Search Chilton County Sex Offenders
Chilton County sex offender registration is handled by the Sheriff's Office in Clanton. Known as the "Peach Capital of Alabama," this central Alabama county maintains an active registry through the statewide ALEA database.
Chilton County Quick Facts
Chilton County Sheriff's Office
The Chilton County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration for the county. Offenders must report in person to the main office in Clanton. They bring a photo ID and pay the $10 quarterly fee. Staff take a new photo, collect fingerprints, and update the state database immediately.
Chilton County is in central Alabama along Interstate 65. The county is famous for its peaches and hosts an annual Peach Festival each June. The sheriff operates a 175-bed detention facility. The county seat is Clanton. Other towns include Jemison, Thorsby, and Maplesville. All offenders in these areas register at the main office in Clanton.
| Address | 500 2nd Avenue North Clanton, AL 35045 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (205) 755-4698 |
| Website | chiltoncountyso.org |
How to Search Chilton County Sex Offenders
You can search for sex offenders in Chilton County for free through the state database. It is the most complete source and 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 Chilton 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 Chilton County Sheriff at (205) 755-4698 for info about specific offenders near you.
Registration Requirements in Chilton County
Sex offenders in Chilton 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 Chilton 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 Chilton County Records Show
Sex offender records in Chilton 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 Chilton County
Sex offenders in Chilton 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.
Clanton, Jemison, 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. Deputies will check and take action if needed.
Community Notification in Chilton County
When a sex offender moves to Chilton 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 (205) 755-4698 for more details.
Report a Violation in Chilton County
If you think a sex offender in Chilton 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) 755-4698 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 Chilton County
Chilton County has several towns. All sex offenders register with the Chilton County Sheriff in Clanton.
Towns include Clanton, Jemison, Thorsby, and Maplesville. 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 Chilton County town.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Chilton County. Register with the sheriff where you actually live.