Blount County Sex Offender Registry

Blount County sex offender registration is managed by the Sheriff's Office in Oneonta. The sheriff maintains a complete list of registered offenders and shares data with the statewide ALEA system in real time.

Blount County Sheriff's Office

The Blount County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration in the county. Offenders must report in person to the office in Oneonta. They bring a photo ID and pay the $10 quarterly fee. Staff take a new photo, collect fingerprints if needed, and update the state database right away.

Blount County is in north central Alabama, just north of Birmingham. The sheriff operates a "Hope House" program to help domestic violence victims. The office also maintains an active sex offender registry page through the Community Notification system. Towns in the county include Oneonta, Blountsville, Cleveland, Locust Fork, and Snead. All offenders in these areas register at the main sheriff's office.

How to Search Blount County Sex Offenders

You can search for sex offenders in Blount County for free. The state database is the most complete and updates daily. It has every registered offender in the county.

The ALEA Community Information Center at app.alea.gov/community is the main search tool. Click Sex Offender to start. Search by name or address. Filter your results to Blount County only. The map view shows pins for each offender location. Click any pin to see the full profile with photo, address, and offense history.

You can search by:

• Offender name
• Street address or city
• ZIP code
• Map view of your area

Call the Blount County Sheriff at (205) 625-4127 to check if someone is on the registry. Staff can also tell you how many offenders live in a specific area.

Registration Requirements in Blount County

Sex offenders in Blount County must follow strict state rules. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-10 requires quarterly in-person verification. Offenders check in four times per year during their birth month and every three months after. Missing a visit is a felony.

Each check-in costs $10. The sheriff collects this fee to fund the registry program. Offenders who cannot pay may ask for a waiver by showing proof of low income. At each visit, staff verify address, employer, and vehicle info. They update photos as needed.

New residents have three days to register after moving to Blount County. This applies to people from other Alabama counties or from out of state. Offenders must also report any change in job, vehicle, or address within three days. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-22 sets these deadlines.

Alabama has no tier system. All adult sex offenders follow the same rules for life. Early removal is not possible unless a court vacates the conviction.

What Blount County Records Show

Sex offender records in Blount County contain detailed info about each registered person. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-8 spells out what the public can see.

Each listing shows:

• Full name and aliases
• Date of birth
• Current photo
• Home address
• Work address and employer
• Physical description and marks
• Vehicle info
• Sex offense history with dates

Some info stays private. Social Security numbers and phone numbers are not posted online. Victim details are also confidential. Contact the sheriff if you need more info.

Residency Rules in Blount County

Sex offenders cannot live near schools or childcare centers in Blount County. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-11 sets a 2,000-foot buffer zone. This is about four-tenths of a mile from any place that serves children.

Oneonta and other towns may have extra local rules. Check with your city for details. The sheriff can tell you if a specific address meets all requirements.

If you believe an offender lives too close to a school, report it to the sheriff. Deputies will check and take action if needed.

Community Notification in Blount County

When a sex offender moves to Blount County, the sheriff sends notices. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-21 requires notice to homes within 1,000 to 2,000 feet. Schools within three miles also get alerts. This happens within days of registration.

Sign up for free email alerts through OffenderWatch. Enter your address on the state search site. You will get notified when an offender moves into or out of your area.

The sheriff may take extra steps for high-risk offenders, including community meetings. Call (205) 625-4127 for more details.

Report a Violation in Blount County

If you think a sex offender in Blount County is breaking rules, report it. Violations include wrong address, missed check-ins, or being near schools. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-37 makes violations a Class C felony with one to ten years in prison.

Call the sheriff at (205) 625-4127 to report. You can also use the OffenderWatch tip form or contact ALEA. Give the offender's name, what rule was broken, and when you saw it.

Deputies do regular compliance checks. They visit offenders at home to verify addresses and check for unreported vehicles. Tips from the public help catch violators.

Cities in Blount County

Blount County has several towns. All sex offenders register with the Blount County Sheriff in Oneonta.

Towns include Oneonta, Blountsville, Cleveland, Locust Fork, Snead, Hayden, and Susan Moore. None have populations over 50,000, so they do not have separate pages. Use the state search or call the sheriff for info about any Blount County town.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Blount County. Register with the sheriff where you actually live.