Cherokee County Sex Offender Registry
Cherokee County sex offender registration is handled by the Sheriff's Office in Centre. This northeast Alabama county is known as the "Crappie Capital of the World" for its fishing at Weiss Lake, and the sheriff maintains an active registry through the statewide ALEA system.
Cherokee County Quick Facts
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration for the county. Offenders must report in person to the main office in Centre. They bring a photo ID and pay the $10 quarterly fee. Staff take a new photo, collect fingerprints, and update the state database immediately.
Cherokee County is in northeast Alabama near the Georgia state line. It is home to Weiss Lake and Little River Canyon National Preserve. The county seat is Centre. Other towns include Cedar Bluff, Leesburg, and Gaylesville. All offenders in these areas register at the sheriff's office in Centre.
| Address | 110 Cedar Bluff Road Centre, AL 35960 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 927-3365 |
| Website | cherokeecountyalsheriff.com |
How to Search Cherokee County Sex Offenders
You can search for sex offenders in Cherokee County for free through the state database. It is the most complete source. Data updates daily.
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 results to Cherokee County only. The map view shows pins for each offender location. Click any pin to see the profile with photo, address, and offense history.
Search options include:
- Offender name
- Street address or city
- ZIP code
- Map view of your area
Call the Cherokee County Sheriff at (256) 927-3365 for info about specific offenders in your area.
Registration Requirements in Cherokee County
Sex offenders in Cherokee 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. 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 Cherokee County. This includes 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.
What Cherokee County Records Show
Sex offender records in Cherokee 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.
Residency Rules in Cherokee County
Sex offenders in Cherokee 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.
In rural Cherokee County, finding housing outside restricted zones is often easier. Still, Centre and other towns have schools that create buffer zones. The sheriff can verify if a specific address meets all rules.
If you believe an offender lives too close to a school, report it. Deputies will check and take action if needed.
Community Notification in Cherokee County
When a sex offender moves to Cherokee 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.
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. Call (256) 927-3365 for more details.
Report a Violation in Cherokee County
If you think a sex offender in Cherokee 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) 927-3365 to report. You can also use the OffenderWatch tip form or contact ALEA. Provide 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.
Cities in Cherokee County
Cherokee County has several towns. All sex offenders register with the Cherokee County Sheriff in Centre.
Towns include Centre, Cedar Bluff, Leesburg, Gaylesville, and Sand Rock. 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 Cherokee County town.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Cherokee County. Register with the sheriff where you actually live.