Search Butler County Sex Offenders
Butler County sex offender registration is handled by the Sheriff's Office in Greenville. The sheriff maintains a list of all registered offenders and shares data with the statewide ALEA database.
Butler County Quick Facts
Butler County Sheriff's Office
The Butler County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration for the county. Offenders must report in person to the office in Greenville. They bring a photo ID and pay the $10 quarterly fee. Staff take a new photo, collect fingerprints, and update the state database immediately.
Butler County is in south-central Alabama along Interstate 65. The sheriff operates a 120-bed detention facility and offers a mobile app for residents. The county uses Access Corrections for inmate services. Sex offenders in McKenzie, Georgiana, and other small towns all register at the main office in Greenville.
| Address | 801 Walnut Street Greenville, AL 36037 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 382-6521 |
| Website | butlercogov.com/sheriff |
How to Search Butler County Sex Offenders
You can search for sex offenders in Butler County through the state database for free. It is the most complete source and updates daily. All registered offenders in the county appear 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 Butler County only. The map view displays pins for each offender location. Click any pin to see the full profile with photo, address, and offense details.
Search methods include:
- Offender name
- Street address or city
- ZIP code
- Map view of your neighborhood
You can also call the Butler County Sheriff at (334) 382-6521. Staff can check if someone is on the registry and tell you how many offenders live near a given address.
Registration Requirements in Butler County
Sex offenders in Butler 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 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 Butler County. This applies to people from other Alabama counties and 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 Butler County Records Show
Sex offender records in Butler 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. Contact the sheriff if you need more info.
Residency Rules in Butler County
Sex offenders in Butler 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 place that serves children.
Greenville and other towns may have extra local rules. Check with your city for details. The sheriff can verify 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 the law is being violated.
Community Notification in Butler County
When a sex offender moves to Butler 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 flyers or community meetings. Call (334) 382-6521 for more details.
Report a Violation in Butler County
If you think a sex offender in Butler 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 (334) 382-6521 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 Butler County
Butler County has several small towns. All sex offenders register with the Butler County Sheriff in Greenville.
Towns include Greenville, McKenzie, Georgiana, and Chapman. 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 Butler County town.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Butler County. Register with the sheriff where you actually live.