Madison Sex Offender Lookup

Sex offender registration in Madison is handled by the Madison County Sheriff's Office. This growing city of about 64,000 sits just west of Huntsville in north Alabama. Madison Police became the 7th CALEA Tier One accredited agency in Alabama.

Madison County Sheriff's Office

The Madison County Sheriff handles all sex offender registration for Madison residents. Every person on the registry must check in at the sheriff's office in person four times per year. They come during their birth month and every three months after that. Staff take a new photo, verify their address, and update the state database.

Madison is in Madison County, but Huntsville is the county seat. Madison residents must go to the sheriff's office in Huntsville to register. The office is on Wheeler Avenue. Sex offenders living in Madison neighborhoods like Bradford Creek, Mill Creek, and Providence must all register at the same place.

How to Search Madison Sex Offenders

You can search for sex offenders in Madison through the state registry website. The database has every registered offender in Madison County. Search by name, address, or ZIP code. The site shows photos, home addresses, and offense details for each person listed.

The ALEA Community Information Center at app.alea.gov/community is the main search tool. Click the Sex Offender link and type in a Madison address. A map shows pins for each offender nearby. Click any pin to see the full profile with photo and conviction details.

The City of Madison has a sex offender registration page at madisonal.gov/648/Sex-Offender-Registration. This page explains that registration goes through the county sheriff, not the city. It links to the state database and provides contact info.

To search sex offenders in Madison, you can use:

• Name of the offender
• Street address in Madison
• ZIP code (35756, 35757, 35758)
• Map view to browse by neighborhood

Registration Requirements in Madison

Sex offenders in Madison must follow Alabama law on registration. Code of Alabama Section 15-20A-10 requires quarterly in-person check-ins. This means four visits per year to the Madison County Sheriff in Huntsville. Missing a check-in is a felony.

Each visit costs $10. The sheriff collects this fee to fund the registry program. Offenders who cannot pay can ask for a waiver by showing proof of low income. At each visit, staff check the person's home address, job, and vehicle info. They take a new photo if the old one is out of date.

Offenders who move into Madison from another place have three days to register. This applies to people from other Alabama counties and from out of state. They must also tell the sheriff within three days if they change jobs, get a new car, or move to a new address. Code of Alabama Section 15-20A-22 sets these rules.

Madison is a fast-growing suburb. New families move here often. The sheriff tracks these population changes and adjusts compliance efforts. Offenders who move between Madison and Huntsville stay in the same county, so they keep the same registration office.

What Madison Records Show

Sex offender records in Madison show detailed info about each person on the list. Code of Alabama Section 15-20A-8 says what the public can see. The goal is to let residents know who lives near them and what crimes they committed.

Each listing in the Madison area shows:

• Full name and any aliases used
• Date of birth
• Current photo
• Home address in Madison
• Work address and employer name
• Physical marks like scars or tattoos
• Vehicle make, model, and plate number
• Sex offense history with conviction dates

Some info stays private. Social Security numbers, phone numbers, and victim names are not shown online. The sheriff has this data but keeps it out of public view. If you need more details about an offender in Madison, call the sheriff's office at (256) 533-8879.

Residency Rules in Madison

Sex offenders in Madison cannot live near schools or child care centers. Code of Alabama Section 15-20A-11 sets a 2,000-foot buffer zone. This is about four-tenths of a mile. The rule applies to any place that regularly serves children.

Madison has many schools spread across the city. Madison City Schools is a well-known district that draws families to the area. The 2,000-foot rule covers large parts of residential neighborhoods. Offenders often have trouble finding allowed addresses in Madison.

If you are concerned about an offender living too close to a school, report it to the sheriff. They will check the address and take action if it violates the law. Madison Police can also relay your concerns to the county sheriff.

Community Notification in Madison

When a sex offender moves into a Madison neighborhood, the sheriff sends out notices. Code of Alabama Section 15-20A-21 requires notice to homes within 1,000 to 2,000 feet of the offender's address. Schools within three miles also get told.

You can sign up for email alerts through OffenderWatch. Enter your Madison address and the system sends an email when an offender moves into or out of your area. This free service is popular in family-friendly neighborhoods like those in Madison.

Madison Police offer RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) classes for women. These self-defense classes help residents stay safe. The department became the 7th CALEA Tier One accredited agency in Alabama, showing its commitment to professional standards.

Report a Violation in Madison

If you think a sex offender in Madison is breaking the rules, report it right away. Common problems include living at the wrong address, failing to check in, or being near a school. Code of Alabama Section 15-20A-37 makes these acts a Class C felony with one to ten years in prison.

To report a violation, call the Madison County Sheriff at (256) 533-8879. You can also use the tip form on the state registry website or call ALEA at 334-676-7250. Give as much detail as you can. Include the offender's name, what rule they broke, and when it happened.

The sheriff runs regular compliance checks in Madison County, including the city of Madison. Deputies visit offenders at home to make sure they live where they say they do. They also check work addresses. Tips from the public help catch problems early.

Madison Police and Sex Crimes

The Madison Police Department investigates sex crimes in the city. They do not handle registration, but they work closely with the sheriff on compliance. If a sex crime happens in Madison, call the police at (256) 722-7190. For emergencies, call 911.

Madison PD has detectives who focus on sex crimes. They work with the Madison County Sheriff and state agencies. The department's CALEA Tier One accreditation means it meets the highest professional standards. Officers are trained to handle sensitive cases properly.

Madison County Sex Offenders

Madison is in Madison County, and all sex offender registration goes through the Madison County Sheriff in Huntsville. The county covers Madison, Huntsville, and surrounding areas. For full details on registration rules, fees, and county resources, see the Madison County page.

View Madison County Sex Offenders

Other Cities in Madison County

Madison County has two cities with pages on this site. Both use the Madison County Sheriff for sex offender registration.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Madison in north Alabama. Each has its own county for sex offender registration.