Calhoun County Sex Offender Registry

Calhoun County sex offender registration is handled by the Sheriff's Office in Anniston. With over 116,000 residents, this is one of the more populous counties in northeast Alabama, and the sheriff maintains an active sex offender program.

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office

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

Calhoun County is in northeast Alabama near the Georgia state line. The sheriff's office publishes a weekly "Most Wanted" list that includes SORNA violators who have failed to register or check in. The county seat is Anniston. Other major cities include Oxford, Jacksonville, Piedmont, and Weaver. All offenders in these areas register at the main office in Anniston.

How to Search Calhoun County Sex Offenders

You can search for sex offenders in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County only. The map shows pins for each offender. Click any pin to see the full profile with photo, address, and offense history.

Search methods include:

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

The sheriff's website also has a sex offender section with local information. You can call (256) 236-6600 to ask staff about specific offenders in your area.

Registration Requirements in Calhoun County

Sex offenders in Calhoun 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 proving 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun County Records Show

Sex offender records in Calhoun 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 confidential. Contact the sheriff if you need more info about a specific offender.

Residency Rules in Calhoun County

Sex offenders in Calhoun 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.

Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville, and other cities 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. Deputies will check and take action if the law is being violated.

Community Notification in Calhoun County

When a sex offender moves to Calhoun 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. They also publish SORNA violators on the weekly Most Wanted list. Call (256) 236-6600 for more details.

Report a Violation in Calhoun County

If you think a sex offender in Calhoun 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 (256) 236-6600 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 Calhoun County

Calhoun County has several cities and towns. All sex offenders register with the Calhoun County Sheriff in Anniston.

Cities include Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Weaver, Hobson City, and Ohatchee. 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 Calhoun County city.

Nearby Counties

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