Cleburne County Sex Offender Registry
Cleburne County sex offender registration is handled by the Sheriff's Office in Heflin. The sheriff personally audits sex offender status as part of routine compliance checks in this rural eastern Alabama county.
Cleburne County Quick Facts
Cleburne County Sheriff's Office
The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration for the county. Offenders must report in person to the main office in Heflin. They bring a photo ID and pay the $10 quarterly fee. Staff take a new photo, collect fingerprints, and update the state database immediately.
Cleburne County is in eastern Alabama near the Georgia state line. Part of the Talladega National Forest is in this county. The sheriff personally audits sex offender compliance status during routine checks. The county seat is Heflin. Other towns include Fruithurst and Ranburne. All offenders in these areas register at the main office in Heflin.
| Address | 140 Lambert Drive Heflin, AL 36264 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 463-2277 |
| Website | cleburnecountyal.com/sheriffs-office |
How to Search Cleburne County Sex Offenders
You can search for sex offenders in Cleburne 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 Cleburne 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 Cleburne County Sheriff at (256) 463-2277 for info about specific offenders near you.
Registration Requirements in Cleburne County
Sex offenders in Cleburne 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 Cleburne 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 Cleburne County Records Show
Sex offender records in Cleburne 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 Cleburne County
Sex offenders in Cleburne 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 Cleburne 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 Cleburne County
When a sex offender moves to Cleburne 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) 463-2277 for more details.
Report a Violation in Cleburne County
If you think a sex offender in Cleburne 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) 463-2277 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. The sheriff personally audits sex offender status. They visit offenders at home to verify addresses and check for unreported vehicles.
Cities in Cleburne County
Cleburne County has a few small towns. All sex offenders register with the Cleburne County Sheriff in Heflin.
Towns include Heflin, Fruithurst, and Ranburne. 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 Cleburne County town.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Cleburne County. Register with the sheriff where you actually live.