Access Clay County Sex Offenders
Clay County sex offender registration is managed by the Sheriff's Office in Ashland. The sheriff maintains a dedicated sex offender page with email alerts and runs a Project Lifesaver program for at-risk residents.
Clay County Quick Facts
Clay County Sheriff's Office
The Clay County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration for the county. Offenders must report in person to the main office in Ashland. They bring a photo ID and pay the $10 quarterly fee. Staff take a new photo, collect fingerprints, and update the state database immediately.
Clay County is in east-central Alabama near the Talladega National Forest. The sheriff operates a dedicated sex offender page on their website with email alert signup. The office also runs a Project Lifesaver program. The county seat is Ashland. Other towns include Lineville and Delta. All offenders in these areas register at the main office in Ashland.
| Address | 41771 Highway 77, Suite 2 Ashland, AL 36251 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 354-2176 |
| Website | clayso.net |
| Sex Offenders | clayso.net/registered-sex-offenders |
How to Search Clay County Sex Offenders
You can search for sex offenders in Clay 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 Clay County only. The map view shows pins for each offender location. Click any pin to see the profile with photo, address, and offense history.
The Clay County Sheriff also has a sex offender page on their own website. You can sign up for email alerts there to get notified about offenders in your area.
Search options include:
- Offender name
- Street address or city
- ZIP code
- Map view of your area
Call the Clay County Sheriff at (256) 354-2176 for info about specific offenders near you.
Registration Requirements in Clay County
Sex offenders in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County Records Show
Sex offender records in Clay 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 Clay County
Sex offenders in Clay 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 Clay County, finding housing outside restricted zones is often easier. 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 Clay County
When a sex offender moves to Clay 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 the sheriff's website or OffenderWatch. Enter your address and 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) 354-2176 for more details.
Report a Violation in Clay County
If you think a sex offender in Clay 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) 354-2176 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 Clay County
Clay County has a few small towns. All sex offenders register with the Clay County Sheriff in Ashland.
Towns include Ashland, Lineville, and Delta. 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 Clay County town.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Clay County. Register with the sheriff where you actually live.