Access Bullock County Sex Offenders

Bullock County sex offender registration takes place at the Sheriff's Office in Union Springs. This Black Belt county maintains an active registry through the statewide ALEA system.

Bullock County Sheriff's Office

The Bullock County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration for the county. Offenders must report in person to the office in Union Springs. They need to bring a photo ID and pay the $10 quarterly fee. Staff take a new photo, collect fingerprints, and update the state database.

Bullock County is in the Black Belt region of Alabama, named for its dark, fertile soil. The county is rural with a small population. Union Springs serves as the county seat. The sheriff offers Permitium online services for permits. Sex offenders in Midway, Perote, and other small communities all register at the main office in Union Springs.

How to Search Bullock County Sex Offenders

You can search for sex offenders in Bullock County through the state database for free. It is the most complete source and updates daily. Every registered offender in the county appears in the system.

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 show only Bullock County. The map view displays pins for each offender. Click any pin to see the profile with photo, address, and offense history.

Search methods include:

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

You can also call the sheriff at (334) 738-2670. Staff can check if someone is registered and tell you how many offenders live in a given area.

Registration Requirements in Bullock County

Sex offenders in Bullock County must follow strict state rules. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-10 requires quarterly in-person verification. Offenders check in four times per year. They come in during their birth month and every three months after that. 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 waiver by proving low income. At each visit, staff verify address, employer, and vehicle info. Photos are updated as needed.

Anyone who moves to Bullock County has three days to register. This includes people from other Alabama counties and from out of state. Offenders must also notify the sheriff within three days if they change jobs, vehicles, or addresses. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-22 sets these deadlines.

Alabama has no tier system. All adult sex offenders follow the same rules for life.

What Bullock County Records Show

Sex offender records in Bullock County contain detailed info about each registered person. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-8 lists 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 kept confidential.

Residency Rules in Bullock County

Sex offenders in Bullock County cannot live near 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 from any facility that serves children.

In rural Bullock County, finding housing outside restricted zones is generally easier than in urban areas. Still, Union Springs and other towns have schools that create buffer zones. 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. They will investigate and take action if the law is being violated.

Community Notification in Bullock County

When a sex offender moves to Bullock 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.

For high-risk cases, the sheriff may distribute flyers or hold community meetings. Call (334) 738-2670 for more details about specific offenders near you.

Report a Violation in Bullock County

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

Call the sheriff at (334) 738-2670 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 conduct regular compliance checks. They visit offenders at home to verify addresses and look for unreported vehicles. Tips from the public help catch violators.

Cities in Bullock County

Bullock County has a few small towns. All sex offenders register with the Bullock County Sheriff in Union Springs.

Towns include Union Springs, Midway, and Perote. None have populations over 50,000, so they do not have separate pages. Use the state search or call the sheriff for info about offenders in any Bullock County town.

Nearby Counties

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