Arizona Sex Offender Registry Information

The purpose of the Arizona sex offender information website is to provide information to the public concerning the location of the sex offenders within the state of Arizona. The information is provided to allow the criminal justice community to promote public awareness concerning the potential threat that sex offenders can cause to the citizens of Arizona.

It is impossible to notify every citizen about a sex offender’s presence in the community. The website http://www.azdps.gov/services/sex_offender/ empowers you to find vital information and take appropriate precautions. Offering information regarding convicted sex offenders to the public is an essential step to encourage the public to protect themselves from potential threats.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety

The Arizona Department of Public Safety or DPS has established the sex offender registry site to meet the requirements of A.R.S 13 3827. The Department of Public Safety is responsible for maintaining this site and also verifying the addresses of all the registered sex offenders annually.

Sex Offender’s Registry

In Arizona, sex offenders are classified as “predatory” and are committed to a state hospital. Upon being released from the prison, the sex offender is again subjected to a re-evaluation of his/ her status. Based on this re-evaluation process, the sex offender can be recommitted to a state hospital in Arizona State.

Arizona State law allows the sex offenders to request an annual review to find out if the offender can be released back into society.

Released sex offenders need to register with the appropriate county sheriff office. Sex offenders have 72 hours, excluding public holidays and weekends, to notify the appropriate law enforcement unit about a change of residency status. The offender needs to report about any change of residency status in his/her sex offender registration form. If the sex offender fails to notify the authorities about a change of residency status then he/she can be charged with a Class 4 felony offense.

In the case of juvenile sex offenders in Arizona, the registration information has to be completed by an adult. A court order can make a juvenile sex offender in Arizona to register himself or herself with the sex offender registry until the offender is 25 years of age.

Sex offenders in Arizona are also required to get a special permit from the motor vehicle department. The permit is very similar to a regular license except that it reveals that it belongs to a sex offender registrant. If the sex offender fails to acquire a permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles then the individual can be charged with a Class 1 Misdemeanor charge and an additional fine of $250.

Sex Offender Facts in Arizona

More than 14,500 sex offenders are registered with the Arizona Sex Offender Registry. This figure reflects offenders from all strata of society.  According to the facts available, most of the victims of a sex crime usually know their abuser. Sex offenders like playgrounds and other places where children assemble.

Contact Information

You can visit the National Sex Offender Public Website at http://www.nsopw.gov/core/conditions.aspx or you may visit in person at:

U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20530 0001

Call (202) 514-2000 or the office of the Attorney General public comment line at (202) 353-1555. Email webmaster@usdoj.gov.

If anybody is a victim of sexual assault they may visit http://www.azvictims.org/assault/default.asp or the crime victim services in Arizona. One can also visit

Arizona Department of Public Safety
Sex Offender Compliance
Mail Drop # 9999
P.O. Box 6638
Phoenix, AZ 85005 6638
Phone (602) 255-0611

The site does not contain all information on sex offenders who are convicted. Information is provided for sex offenders who have risk assessment scores of Level 2 (Intermediate) or Level 3 (High) only. The Arizona Department of Public Safety updates this information on a regular basis; however, you are cautioned that the information contained on this site may not indicate the current residence, status, or other information regarding the offender.