Sheriff Tom Steyer
3040 S. SR. 100
Tiffin, Ohio 44883
(419) 447-3456

Classifications of Offenders:

Tier I

    An adult or juvenile classified as a Tier I sex offender has been convicted of [adult] or found delinquent by reason of [juvenile] a sexually oriented offense; but has not been classified as either a Tier II or Tier III sex offender. Tier I sex offenders must register, once a year for 15 years, with the Sheriff of the County in which the offender lives, works and attends school. Also, whenever the registered sex offender changes residence
 

Tier II

     An adult or juvenile classified as a Tier II sex offender has been convicted of [adult] or found delinquent by reason of [juvenile] one or more sexually oriented offense[s]. Tier II sex offenders must register, every six months for twenty-five years with the Sheriff of the County in which the offender lives, works and attends school. Also, whenever the registered sex offender changes residence.

Tier III

         An adult or juvenile classified as a Tier III sex offender has been convicted of [adult] or found delinquent by reason of [juvenile] a very serious or violent sexually oriented offense and determined likely in the future to commit sexually oriented offense[s]. Tier III sex offender must register, every 90 days for life, with the Sheriff of the County in which the offender lives; works and attends school. Also, whenever the registered sex offender changes residence. Neighbors and other community entities, such as schools, day care centers, and the like, are notified by the Sheriff whenever a registered Tier III sex offender notifies the Sheriff of the offender’s intention to reside within certain distances of such entities.