Choctaw County Sex Offenders
Choctaw County sex offender registration is handled by the Sheriff's Office in Butler. This rural southwest Alabama county maintains an active registry through the statewide ALEA system.
Choctaw County Quick Facts
Choctaw County Sheriff's Office
The Choctaw County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration for the county. Offenders must report in person to the main office in Butler. They bring a photo ID and pay the $10 quarterly fee. Staff take a new photo, collect fingerprints, and update the state database immediately.
Choctaw County is in southwest Alabama near the Mississippi border. Note that the county jail closed on July 17, 2019, so there is no local detention facility available. Arrested persons are transported to neighboring county jails. The county seat is Butler. Other towns include Gilbertown, Lisman, Pennington, and Silas. All offenders in these areas register at the main sheriff's office in Butler.
| Address | 117 South Mulberry Ave, Suite 11 Butler, AL 36904 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (205) 459-2166 |
| Website | choctawso.com |
How to Search Choctaw County Sex Offenders
You can search for sex offenders in Choctaw 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 Choctaw 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 Choctaw County Sheriff at (205) 459-2166 for info about specific offenders near you.
Registration Requirements in Choctaw County
Sex offenders in Choctaw 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 Choctaw 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 Choctaw County Records Show
Sex offender records in Choctaw 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 Choctaw County
Sex offenders in Choctaw 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 Choctaw County, finding housing outside restricted zones is often easier than in urban areas. 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 Choctaw County
When a sex offender moves to Choctaw 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) 459-2166 for more details.
Report a Violation in Choctaw County
If you think a sex offender in Choctaw 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) 459-2166 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 Choctaw County
Choctaw County has several small towns. All sex offenders register with the Choctaw County Sheriff in Butler.
Towns include Butler, Gilbertown, Lisman, Pennington, Silas, and Toxey. 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 Choctaw County town.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Choctaw County. Register with the sheriff where you actually live.