Search Autauga County Sex Offenders
Autauga County sex offender registration takes place at the Sheriff's Office in Prattville. The sheriff keeps a list of all registered offenders and shares data with the statewide ALEA system daily.
Autauga County Quick Facts
Autauga County Sheriff's Office
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration for the county. Offenders must go in person to the office in Prattville. They need to bring a photo ID and pay the $10 fee each quarter. The sheriff takes a new photo and updates fingerprints if there have been any changes. All data goes into the state database right away.
Autauga County covers 604 square miles and handles over 9,200 calls each year. The sheriff's office runs a Project Lifesaver program to help find at-risk residents who may wander. They also maintain a Drug Drop Box for safe disposal of prescription drugs. The office is in downtown Prattville and serves all towns in the county, including Autaugaville, Billingsley, and Pine Level.
| Address | 162 West 4th Street Prattville, AL 36067 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 361-2500 |
| Website | autaugasheriff.org |
How to Search Autauga County Sex Offenders
You can search for sex offenders in Autauga County in several ways. The state database is the most complete. It has every registered offender in the county and updates daily. Local searches may give extra details about offenders near you.
The ALEA Community Information Center at app.alea.gov/community is the main search tool. Click Sex Offender to start. You can search by name or address. Filter your results to show only Autauga County. The site shows a map with pins for each offender location. Click any pin to see the full profile with photo, address, and offense history.
Ways to search include:
- Name of the offender
- Street address or city
- ZIP code
- Map view to browse your area
You can also call the Autauga County Sheriff at (334) 361-2500. Staff can check if someone is on the registry. They can tell you how many offenders live in a specific area. Written records are available through a public records request.
Registration Requirements in Autauga County
Sex offenders in Autauga County must follow strict state rules. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-10 requires quarterly in-person verification. That means four visits per year. Offenders come in during their birth month and every three months after. 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 may ask for a fee waiver by showing proof of low income. At each visit, staff check the offender's address, job, and vehicle info. They take a new photo if the old one is out of date.
Anyone who moves to Autauga County has three days to register. This applies to people coming from other Alabama counties or 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. These rules come from Code of Alabama § 15-20A-22.
Alabama does not use a tier system. All adult sex offenders have the same rules for life. There is no way to get off the registry early unless a court clears your record.
What Autauga County Records Show
Sex offender records in Autauga County include detailed info about each person on the list. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-8 spells out what the public can see. The goal is to help people know who lives near them.
Each listing shows:
- Full name and any aliases
- Date of birth
- Current photo
- Home address
- Work address and employer
- Physical description and marks
- Vehicle information
- Sex offense history with dates
Some info stays private. Social Security numbers and phone numbers are not shown online. Victim details are also kept out of public view. If you need more details, contact the sheriff's office directly.
Residency Rules in Autauga County
Sex offenders cannot live close to schools or childcare centers. Code of Alabama § 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 serves children on a regular basis.
Prattville and other towns in Autauga County may have extra local rules. Some areas ban offenders from parks or libraries near schools. Check with local officials to see what limits apply in your town. The sheriff can tell you if a given address is allowed.
The 2,000-foot rule can make it hard to find housing, especially in towns like Prattville. Many offenders end up in rural parts of the county where there are fewer restricted zones. If you think an offender lives too close to a school, call the sheriff. They will check and take action if needed.
Community Notification in Autauga County
When a sex offender moves into Autauga County, the sheriff sends out notices. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-21 requires notice to homes within 1,000 to 2,000 feet. Schools within three miles also get told. This happens within days of the offender registering.
You can sign up for free email alerts through OffenderWatch. Go to the state search site and enter your address. You will get a message whenever an offender moves into or out of your area. Many Autauga County residents use this tool to track changes near their home or their kids' schools.
For high-risk cases, the sheriff may take extra steps. This could include flyers or a community meeting. If you want more info about a specific offender, call the sheriff's office at (334) 361-2500.
Report a Violation in Autauga County
If you believe a sex offender in Autauga County is breaking the rules, report it. Common violations include living at the wrong address, failing to check in, or being near a school. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-37 makes these acts a Class C felony punishable by one to ten years in prison.
To report, call the sheriff at (334) 361-2500. You can also use the tip form on OffenderWatch or contact ALEA directly. Give as much detail as you can. Include the offender's name, what rule they broke, and when you saw it. Tips from the public help catch those who try to hide.
The sheriff does regular compliance checks. Deputies visit offenders at home to confirm they live where they say they do. They also check work addresses and look for unreported cars. If you see something that does not match the registry, let the sheriff know right away.
Cities in Autauga County
Autauga County has several cities and towns. All sex offenders in these areas register with the Autauga County Sheriff. The county seat is Prattville, which is the largest city in the county.
Other places in Autauga County include Autaugaville, Billingsley, Pine Level, and Marbury. None of these cities have populations over 50,000, so they do not have separate pages on this site. For sex offender info in any Autauga County town, use the state search or contact the sheriff.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Autauga County. If you live near the county line, make sure you register with the right sheriff. Sex offenders must register in the county where they actually live.