender is a person who has been convicted of or plead guilty to a sex-related crime. These crimes include but are not limited to sexual abuse, rape, child pornography, and kidnapping. When searching for a place to live or when moving to a new neighborhood, safety is one of the most important factors, especially the safety of your children. To increase safety and awareness, most sex offenders have to be registered in a public registry and it is public information available to everyone. This article describes how to search for sex offenders in the state of New Jersey.

Search the state of New Jersey public sex offender registry at the New Jersey State Police website at http://www.njsp.org/info/reg_sexoffend.html

Read and agree to the terms of the site usage. Search for sex offenders by name, county, or zip code. Enter the information for the type of search you are interested in.

Click on “Search” to see a list of sex offenders in the area.

Click on each sex offender to see more detailed information such as the name, address, age, photo of the sex offender, and crime information.
• The sex offender information is public information and is a way for the public to be aware of their community and community safety.
• Not all sex offenders are repeat offenders, so if you live near a sex offender, do not assume that person will commit a crime again. That person may be rehabilitated and functioning normally in society. Do not use the information to confront or harass individuals.