Information Found in the Alabama Sex Offender List

Information on Alabama sex offenders is available to the general public as a measure intended to promote safety in communities. Concerned parents can access information on sex offenders living in their neighborhoods at http://dps.alabama.gov/community/. This website provides a detailed Alabama sex offender list to educate citizens about offenders that may reside in their communities.

If you find that a certain registered sex offender has not provided accurate or updated information about his or her location, you can inform the Alabama Bureau of Investigation, or you can contact the Alabama Department of Public Safety (http://dps.alabama.gov/community/). You can also directly call (334) 353-1172, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. Those with other questions regarding registered sex offenders can send an e-mail to sexoffenders@dps.alabama.gov.

Individuals convicted of indecent exposure or sexual misconduct, such as child rape, child molestation, and incest are required to register with law enforcement agencies. The sex offender registry can be a useful tool for parents concerned about the possibility of such criminals residing in their communities.

Alabama Sex Offender Records

Alabama sex offenders appear on the list based on records of their conviction and release, the end of their sentence, or their probation term. The registry provides the name, aliases, sex, date of birth, residential address, race, registration date, and a recent photograph of every offender, as well as a description of the crime that resulted in conviction. Other details include the offender's weight, height, hair color, eye color, identification marks like scars and tattoos, and any other details that may help identify him or her.

The Alabama Department of Public Safety website is updated based on the information provided by law enforcement agencies. Sex offenders are required to register with the local sheriff’s office, and from there the offender's information is transferred to the law enforcement agency. Offenders must comply with the rules regarding Alabama sex offender registration and provide updated information any time there is a change, so that the information on the registry is current.

Laws Regarding Sex Offenders

Sex offenders are required to follow certain laws and restrictions, depending on the severity of their crimes, to ensure public safety. For instance, a sex offender who has been convicted of a sexual offense against a child below 12 years of age must maintain a distance of 500 feet from any school, children’s playground, park, athletic field, child care facility, and other areas where children gather. Such an offender is also not allowed to live with a minor.

Any further queries regarding sex offenders can be directed to:
Alabama Department of Public Safety
P.O. Box 1511
Montgomery, AL 36102

Or to:
301 South Ripley St.
Montgomery, AL 36104